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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 23, 2018 13:12:56 GMT -6
Stereo compressor...based on a modified Altec 436. (Is that the 124?) Looks scrumptious. $2995  |
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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 23, 2018 13:15:44 GMT -6
Retro Revolver - A Revolution in a Rack.
When you first put your ears to the Retro Revolver, you’ll hear some very legendary compression, an ingredient many have kept secret. You will hear lively and vibrant dynamics, the same you have imagined for your own project. Now you will know the sound, it’s as unmistakable as applesauce.
Years of Development.
As an experimental project in 2011, a few Revolvers were built and field tested with select studios. We started with the famous British-modified Altec 436 compressor and added features you need for tracking, mixing and mastering. We needed it right for Rev. A. Here it is.
The Retro Revolver puts You in Control.
For the first time ever, you get all the adjustments to dial in the type of dynamics you’ve heard on numerous albums. We’ve added features like a side-chain filter, stereo linking and continuously variable threshold, attack and release.
Built like a Tank.
The Retro Revolver might be guilty of being slightly overbuilt here in the USA, but it’s definitely done purposely to give you years of uninterrupted performance. Each unit passes a series of critical tests. Tubes and other components are selected for top performance and proper stereo tracking
Features
A most desired compression signature.
Ideal for the stereo bus and excels at tracking, mixing and mastering.
Independent controls with stereo linking.
Continuously variable input, output, attack, release and threshold.
Dual Threshold Control allows control of ratio and amplifier saturation.
Low noise and high separation.
High-quality audio transformers deliver low distortion and ruler flat response.
Fully differential all-tube signal path.
Transformer-balanced inputs and outputs on XLR connectors
Illuminated VU meters
Front panel meter zero controls.
Internal tube balancing facility.
120 or 240 Volt operation.
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Post by m03 on Jan 23, 2018 13:26:17 GMT -6
Neat. I noticed one of the prototypes happened to sell on eBay last month.
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Post by drsax on Jan 23, 2018 14:01:12 GMT -6
Stereo compressor...based on a modified Altec 436. (Is that the 124?) Looks scrumptious. $2995 View AttachmentWhen I go broke, it’s your fault Johnkenn - Just when i was doing so well... you hath made me stumble Nice!!!! |
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Post by Johnkenn on Jan 23, 2018 15:35:42 GMT -6
Stereo compressor...based on a modified Altec 436. (Is that the 124?) Looks scrumptious. $2995 View AttachmentWhen I go broke, it’s your fault Johnkenn - Just when i was doing so well... you hath made me stumble Nice!!!! I’m living vicariously through you! |
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Post by reddirt on Jan 23, 2018 16:10:01 GMT -6
I'll bet it's the duck's, would go well with the U67 and Redd (in my dreams).
Cheers
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Post by nick8801 on Jan 23, 2018 16:22:37 GMT -6
So nice. This and the new Edyne eq would make a very sweet chain.
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Post by matt on Jan 23, 2018 16:54:06 GMT -6
Oh man. I was gonna save money this year.
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Post by ericn on Jan 23, 2018 20:24:38 GMT -6
Oh man. I was gonna save money this year. One can dream! |
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Post by adamjbrass on Jan 24, 2018 5:39:16 GMT -6
everyone has been waiting for Phil to drop this box!!!!
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Post by john on Apr 11, 2018 11:48:21 GMT -6
has anyone laid ears on this puppy
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Post by adamjbrass on Apr 11, 2018 11:53:15 GMT -6
Barry Rudolph is reviewing one right now...I cannot wait to try this thing out for myself. So cool.
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Post by Vincent R. on Apr 11, 2018 15:20:14 GMT -6
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Post by john on Apr 11, 2018 15:51:12 GMT -6
So nice. This and the new Edyne eq would make a very sweet chain. whats the new edyne eq? |
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Post by matt on Apr 11, 2018 16:58:23 GMT -6
Oooh, I was trying to forget about this piece. It didn't work.
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Post by nick8801 on Apr 12, 2018 12:53:00 GMT -6
So nice. This and the new Edyne eq would make a very sweet chain. whats the new edyne eq? Electrodyne is coming out with an upgraded version of their 2 band eq! |
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Post by thehightenor on Apr 15, 2018 8:40:58 GMT -6
Lovely - oh boy how the Revolver would happily keep my Retro STA Level company on cold winter nights.
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Post by Martin John Butler on Apr 15, 2018 10:18:50 GMT -6
Drool.. after the Softube CL1B, I lust after the Retro 176, and now this would complete the picture I have in my mind of a minimalist high end system. It makes me wonder if you could use it in mono for lead vocal tracking in the place of a Sta-Level or 176, and then as a stereo piece for the final mix. If it really could be a substitute for the Sta or an LA2A in a vocal chain, then solo artists like myself could in theory get one compressor like this and do without the others, I think.
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Post by thehightenor on Apr 15, 2018 11:09:12 GMT -6
Well they all sound slightly different.
I'm sure the Revolver sounds fantastic on mono sources like vocals, bass, acoustic guitar etc.
I do a wide range of songs and some tracks my voice sounds great with an 1176 > LA2A.
On other tracks a CL1B and then some songs a Retro STA Level.
So far in hardware I own a Retro STA Level - the others I have to use plugins.
My dream vocal rack would have them all :-)
Oh don't forget the Atomic Squeeze box - those can sound amazing too :-)
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