Heritage Audio SUCCESSOR Diode Bridge Buss Compressor

Heritage Audio SUCCESSOR - A Classic British Diode-Bridge Stereo Bus Compressor

The Heritage Audio SUCCESSOR is a unique stereo bus compressor that breathes warmth, color, and fat compression into your mix. Introduced in 2019, it revolutionized the approach to stereo bus compression, traditionally dominated by clean and transparent VCA-based processors. The SUCCESSOR allows for a more integrated and interactive mix, often unachievable with typical mastering compression.

Key Features:

• British Diode-Bridge Compression: Offers the warm, fat, and characterful sound associated with classic British diode-bridge compressors.
• Carnhill Transformers: Features Carnhill input and output transformers hand wound in Oxford, ensuring top-tier audio quality and vintage character.
• Versatile Compression: Allows for ultra-fast attack and release times, creating dynamic drum bus sounds and enabling precise sculpting of the mix.
• Advanced Sidechain Filtering: Equipped with sophisticated sidechain filters for shaping the mix in innovative ways.
• Class A Output Stage: The famed Class A 73 type output stage delivers the sought-after '73 sound to your mix or drum buses.
• Parallel Processing Capabilities: Built-in parallel compression and blend controls for easy mixing between wet and dry signals.
• Optimized for Stereo: True stereo operation with single controls and matched gain cells for precise left/right tracking.

Specifications:

• Input/Output Transformers: Carnhill, transformer balanced and floating
• Compression Type: Diode-bridge based
• Attack/Release Options: Ultra-fast options, with complex sidechain filtering
• Maximum Input Level: >+22 dBu
• Maximum Output Level: >+26 dBu into 600 Ω
• Self Noise: < -75 dBu
• THD+N: < 0.07% at +20 dBu (DYNAMIC IN not engaged)
• Frequency Response: ± 0.5dB, 15 Hz- 30 kHz
• Input/Output Impedance: 10 KΩ/ <75 Ω, Class A driven
• Dimensions: 482mm x 44mm x 185mm
• Weight: 3.380 Kg

The Heritage Audio SUCCESSOR isn't just a compressor; it's a vital tool that enhances the overall tonality and cohesiveness of your mix, making it an essential component for studios aiming to achieve a classic yet dynamic sound.