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Serpent Audio 500 Series CHIMERA Opto Compressor
EAN: 860000364539
The 500 Series CHIMERA Opto Compressor from Serpent Audio features a discrete circuit design, Orange Drop and Elna capacitors, full steel enclosure and cover, class AB transistor output, true T4B optical cell, and transformer balanced input and output.
Discrete transistor design
Transformer balanced input and output
User replaceable/upgradable true T4B optical cell
Cinemag input transformer
Full steel enclosure and cover
Custom wound interstage and output transformers
Infamous Mod incorporated for increasing signal to noise ratio
Hard bypass (relay controlled)
Stereo linkable
HF Sidechain boost (for De-Essing)
Compress/Limit Mode: Sealed Pots
Sifam VU meter
VPR compliant (100mA total power consumption)
Made in the USA
EAN: 860000364539
The 500 Series CHIMERA Opto Compressor from Serpent Audio features a discrete circuit design, Orange Drop and Elna capacitors, full steel enclosure and cover, class AB transistor output, true T4B optical cell, and transformer balanced input and output.
Discrete transistor design
Transformer balanced input and output
User replaceable/upgradable true T4B optical cell
Cinemag input transformer
Full steel enclosure and cover
Custom wound interstage and output transformers
Infamous Mod incorporated for increasing signal to noise ratio
Hard bypass (relay controlled)
Stereo linkable
HF Sidechain boost (for De-Essing)
Compress/Limit Mode: Sealed Pots
Sifam VU meter
VPR compliant (100mA total power consumption)
Made in the USA
Serpent Audio CHIMERA Specs
| Number of Channels | 1 (mono) (stereo linkable) |
| Inputs | 1 x transformer balanced input |
| Outputs | 1 x transformer balanced output |
| Maximum Input Level | +16 dBu |
| Compression Ratio | Varies |
| Attack Time | 1.5 ms or less (program dependent) |
| Release Time | Program dependent |
| Maximum Output Level | +19 dBu |
| Output Load | 600 Ohms minimal |
| Gain Reduction | True T4B optical cell |
| Make-up Gain | 50 dB (±1 dBu) |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Noise | >80 dBu |
| Dimensions | 5.25 x 1.5 x 6.8" / 13.3 x 3.81 x 17.3 cm |
| Weight | 2.2 lb / 0.9 kg |
In the Box
- Serpent Audio 500 Series CHIMERA Opto Compressor
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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