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Punch Factory Optical Compressor
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Like a vitamin B12 injection for your sound!
Simple controls include drive and volume knobs together with an Active/Passive select switch that accommodates the hottest pickups. Other features on this Aphex optical compressor include a low Z output to drive long cords effortlessly, true bypass, and LED bar graph showing gain reduction in dBs, and long battery life--100-150 hrs on a 9V battery. It can also be flexibly powered externally with 7-36VDC with any polarity. If the plug fits, it works.
Features
- Complex attack and release characteristics
- No break up even with 20dB or more of gain Produces near endless sustain plus transparent compression and clean boost
- Drive and volume knobs
- Active/Passive select switch accommodates the hottest pickups
- Low Z output to drive long cords
- True bypass
- LED bar graph shows gain reduction in dBs
- Long battery life -- up to 100-150 hours on a 9V battery
- Works with 7-36VDC external power with any polarity
- Free Standard Ground shipping (48 contiguous states, some overweight and Used/Vintage items excluded).
- Orders placed before 3 p.m. ET usually ship the same business day.
Every guitar or bass you purchase from Musician's Friend (electric or acoustic, New or Open Box) includes two years of protection from manufacturer defects.
Our Gear Advisers are available to guide you through your entire shopping experience. Call or Chat for expert advice and to hear the latest deals.
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