Warm Audio Bus-Comp

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Warm Audio Bus-Comp

Warm Audio

Bus-Comp

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 482256
Model: Bus-Comp
Price: $867.90

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The Bus-Comp nails that classic, slightly colored bus compression vibe. It’s a fantastic option for engineers and producers seeking a touch of vintage warmth and punch without the complexity of a full-blown SSL emulation. This is a great tool for rock, pop, and hip-hop where a cohesive, glued-together sound is key.

Product Description

  • Warm Audio Bus-Comp
  • 2-Channel VCA Compressor
  • Switchable signal path with CineMag USA input and output transformer
  • THAT 2180 VCAs
  • External side chain input switchable
  • Switchable hi-pass filter: 30
  • 185 Hz
  • Frequency response: 18 to 22
  • 000 Hz
  • Dynamic range: > 120 dB
  • Input impedance: 10k ohms
  • Output impedance: 50 ohms
  • Input and output: XLR and TRS jack
  • Built-in power supply
  • Dimensions: 19"/ 1U
PROS
  • • CineMag transformers add warmth and subtle harmonic richness.
  • • THAT VCAs deliver clean, precise gain reduction.
  • • External sidechain unlocks creative compression possibilities.
  • • Solid build quality with robust metal chassis and reliable components.
CONS
  • • Limited to two channels, restricting larger mixing duties.
  • • Transformer saturation can be overwhelming for cleaner genres.
  • • Lacks advanced features found in more premium bus compressors.

Product Video

Key Features

Type VCA Compressor
Channels 2
Controls Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Makeup Gain, HPF Select
Connections XLR, TRS, External Sidechain Input
Metering LED Ladder Metering
Weight 14 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It captures the essence of the SSL sound but lacks the sheer flexibility and recall capabilities of the original, offering a more affordable taste of that vibe.
Yes, the selectable HPF frequencies are useful for taming unwanted rumble and providing a cleaner foundation for the bus signal.
The CineMag transformers impart a noticeable, but controllable, warmth and subtle harmonic enhancement; it’s not a neutral, transparent compressor.

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