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AEA 1029 Ultra-Clean Stereo VCA Compressor
The AEA 1029 Ultra-Clean Stereo VCA Compressor utilizes a proprietary discrete op-amp design by Fred Forssell and two THAT 4305 VCA chips run off of a single RMS detector being fed by the summed input signals. This design results in a versatile compressor with a clear and balanced sound perfect for taming vocals or smashing drum overheads. Designed to pair well with AEA's TRP and RPQ series preamps, the 1029 Stereo VCA compressor is perfect for recording and/or mixing stereo microphones.
 
Packed into a sleek, half-rack design – the 1029 is perfect for desktop use or for those looking to save space in their rack. But don’t let its size fool you, the 1029 is a full-featured compressor that packs a punch. With 3 position Sensing Time (Peak Fast, Slow, and RMS) and a variable ratio from 1:1 – Limit, the 1029 can go from subtle to extreme as you see fit. Equally at home in a bedroom or professional studio, the AEA 1029 is the perfect addition to any engineer’s toolkit.
 
From subtle smoothing to brickwall limiting, the AEA 1029 provides ultra-clean compression that you have to hear to believe.
 
 

AEA 1029 Ultra-Clean Stereo VCA Compressor

$1,499.00Price
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  • - Half-rack form factor

    - 2 channels of XLR in and out

    - 3 position Peak Fast, RMS, and Peak Slow sensing times

    - Variable threshold from -20dBu to 20dBu

    - Variable ratio from 1:1 - Limit

    - Up to 20dB of makeup gain

    - Dry/Wet percentage control knob

    - True bypass relay switching

    - Circuit, including discrete op-amp, designed by Fred Forssell

    - Made in the U.S.A.

  • Noise Floor (22 Hz - 22 kHz, unweighted)

    - -90 dBu Dry signal path

    - -86 dBu Wet signal path

    Frequency Response

    - +/- 0.1 dB 10 Hz to 200 kHz Dry signal path

    - +/- 1 dB 10 Hz to 110 kHz Wet signal path

    THD+N(%): Dry Signal Path

    - 1 kHz- 0.001% @ 0 dBu 600 Ω load

    - 1 kHz- 0.0008% @ +26 dBu 600 Ω load

    THD+N(%): Wet signal path

    - 1 kHz- 0.01% @ 0 dBu 600 Ω load

    - 1 kHz- 0.07% @ +20 dBu 600 Ω load

    Input Impedance

    - 52 Ω balanced

    Output Impedance

    - 20 kΩ balanced

    CMRR

    - > 80 dB (22 to 22kHz)

    Crossstalk

    - -100 dB 10 Hz, - 80 dB 20 kHz

    IMD (SMPTE 4:1)

    - 002% @ 0 dBu 600 Ω load

    - 0.001% @ +24 dBu 600 Ω load

    Maximum Input level

    - +26 dBu

    Maximum Output Level

    - +26 dBu (600 Ω minimum load Z)

    Power Consumption

    - +15.6 VDC = 180 ma

    - -15.6 VDC = 110 ma

    Dimensions

    - Half-rack wide (8.5 in), 1 rack unit high (1.8 in) 8 in deep (measured with knobs) (21.59 cm x 20.32 cm x 4.6 cm)

    Weight

    - 2lb (~893 g)

    Power Supply Weight

    - 1 lbs 1 oz (0.483 kg)

    Power Supply Length

    - 7 feet 8.5 inches (2.3 m)

    - Power supply length may be supplemented with longer IEC cable.

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