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PreSonus BlueMax Stereo Compressor/Limiter

Compressor/limiter with 16 smart presets. Half-rack space. 27 People rated this product:

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The BlueMAX is the world's first affordable stereo analog compressor with preset compression curves tailored for a variety of individual instrument and vocal applications. There is a 'manual' mode that allows control over parameters like attack, release, and ratio. The BlueMAX also features full metering over gain reduction and input/output levels plus a sidechain insert jack for spectral processing. The BlueMAX is truly the easiest way to get world-class dynamics control for any recording or live sound application.

Features
Ý 15 studio pre-sets: 3 vocal, 8 instrument, 2 classic stereo, 2 special effects "Squeeze Guitar" and "Pump"
Ý Manual mode gives you full control over compression parameters, including: variable input/output; Attack/release times and ratio from 1:1 to 20:1
Ý Onboard metering shows input/output levels and gain reduction
Ý Stereo/mono operation with high gain mono input for plugging instruments in direct
Ý Sidechain input for de-essing, ducking and other forms of special processing
Ý Input/Outputs are 1/4" TS unbalanced
Ý +4/-10 stereo operating level
Ý Internal power supply
Ý Power transformer is switchable for international operation zZounds is an authorized dealer of PreSonus products.

Input
Impedance Left : 100K Ohms
Impedance Right : 100K Ohms
Connectors : Tip-Ring, 1/4"
Gain : -20dB to +40dB

Sidechain
Sidechain Output Impedance : 51 Ohms
Sidechain Input Impedance : 10K Ohms

Panel Controls
Input : -20dB to +40dB
Ratio : 1:1 to 20:1
Attack : 0.01ms to 100ms
Release : 10ms to 500ms
Output : -20dB to +20dB

Meters
Metering Input/Output : -24dB to +24dB
Metering Gain Reduction : -1dB to -28dB

Power Supply
Power Supply : Linear, Internal
Input : 110/220, Internal Jumper
Power : 10 Watts

Output
Impedance Left/Right : 51 Ohms
Connectors : Tip/Ring, 1/4"

Operating Level
+4/-10dB Selectable

Preset Selections
Encoder : 16 Position, Rotary
Presets : 15 + Manual
Vocal Settings : Hard, Medium, Soft Compression
Percussion Settings : Fast Transient, Contour
Fretted Settings : Acoustic, Electric, Bass
Keyboards : Piano, Synth Brass, Orchestral
Effects : "Squeeze" Guitar, Dynamic Release "Pump"

Performance
THD : Noise (Unweighted) = 0.02%

PreSonus Warranty Presonus Warranty If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 800-750-0323

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Sound: Saves much time and it sounds great Feature: I have always asked myself why they dont just make a compressor with presets for the diff. instruments particulary voice, FINALLY here it is and it kicks ass! Quality: Its make well Value: great value Manufacturer Support: never dealt

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Sound: I think this is not a useful piece of gear to own. The sound quality is poor, having a very transistor esque tone. I have a mostly synth based studio and found that all my gear sounded beter without this thing in the line. I tried it in every confoguration I could think of between the output device and the desk (even between desk and amplifier) everytime I got no benefit from it. Having now worked in Cubase SX and relying solely on plugin compressors I don't know why i ever bought this... Software compressors are so much better, particularly the Waves bundle or Sonic Finalizer (Voxengo). Feature: N/A Quality: Okay no real problems with quality of build -see above comments. Value: Well I mean if you're in a guitar band and record to an 8 track (still) and never intend on buying a computer and want a compressor thios might be okay... Manufacturer Support: n/a never dealt with them The Wow Factor: I don't want it Overall: Not plugged in and never can see it happening

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