Warm Audio BUS-COMP 2-Channel VCA Bus Compressor
Warm Audio BUS-COMP 2-Channel VCA Bus Compressor
The sound of a mix coming together — that satisfying sense of glue, punch, and cohesion — is what the Warm Audio BUS-COMP 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.
At 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.
Whether you're gluing a stereo mix, taming drum overheads, or adding presence to acoustic instruments, the BUS-COMP handles it all with authority.
Warm Audio BUS-COMP Features
- All-analog 2-channel stereo VCA compressor
- Inspired by the classic SSL bus compressor circuit
- THAT 2180 VCA ICs for transparent, reliable gain reduction
- Switchable CineMag USA transformer — transparent or colored
- Selectable high-pass filter: 30, 60, 105, 125, 185 Hz
- External sidechain input
- Bypass/engage switch for easy A/B comparisons
- XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs and outputs
- Mono-compatible — works on stereo and mono sources
Ideal Applications
- Stereo bus / mix bus
- Drum bus and overheads
- Acoustic guitar and keyboards
- Piano and orchestral instruments
- Voiceover and broadcast
Tech Specs
| Type | Stereo VCA Bus Compressor |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 (stereo linked) |
| VCA | THAT 2180 |
| Transformer | Switchable CineMag USA |
| Sidechain HPF | 30, 60, 105, 125, 185 Hz (selectable) |
| Sidechain Input | External (selectable) |
| Inputs | XLR + 1/4" TRS (balanced) |
| Outputs | XLR + 1/4" TRS (balanced) |
| UPC | 860001767964 |
In the Box
- Warm Audio BUS-COMP 2-Channel VCA Bus Compressor
- Limited 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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