Midas 522 V2 500 Series Compressor/Limiter (Compressor Limiter 522 V2)

Musical dynamics convey the emotion of a performance but in order to achieve the perfect mixes we all strive for, they need to be controlled. Enter the Midas Compressor Limiter 522 V2. Bringing state-of-the-art Midas dynamics control to the 500 Series format, the 522 V2 gives you iron-fisted, velvet-gloved control over your dynamics. With its Auto and Manual modes, Soft or Hard Knee operation, and Presence control, the 522 V2 delivers everything from subtle compression to brickwall limiting. At Music Bliss, we’ve found that judicious use of the 522 V2’s variable dynamics and Presence control will yield dense, impactful, natural-sounding mixes, rich with subtle nuance.

FEATURES

• Compact 500 Series premium compressor/limiter with dynamic presence control
• Fully variable dynamic presence feature preserves high mid-range frequencies for a more natural sound during compression
• Dynamic presence control adds "air" to vocals without introducing noise or pumping effects and reduces the risk of feedback during live performances
• Manual envelope controls with linear peak-sensing compression or easy to use Auto mode with RMS compression
• Soft or hard knee compressor response with selection switch
• Sidechain high pass filter with selection switch eliminates undesirable low frequency compression artefacts
• High performance electronically balanced input stage with high common-mode rejection
• High power balanced output drives long audio cables with ease
• Precision gain reduction and signal level metering
• True hardware bypass selection switch removes all circuitry from the signal path when compression is not required
• Power up mute relays prevent switch on thumps
• Premium quality components throughout for a crystal-clear audiophile signal path
• Designed and engineered in the U.K.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Processor Type : 500 series Compressor/Limiter
• Number of Channels : 1
• Controls : Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Presence, Gain
• Threshold : -50dBu to +25dBu
• Frequency Response : 20Hz-20kHz (±0.5dB)
• Side Chain Inserts : Yes
• Bypass : True bypass switch
• Module Slot Size: Single
• Power Usage : ±16V DC, 130mA
• Height : 5.2"
• Width : 1.5"
• Depth : 6.9"
• Weight : 1.3 lbs.