{"title":"Compressors","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop our selection of hardware compressors for studio recording, mixing, and live sound. From classic VCA bus compressors to optical and FET designs, find the right dynamic control for your signal chain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"warm-audio-bus-comp-2-channel-vca-bus-compressor","title":"Warm Audio BUS-COMP 2-Channel VCA Bus Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe sound of a mix coming together — that satisfying sense of glue, punch, and cohesion — is what the \u003cstrong\u003eWarm Audio BUS-COMP\u003c\/strong\u003e is built to deliver. Inspired by the legendary SSL bus compressor that defined the sound of countless hit records, the BUS-COMP brings classic VCA compression to your studio at a price that makes it a no-brainer for serious engineers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the BUS-COMP are THAT 2180 VCA ICs, the same chips trusted by professional hardware manufacturers for their transparency and reliability. What sets the BUS-COMP apart is its switchable CineMag USA transformer stage — engage it for warm, colorful character, or bypass it for clean, transparent compression. A selectable high-pass filter (30, 60, 105, 125, and 185 Hz) keeps low-frequency content out of the sidechain for tighter, more musical compression on bass-heavy material. An external sidechain input and a prominent bypass\/engage switch round out a feature set that punches well above its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're gluing a stereo mix, taming drum overheads, or adding presence to acoustic instruments, the BUS-COMP handles it all with authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarm Audio BUS-COMP Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-analog 2-channel stereo VCA compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by the classic SSL bus compressor circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHAT 2180 VCA ICs for transparent, reliable gain reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable CineMag USA transformer — transparent or colored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectable high-pass filter: 30, 60, 105, 125, 185 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal sidechain input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBypass\/engage switch for easy A\/B comparisons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXLR and 1\/4\" TRS inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMono-compatible — works on stereo and mono sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo bus \/ mix bus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrum bus and overheads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustic guitar and keyboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiano and orchestral instruments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoiceover and broadcast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStereo VCA Bus Compressor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChannels\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (stereo linked)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVCA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHAT 2180\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTransformer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitchable CineMag USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSidechain HPF\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30, 60, 105, 125, 185 Hz (selectable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSidechain Input\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal (selectable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR + 1\/4\" TRS (balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOutputs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLR + 1\/4\" TRS (balanced)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e860001767964\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIn the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm Audio BUS-COMP 2-Channel VCA Bus Compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Warm Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45683577880633,"sku":"WA-BUS-COMP","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/9912\/9401\/files\/1577835977_1522837.jpg?v=1775576063"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.audioproct.com\/collections\/compressors.oembed","provider":"AudioProCT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}