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Warm AudioBus Compressor

Warm Audio
Warm Audio Bus Compressor
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

An all-analog stereo VCA compressor built for smooth dynamic control and optional CineMag transformer color.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Stereo mixes and drum mixes
  • Drum overheads, acoustic guitar, keyboards, piano, and orchestral instruments
  • Voice-over work
  • Mono sources as well as stereo material

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Those needing a compressor designed exclusively for mono operation
  • Those looking for a unit described as digital

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Warm Audio Bus Compressor construction detail

Detail 01

Switchable CineMag transformers

A front-panel switch inserts the transformers into the audio path; they are driven by fully discrete operational amplifiers.

Detail 02

2-channel stereo design

It is intended for stereo use but is also stated to work successfully on individual mono sources.

Detail 03

Headroom > +29 dBu

Specified across 20 Hz–20 kHz.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01The BUS-COMP is primarily designed for stereo use, though it can also be used on individual mono sources.
  2. 02Its front-panel switch inserts CineMag transformers into the signal path for added depth, tone, and vibe.
  3. 03The selectable high-pass filter offers 30, 60, 105, 125, and 185 Hz settings.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Is the BUS-COMP analog or digital?

It is an all-analog, 2-channel stereo VCA compressor.

02Can I use it on mono sources?

Yes. Although primarily designed for stereo use, it is also stated to work successfully on individual mono sources.

03What does the transformer switch do?

It inserts USA-made CineMag transformers into the signal path, driven by fully discrete operational amplifiers.

04Which high-pass filter frequencies are available?

30, 60, 105, 125, and 185 Hz.

Reference

Full specifications

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