Serpent 2019 Sa-Chimera
There's nothing quite like the silky-smooth compression, distinct tone, and inherent musicality of a vintage optical compressor, but the Chimera 500 Opto Compressor aims to change your mind. Paying homage to the venerable LA3A, the Chimera brings that classic sound to your productions in a compact 500 series format.With an all-discrete transistor design and premium components like Orange Drop and Elna capacitors, this unit provides a lush, rich compression that adds depth and warmth to any source. It features a true T4B optical cell that is user-replaceable and upgradable for long-term performance, as well as transformer-balanced inputs and outputs for superior signal integrity. Audiophile grade yes, but all your tracks will love you for it. The custom-wound transformers and full steel enclosure provide maximum shielding, ensuring that your signal stays clean and clear, free from the interference of our wireless world. Plus, with a hard bypass and relay-controlled switching, your signal stays clean when you want it to. The HF sidechain boost adds a touch of brilliance to the high-end, perfect for detecting and de-essing or adding a bit of sparkle to vocals. Built to VPR compliance, this US-made gem is powerful and efficient, making it an ideal choice for professional and home studios. With stereo-linking capabilities and the added convenience of a Sifam VU meter, the Chimera offers a mix of practicality, functionality, and honey-dripping tonal character to all your productions.Serpent Audio CHIMERA FeaturesVintage-style optical compression with modern functionality, inspired by the LA3AAll-discrete transistor design with premium Orange Drop and Elna capacitors for lush, rich compressionTrue T4B optical cell, user-replaceable and upgradable for long-term performanceTransformer-balanced input and output for superior signal integrityCustom-wound transformers and full steel enclosure for maximum shielding against interferenceHard bypass with relay-controlled switching to maintain a clean signal when disengagedHF sidechain boost for de-essing or adding sparkle to vocalsVPR compliant with efficient power consumption, ideal for both professional and home studiosStereo-linkable for easy multi-channel compressionSifam VU meter for precise gain reduction monitoringBuilt in the USA with a focus on durability, quality, and musicalitySerpent Audio CHIMERA SpecificationsMaximum Current Consumption: 70mA @ +/-16VInput: Transformer Balanced InputOutput: Transformer Balanced OutputMaximum Input Level: +16dbuMaximum Output Level: +19dbuMaximum Output Load: 600 OhmAttack Time: 1.5ms or Less (Program Dependent)Release Time: Program DependentGain: 50db (+/-1dbu)Gain Reduction Element: T4B Optical CellFrequency Response: (20Hz-20KHz)Noise Floor: -80dbu Serpent Audio CHIMERA Optical Compressor, LA3A-Style Discrete Transistor Design, 500 Series.
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There's nothing quite like the silky-smooth compression, distinct tone, and inherent musicality of a vintage optical compressor, but the Chimera 500 Opto Compressor aims to change your mind. Paying homage to the venerable LA3A, the Chimera brings that classic sound to your productions in a compact 500 series format.With an all-discrete transistor design and premium components like Orange Drop and Elna capacitors, this unit provides a lush, rich compression that adds depth and warmth to any source. It features a true T4B optical cell that is user-replaceable and upgradable for long-term performance, as well as transformer-balanced inputs and outputs for superior signal integrity. Audiophile grade yes, but all your tracks will love you for it. The custom-wound transformers and full steel enclosure provide maximum shielding, ensuring that your signal stays clean and clear, free from the interference of our wireless world. Plus, with a hard bypass and relay-controlled switching, your signal stays clean when you want it to. The HF sidechain boost adds a touch of brilliance to the high-end, perfect for detecting and de-essing or adding a bit of sparkle to vocals. Built to VPR compliance, this US-made gem is powerful and efficient, making it an ideal choice for professional and home studios. With stereo-linking capabilities and the added convenience of a Sifam VU meter, the Chimera offers a mix of practicality, functionality, and honey-dripping tonal character to all your productions.Serpent Audio CHIMERA