Midas Compressor Limiter 522 V2

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Midas Compressor Limiter 522 V2

Midas

Compressor Limiter 522 V2

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 494567
Brand: Midas
Model: Compressor Limiter 522 V2
Price: $207.90

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The Midas 522 V2 is a surprisingly capable compressor for the price. It's a great entry point to 500-series compression, particularly for vocal tracking or adding subtle glue to drum buses—anyone needing a reliable, affordable workhorse will appreciate its straightforward design and Midas sonic signature.

Product Description

  • Midas Compressor Limiter 522 V2
  • Compressor / Limiter
  • 500 Series compressor / limiter module
  • Controls for threshold
  • ratio
  • attack
  • release
  • gain and dynamic presence
  • Auto function for attack and release
  • High pass sidechain filter (200 Hz)
  • LED meter for gain reduction and output volume
  • Designed and developed in U.K.
PROS
  • • Solid Midas preamps deliver a clean, musical compression character
  • • Sidechain filter cleans up low-frequency muddiness effectively
  • • Auto settings provide a surprisingly usable starting point for quick gain reduction
  • • Compact 500 format maximizes rack space efficiency
CONS
  • • Limited control compared to more expansive compressor modules
  • • Gain reduction metering can be a bit dim in brightly lit environments
  • • Plastic knobs feel a little less premium than some competitors’ metal options

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Key Features

Module Type Compressor / Limiter
Channels 2
Controls Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Gain, Dynamic Presence, Sidechain Filter
Compatible Format 500 Series
Weight 2.25 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dynamic presence adds gain but also subtly alters the compression curve, adding perceived loudness and punch.
It's a fixed 200 Hz high-pass filter, designed to prevent low-frequency signals from triggering the compressor unnecessarily.
The 522 V2 is simpler and more transparent than the API 2500, offering a more subtle and musical compression rather than aggressive limiting.

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