Heritage Audio Herchild 670
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Heritage Audio
Herchild 670
Product Info
Article Number:
544268
Brand:
Heritage Audio
Model:
Herchild 670
Category:
Compressors, Gates and De-essers
Price:
$10,998.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Herchild 670 delivers a truly authentic vintage vibe with modern flexibility. It's a game-changer for engineers and mixers seeking that coveted tube compression character—perfect for genres like soul, jazz, and anything needing a polished, classic sound. The slope control alone makes it incredibly versatile for subtle glue or aggressive shaping.
Product Description
- Heritage Audio Herchild 670
- 2-Channel Tube-Based Compressor
- Sidechain filters: Off
- Direct access to the continuously variable slope
- MID/SIDE processing through LAT/VERT mode
- 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: below 1% up to an output level of +18 dBu (no limiting)
- 2x VU meter
- 2 Line inputs: XLR
- 2 Line outputs: XLR
- Construction: 19" / 6 U
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 48.2 x 26.5 x 20 cm
- Weight: 13.3 kg
PROS
- • Exceptional tube warmth and character, reminiscent of classic consoles
- • Continuously variable slope offers unparalleled tonal shaping flexibility
- • Robust 19in/6U chassis exudes professional-grade build quality
- • MID/SIDE processing expands creative possibilities for stereo mixes
CONS
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for most studios
- • Limited sidechain filter options compared to some competitors
- • Heavy build (13.3 kg) necessitates sturdy rack placement
Product Video
Key Features
Type
Tube Compressor
Channels
2
Controls
Attack, Release, Threshold, Gain, Slope, Mid/Side Mode
Connections
2x XLR Line Inputs, 2x XLR Line Outputs
Metering
2x VU Meters
Weight
13.3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It allows for finer, more nuanced control over the compression curve, avoiding the abrupt transitions of stepped slopes and opening up a wider range of sonic possibilities.
While distortion remains below 1% at reasonable output levels, pushing it further will introduce more noticeable harmonics—it’s generally musical, but experimentation is key to finding your sweet spot.
The LAT/VERT mode provides genuine stereo processing control, allowing you to independently compress the mid and side channels for precise stereo width and tonal balance – it’s a powerful tool.
