The CompIQ TWAIN MK2 is an advanced tool for analog dynamic audio processing of bass, guitar, and keyboard signals, among other applications. Its extensive features provide exceptional control over compression parameters, enabling users to achieve outstanding sound quality and tonal characteristics. With its Auto Timing settings, the TWAIN is easy to set up and adjust for professional results. At the flip of a switch, the TWAIN can function either as a dual-band compressor/limiter with a variable crossover point or as two stacked compressors with separate controls for each.

The optional DITOS Transformer-Coupled Balanced Output DI is available as an add-on. Built with Burr-Brown™ technology and advanced line drivers, the DITOS provides complementary signal conditioning and a warm musical voicing to any instrument.

Built around the top-tier 4320 Analog Engine^® from THAT Corp. and Texas Instruments Burr-Brown™ FET technology, the CompIQ TWAIN MK2 offers compression parameters that are usually available on professional studio equipment. In addition to its dual-band processing capabilities, the pedal’s two independent analog engines can be fully merged in series to attain the warm compression character typically found in optical compressors – a distinctive attribute, previously unavailable with this degree of customization.

Pristine audio processing

The CompIQ series of compressors preserves the unique tonal characteristics of the input signal. They provide pristine audio compression and offer a high dynamic range, which enables clean, natural-sounding tones with minimal noise and no artifacts or distortions in any settings.

Key features

• Functions as Dual-Band compressor or Stacking compressors in series
• Two independent 4320 THAT Analog Engines® with RMS-level sensors coupled with high-performance Blackmer® VCA’s
• Optional DITOS transformer-coupled balanced output (10KΩ impedance, +6dB default gain; can function as floating unbalanced output as well)
• Input Preamp with trimming for -12dB of attenuation and up to +12dB of gain
• Peak level indicator for signals above -2dBu at input preamp and +2dBu at final output buffer
• Variable 70Hz to 1KHz Linkwitz–Riley Crossover
• Independent Ratio, Threshold, and Make-up Gain
• Independent Compression Knee (Soft/Hard)
• Independent Dynamic Auto Timing presets (Auto Fast / Auto Slower)
• Selectable Feed Forward / Feed-Back / Combined compression mode
• Side Chain Frequency Compensation for balancing the triggering potential of Lows & Highs – equivalent to a frequency-based progressive threshold
• Side Chain Filters with cut & boost function on Lows and Highs engines
• Dry / Wet Mix knob for parallel compression in either of the working modes
• 6-LED gain reduction display on each band
• True Bypass on/off footswitch
• 9-18V DC external power supply (not included), center negative, 12mm long barrel plug
• Road-ready, durable, black-powdered aluminum enclosure (Hammond)
• 3-years warranty (direct to manufacturer, international, transferable)
• Hand-assembled in Vienna, Austria

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