Mackie QuadCompGate 4-Channel Digital Compressor/Gate

Four channels of powerful compression and gating!

The Mackie Quad Comp/Gate is a state-of-the-art four-channel rackmount digital compressor/gate designed for world-class sound. Its compression/limiting and gating/expansion algorithms were written by the digital gurus at Acuma Labs to provide a very wide range of high-quality, instantly usable settings. With 99 user definable snapshots for calling up, say, a favorite bass or vocal compression sound, the Quad Comp/Gate makes it much easier to get consistently fast, great-sounding mixes versus analog compressor/gates.

But it doesn't stop there. The Quad Comp/Gate's built-in Key Filtering function provides independent gating and compression based on an adjustable triggering frequency, and features a convenient Key Listen'so you can easily dial-in and monitor the specific range of frequencies while you're in the mix. A Side Chain input allows for triggering the compression/gating using external signals. And the Quad Comp/Gate's "Auto" feature senses input transients to automatically adjust attack and release times, eliminating the "pumping" effect associated with compression triggering.

A Study in Simplicity
Of course, none of the Quad Comp/Gate's bells and whistles would matter for live sound engineers if it wasn't amazingly fast to use. So the front panel is intuitively laid out with ultrabright 12-segment metering, multi-color backlit buttons and nine backlit push-button knobs with LED collars to indicate settings from a mile… read more away. You simply press the channel(s) you wish to process and adjust the knobs accordingly. Channels can be operated independently or stereo-linked with a single button press, making global FOH limiting adjustments fast and convenient. For maximum flexibility, the Quad Comp/Gate's rear panel includes both 1/4 in. TRS and XLR connections, TRS Side Chain send and return, and a "Planet Earth" power supply, which operates on voltages between 100 and 240v.

Series Overview
Developed in collaboration with Acuma Labs and SIA software, Mackie is proud to introduce the Quad Series24-bit rackmount processors that combine friendly, analog-style interfaces with the precision, convenience and reliability of next-generation digital processing. The Quad EQ and the Quad Comp/Gate start with no-compromise 24-bit circuitry, all-new digital algorithms, and the legendary ease-of-use which has become a Mackie hallmark. These processors offer instant storage and recall of frequently used scenarios, while their intelligent features and intuitive control panels make them ideal for use in fast-paced live settings. Taken together, the Quad EQ and Quad Comp/Gate are powerful and road-ready additions to any serious live sound toolbox.

Features
4 channels of 24-bit digital compression/limiting and gate/expansion

Custom algorithms developed by Acuma Labs

Individual gain reduction and output metering per channel

Individual key filtering per comp and gate channels

99 snapshots for instant store and recall of settings

Stereo Linking of channels A and B, C and D

Intuitive, easy to use front panel

Professional input/output connections (XLR & TRS)

Additional external side chain connections

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