Heritage Audio Herchild 660
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Heritage Audio
Herchild 660
Product Info
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The Herchild 660 is a seriously classy compressor, delivering that classic tube compression vibe with a surprising amount of control thanks to the variable slope. It’s a premium-priced piece aimed at engineers and producers seeking that authentic vintage tone for vocals, guitars, or anything needing a touch of warmth and character. This is for the pro who wants a specific, focused sound, not a do-everything utility compressor.
Product Description
- Heritage Audio Herchild 660
- 1-Channel Tube-Based Compressor
- Sidechain filters: Off
- Direct access to continuously variable slope
- Frequency response: 40 Hz to 15 kHz
- +/- 1 dB
- Input impedance: 2 kOhm
- Output impedance: 600 Ohm
- Output level: +4 or +8 VU (+30 dBu clipping point)
- Inherent noise: below -82 dBu
- Harmonic distortion: less than 1% up to an output level of +18 dBu (no limiting)
- VU meter
- 1 Line input: XLR
- 1 Line output: XLR
- Construction: 19" / 3 U
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 48.2 x 13.4 x 20 cm
- Weight: 7.4 kg
- • Tube warmth imparts a classic, analog character and pleasing saturation.
- • Continuously variable slope offers precise control over compression response.
- • Robust 19” rack construction feels incredibly solid and durable.
- • VU meter provides accurate gain reduction and output level monitoring.
- • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many home studios.
- • Single-channel design limits its immediate application in stereo workflows.
- • Limited sidechain filtering options compared to more modern compressors.
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