PreSonus ACP88 8-Channel Compressor/Limiter

by PreSonus

Product Features

• Eight channels of transparent dynamic control
• Compressor sidechain on every channel
• Channel-link available for stereo compression
• Switchable +4 dBm / -10 dBv operation
• Rugged steel chassis stands up to the rigors of touring

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22.5 x 12 x 8 inches ; 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 13.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002D056E
• Item model number: ACP88
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,099 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #8 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Signal Processors > Effects Processors > Compressors, Limiters & Gates

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The ACP88 gives you total dynamics control for multi-tracking and live sound reinforcement. Eight compressor/limiters deliver transparent dynamics control. Eight full featured gates seamlessly control unwanted noise and bleed-through. Control vocals, tame drums, protect speakers, tighten the low-end – all from just two rack spaces of powerful processing.

Features

• Eight Full Featured Compressor/Limiters
• Eight Full Featured Gates
• Side Chain on Every Channel
• Trigger Inputs on Every Channel
• Balanced/Unbalanced I/O
• Comprehensive Linking via Unique Power Summing Bus
• Takes the Place of Multiple Processors
• Crystal Clear Compression & Gating for Multi-Tracking & Live Sound
• Allows Spectral Processing & Gate Keying via Separate Jacks
• +4/-10 Stereo Operating Level

Specifications

• Number of Channels: Eight
• Dynamic Range: >115dB
• Signal to Noise Ratio: >95dB
• Headroom:
  +24dBu, Unbalanced
  +18dBu, Balanced
• Frequency Response: 10Hz to 50kHz
• Crosstalk: <82dB @10kHz
• Compression Threshold Range: -40dBu to +20dBu
• Compression Ratio: 1:1 to 20:1
• Compressor Attack Time: 0.02ms to 200 ms
• Compressor Release Time: 0.5ms to 500ms
• Auto Attack and Release: Program Dependent
• Gate Threshold Range: -70dBu to +20dBu
• Gate Attack Time: 0.01ms to 100ms
• Gate Release Time: 0.02ms to 2 sec
• Gate Attenuation Range: -15dB or -60dB
• Input Impedance: 10k Ohms
• Output Impedance: 51 Ohms
• THD + Noise: <0.02%
• Output Gain: -20dB to +20dB
• Compression Curve Types: Hard and Soft Knee
• Compression Metering: Above/Below Threshold LED
• Gate Metering: Open and Closed LED
• Sidechain Output Impedance: 51 Ohms
• Sidechain Input Impedance: 10k Ohms
• Internal Operation Level: +4dBu=0dBu
• Input Range: +4dBu or -10dBu
• Input Connectors: 1/4" TRS, Balanced or Unbalanced
• Output Connectors: 1/4" TRS, Balanced or Unbalanced
• Compressor Sidechain Connector: 1/4" TRS
• Gate Sidechain Connector: 1/4" TRS
• Power Supply: Internal, Linear Supply
• Power Requirements: 100V AC to 120V AC or 200V AC to 240V AC
• Power Connection: IEC Receptacle
• Size: 2U Rack
• Dimensions: 19" x 3.5" x 7"
• Weight: 12lbs

Product Description

The ACP88 gives you total dynamics control for multi-tracking and live sound reinforcement. Eight compressor/limiters deliver transparent dynamics control. Eight full featured gates seamlessly control unwanted noise and bleed-through. Control vocals, tame drums, protect speakers, tighten the low-end – all from just two rack spaces of powerful processing.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Killer Unit! No Cons, September 2, 2011

By 

Gregory Leslie Williams "Lime" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PreSonus ACP88 8-Channel Compressor/Limiter (Electronics)

This unit is absolutly awsome. Great sound and control of dynamic signals. Pro gear period. Balanced and unbalanced ins and outs using ring-tip-sleave or 1/4 inch. I have purchased my secound unit for the mix down section of my Mackie board. It trims the dynamic transients off and allows me to attenuate the volume of each effected channel, even gating the signal if needed. The other unit I have was used for drums. This did the job just as well making my kit sound as clean as a drum machine with all the human artifacts of real drumming! Solid contruction and pro apperence makes this just the best multi channel comp out there! THIS ROCKS!