Eventide Omnipressor 2830Au
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Eventide
Omnipressor 2830Au
Product Info
Article Number:
578743
Brand:
Eventide
Model:
Omnipressor 2830Au
Category:
Compressors, Gates and De-essers
Price:
$2,418.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Omnipressor 2830Au is a serious piece of gear – a reissue of a classic for a reason. It’s got a unique, almost indefinable character that breathes life into mixes, especially drums and vocals. If you're a seasoned engineer or producer seeking a truly dynamic and musical compressor, this is a fantastic, premium-priced option.
Product Description
- Eventide Omnipressor 2830Au
- Analog Compressor/Expander/Gate
- Reissue for Eventide's 50th anniversary
- Variable controls for Threshold
- attack time (0.1ms - 100ms)
- release time (1ms - 1s)
- wet/dry mix
- input and output level
- Function control for infinitely variable adjustment of the mode of operation from gate/expander to compressor/limiter
- Adjustable limit for the maximum attenuation and amplification
- Bypass switch
- switchable side chain with selectable highpass filter
- switchable stereo-link
- VU meter for displaying input and output levels and gain
- Line input and output: XLR and 6.3mm jack
- Side Chain input and output (XLR and 6.3mm jack)
- Link input and output (6.3mm jack)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 483 x 226 x 88 mm
- Weight: 4.44 kg
PROS
- • Exceptional dynamic range and transparency across the frequency spectrum.
- • The 'Function' control offers unparalleled tonal shaping versatility.
- • Robust, tank-like construction with high-quality XLR and jack sockets.
- • The sidechain filtering is exceptionally clean and musical, avoiding harshness.
CONS
- • Its large footprint demands significant rack space – not ideal for smaller studios.
- • The variable controls can take time to master, requiring experimentation.
- • While versatile, it's primarily a compressor/expander, not a full suite of effects.
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Analog Compressor/Expander/Gate
Channels
Stereo
Controls
Threshold, Attack (0.1ms-100ms), Release (1ms-1s), Wet/Dry Mix, Input/Output Level, Function, Limit
Connections
XLR, 6.3mm Jack (Line In/Out, Sidechain In/Out, Link In/Out)
Metering
VU Meter (Input/Output Levels, Gain)
Weight
4.44 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a continuously variable knob, blending gate/expander and compressor/limiter functions, allowing for nuanced and complex dynamic shaping not found in simpler designs.
It's effective for both; the clean filter response allows for subtle de-essing without harsh artifacts, but also works well for taming unwanted low-frequency rumble.
It's remarkably clean for an analog device, but you’ll hear a subtle background hum if gain-staged improperly – proper gain staging is essential to appreciate its full potential.
