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AUDIO-SCAPE OPTO-COMP
Thank you for purchasing the Opto Compressor from Audio-Scape. Inspired by the
famous optical compressor from the 1960’s, the Opto Comp is a great addition to any
studio. It brings any program material to life with warmth, grit and glue you’ve heard on
countless hit records. Let’s dig a little deeper on its features:

HF SETTINGS FEATURES
(STARTING PONTS) -Transformer balanced, optical tube compressor
Vocals : 100%
-Stylish 3U Rackmount with original looking meter and
Sibilant Vox: 0%
Acoustic guitar: 60% original style knobs
Electric Guitar: 10%
Bass: 45% -Built with high grade Cinemag Transformers and vintage
Piano: 40% NOS Tubes in the audio path to capture the vintage vibe of
Keys/Strings: 100% the circuit
Drum Groups: 100%
-High quality Capacitors and vintage correct Carbon
Composition Resistors used throughout, all quality name
SPECIFICATIONS
brand parts used
Input Level: +16db
Dynamic Range: >118db
-Limiter sensitivity control (Labeled ‘HF’) for compression
Freq Response: 15hz-20khz circuit on front panel which allows for maximum real time
Noise: -80db +/-5 control of compression circuit
Gain: 40db
Attack time : 10ms -Metal Neutrik XLR Connectors built to last
Release: .5 to 5 sec
Impedance in/out:600ohm -Alpha Potentiometers and Rotary switches
THD: .1%
Height: 3U -Hammond Power Transformer for US Models
Depth: 9 In (229mm)
Width: 19in (48cm) -Stereo link on back for connecting two units in stereo
Weight: 17Ibls
Power: 120v
Please visit us at www.audio-scape.com for more info