Mercenary Audio - innerTUBE Audio Dual Channel Atomic Squeezebox

Stayne McLane and his InnerTUBE Audio may have found the best sounding weapon with which to battle the "loudness wars". The stereo Atomic Squeeze Box is the largest sounding compressor I have never heard on a 2 Mix buss. It decreases the dynamic range, it "tightens up" a mix, [just like a 2 buss compressor is supposed to] but without the artifacts, pumping and breathing, and other nasty shit that makes 2 buss compression generally so offensive. There is no application where the Stereo Atomic Squeezebox will not be at home... whether you're using it in dual mono mode with the lead vocal on one side and the bass on the other or squashing the crap out of your mix buss the Stereo ASB will bring a smile to your face that may require a power tool [like a disk sander] to remove. -Fletcher

innerTube Atomic Squeezebox features

The Atomic Squeezebox Dual is a dual channel, or stereo version of the original Atomic Squeezebox.

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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