Mercenary Audio - innerTUBE Audio Single Channel Atomic Squeezebox

The Atomic Squeezebox is without a doubt the largest sounding, least "compressor" sounding compressor I have ever met. While Stayne likes to say that it doesn't have a sound I've found that it just makes everything about 3 times larger than it was while reducing the dynamic range by ridiculous amounts. If I had one negative comment about the Atomic Squeezebox it would be that the meter needs to have an additional scale available... I so routinely use MORE THAN 20DB OF GAIN REDUCTION (!!!!!!) with the ASB that I have no idea how much compression I'm actually doing. - Fletcher

innerTube Atomic Squeezebox features

The ASB is designed to control the amplitude of an audio signal that is passed through it while imparting virtually none of the sonic artifacts traditionally associated with compression and limiting. In short, our intention is that it does not have a sound, though we certainly hope it is this very fact that will help make your final product sound better. As such, it can take a little getting used to, and new users sometimes find themselves experimenting with steep ratios and low thresholds just to "hear it working." As you learn to dial in exactly what you need, though, we think you'll begin to find that owning an ASB is best compared to having a skilled assistant, who knows the program material backwards and forwards, riding faders.

SPECIFICATIONS

Gain Reduction: From 0dB to over 20dB.
Distortion(typical): Less than 0.1% total harmonic distortion (THD) at 0 VU.
Noise Floor (typical): Less than -85 dB below program at threshold of compression.
Frequency Response: 20 Hz to over 20,000 Hz
Input Level: -20 dBm to +20 dBm
Output Level: +4 dBm (nominal)
Input Impedance: 600 ohms, floating
Output Impedance: 600 ohms, floating
Panel Size: 2U (two vertical rack spaces)
Depth behind panel: 12 inches
Meter(s): Reads output level or gain reduction in dB. (0 VU = +4 dBm)
Connections: Audio I/O via 3-pin XLR connectors (pin 2 hot), AC line entry via IEC type III connector. Stereo link (single channel ASB only).
Fuse: 1.5 amperes, 3AG
Power Requirements: 115 - 120 volts AC, 50 to 60 Hz, 50 VA

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