FeaturesVintage-style optical compression with modern functionality, inspired by the LA3AAll-discrete transistor design with premium Orange Drop and Elna capacitors for lush, rich compressionTrue T4B optical cell, user-replaceable and upgradable for long-term performanceTransformer-balanced input and output for superior signal integrityCustom-wound transformers and full steel enclosure for maximum shielding against interferenceHard bypass with relay-controlled switching to maintain a clean signal when disengagedHF sidechain boost for de-essing or adding sparkle to vocalsVPR compliant with efficient power consumption, ideal for both professional and home studiosStereo-linkable for easy multi-channel compressionSifam VU meter for precise gain reduction monitoringBuilt in the USA with a focus on durability, quality, and musicalitySerpent Audio CHIMERA SpecificationsMaximum Current Consumption: 70mA @ +/-16VInput: Transformer Balanced InputOutput: Transformer Balanced OutputMaximum Input Level: +16dbuMaximum Output Level: +19dbuMaximum Output Load: 600 OhmAttack Time: 1.5ms or Less (Program Dependent)Release Time: Program DependentGain: 50db (+/-1dbu)Gain Reduction Element: T4B Optical CellFrequency Response: (20Hz-20KHz)Noise Floor: -80dbu Serpent Audio CHIMERA Optical Compressor, LA3A-Style Discrete Transistor Design, 500 Series.
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Product Description
There's nothing quite like the silky-smooth compression, distinct tone, and inherent musicality of a vintage optical compressor, but the Chimera 500 Opto Compressor aims to change your mind. Paying homage to the venerable LA3A, the Chimera brings that classic sound to your productions in a compact 500 series format.With an all-discrete transistor design and premium components like Orange Drop and Elna capacitors, this unit provides a lush, rich compression that adds depth and warmth to any source. It features a true T4B optical cell that is user-replaceable and upgradable for long-term performance, as well as transformer-balanced inputs and outputs for superior signal integrity. Audiophile grade yes, but all your tracks will love you for it. The custom-wound transformers and full steel enclosure provide maximum shielding, ensuring that your signal stays clean and clear, free from the interference of our wireless world. Plus, with a hard bypass and relay-controlled switching, your signal stays clean when you want it to. The HF sidechain boost adds a touch of brilliance to the high-end, perfect for detecting and de-essing or adding a bit of sparkle to vocals. Built to VPR compliance, this US-made gem is powerful and efficient, making it an ideal choice for professional and home studios. With stereo-linking capabilities and the added convenience of a Sifam VU meter, the Chimera offers a mix of practicality, functionality, and honey-dripping tonal character to all your productions.Serpent Audio CHIMERA FeaturesVintage-style optical compression with modern functionality, inspired by the LA3AAll-discrete transistor design with premium Orange Drop and Elna capacitors for lush, rich compressionTrue T4B optical cell, user-replaceable and upgradable for long-term performanceTransformer-balanced input and output for superior signal integrityCustom-wound transformers and full steel enclosure for maximum shielding against interferenceHard bypass with relay-controlled switching to maintain a clean signal when disengagedHF sidechain boost for de-essing or adding sparkle to vocalsVPR compliant with efficient power consumption, ideal for both professional and home studiosStereo-linkable for easy multi-channel compressionSifam VU meter for precise gain reduction monitoringBuilt in the USA with a focus on durability, quality, and musicalitySerpent Audio CHIMERA SpecificationsMaximum Current Consumption: 70mA @ +/-16VInput: Transformer Balanced InputOutput: Transformer Balanced OutputMaximum Input Level: +16dbuMaximum Output Level: +19dbuMaximum Output Load: 600 OhmAttack Time: 1.5ms or Less (Program Dependent)Release Time: Program DependentGain: 50db (+/-1dbu)Gain Reduction Element: T4B Optical CellFrequency Response: (20Hz-20KHz)Noise Floor: -80dbu Serpent Audio CHIMERA Optical Compressor, LA3A-Style Discrete Transistor Design, 500 Series.
Product Specifications
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Color | orange |
Material | steel |
Brand | Serpent Audio |
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