Compressor Limiter
- Studio-Grade Performance - Engineered to match the features and sonic quality of professional studio compressor/limiters with exceptional 105dB signal-to-noise ratio and only 0.05% THD distortion, delivering ultra-quiet, transparent compression previously unavailable in pedal format
- Versatile Dynamics Control - Four interactive controls provide everything from subtle tone fattening to extreme singing sustain: Threshold (60dB range) sets compression start point, Compression adjusts ratio (1:1 to ∞:1), Response (12.5ms to 125ms) determines attack/release characteristics from fast peak-limiting to active signal-dependent compression
- Visual Compression Monitoring - "Busy Light" LED indicator shows real-time compression activity even in bypass mode, brightening proportionally to the amount of gain reduction being applied for instant visual feedback of your dynamics processing
- Built-In Power Supply - Units after January 2016 feature innovative Carl Martin DC/DC circuitry delivering internally regulated ±12V from external 9V DC supply (130mA minimum), ensuring consistent professional performance without battery hassles
- Make-Up Gain Control - Dedicated Gain knob provides ±20dB range to compensate for compression level reduction or add boost for solos, allowing seamless integration with your clean signal or enhanced volume for lead passages
All about Carl Martin Compressor Limiter
The Carl Martin Compressor/Limiter represents a breakthrough in guitar dynamics processing, bringing true studio-quality compression to the pedalboard. Handmade in Denmark, this pedal actively controls and modifies your instrument's dynamic characteristics—the way notes begin, sustain, and decay.
Whether you're seeking subtle "studio fattening" that enhances your tone without obvious effect, extreme singing violin-like sustain for lead work, punchy funk and country "chicken-pickin" sounds, or transparent peak-limiting that prevents signal overload, the Compressor/Limiter's interactive controls deliver musical results across the entire spectrum.
Perfect for guitarists who demand professional studio quality in a pedalboard-friendly format, this pedal excels at everything from clean signal enhancement to radical tonal transformation while maintaining exceptional quietness and clarity.
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