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Knif Solmu is a versatile audio compressor intended for audio mastering and mixing applications. It is equipped with MS encoding and decoding, parallel compression capability, diverse #ltering options, and a wide variety of precision adjustments for ultimate versatility. Gain reduction is executed by a transformer coupled MOSFET push-pull topology that is loosely following the footsteps of classic vacuum tube variable mu compressors. The set of twelve discrete MOSFET transistors is tightly matched based on several parameters, and the temperature of the circuit is elevated to about 70 °C for increased thermal stability regardless of ambient conditions. The character of the unit is wholly dominated by the gain reduction circuit and the interstage transformers; while the rest of the circuit utilizes a mixture of Knif discrete class A ampli#ers and the best available JFET input IC operational amplifiers for absolute transparency. The permalloy core interstage transformers are bifilar wound and housed in mu-metal shields which contributes to wide bandwidth, high headroom, and low noise. Solmu also features a GR offset – a novel control for increasing third harmonic distortion by moving the normal, no compression state along the gain reduction curve.
- Diverse filtering options for frequency-selective processing and sidechain manipulation
- Versatility from a wide range of attack, release, and ratio values
- GR Offset control for manipulating the headroom of the GR circuit by moving the normal, no compression state, along the gain reduction curve, resulting in earlier rise of the third harmonic distortion
- X-fade control provides parallel processing capability
- MS matrix
- Gain reduction is accomplished by a MOSFET circuit arranged in a push-pull topology, loosely following the footsteps of classic vacuum tube variable mu compressors
- State-of-the-art bifilar-wound, permalloy-core, interstage transformers, housed in mu-metal shields, offer wide bandwidth, high headroom, and low noise
- Fine grid gain reduction metering
- Soft touch collet knobs for optimal touch and feel
- Stepped controls for all rotary adjustments using Elma® switches
INPUT
- Impedance: 20 kΩ
- Maximum Level: +26 dBu
- Connectors: XLR female, Neutrik, 3‑pin, gold-plated
OUTPUT
- Impedance: 100 Ω
- Maximum Level: +26 dBu
- Connectors: XLR male, Neutrik, 3‑pin, gold-plated
- Frequency Response: 7 … 80 kHz
