This level of sonic integrity has been reserved for the kilo-buck price range, until now. In the spirit of classic opto compressors, the 7802 Stereo Opto Tube Compressor is a unique hybrid design of vacuum tube and transformer circuitry combined with modern, high performance components. The 7802 offers smooth, open, full bandwidth compression, while imparting a pleasant, subtle glow to your tracks. The silky attack is achieved via electro-optical circuitry, followed by a robust tube makeup gain stage. Final perfection is presented via the transformer balanced outputs.  

Model 7802 Features

• Two channel opto-isolator / tube-based compression
  
• Stereo linkable channels
  
• Vactrol optical electronics
  
• Hand selected 12AX7 tubes
  
• Five position attack/release selector
  
• Two position ratio switch (2:1 and 4:1)
  
• HPF switch for compressor side chain (6dB/octave roll off, 3dB down @ 90Hz)
  
• Drive control to adjust the amount of tube overdrive
  
• Output control to set the overall output level
  
• LED metering of input and clip levels
  
• VU metering of compression
  
• XLR balanced inputs
  
• XLR transformer balanced outputs
  
• Internal power supply
  
• One year warranty