Chandler RS-124 EMI Compressor

The Chandler Limited RS124 Compressor is a recreation of one of the most coveted audio valve compressors of all time, the legendary EMI/Abbey Road RS124, reimagined for use in the modern studio environment.

The RS124's undeniably smooth character and ability to tame transients without muffling the sound at steep compression levels, quickly became popular with Abbey Road Studios engineers and widely used throughout the now historic studio, for tracking, buss compression, mixing, and mastering. They were so integral to the recording and mixing process that a pair can be seen in almost every control room photo in Abbey Road Studios during the 60s period.

The RS124 Compressor was built for use at Abbey Road Studios, and was never commercially available.

RS124 COMPRESSOR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CHANNELS: Mono

CIRCUIT: Tube (6BC8,6CG7, 6AL5)

CONNECTIONS
Inputs: XLR (pin 2 hot)
Output: XLR (pin 2 hot)
Transformer balanced I/O (custom wound)

CONTROLS
Input Control: Variable (stepped special order)
Output Attenuator: Variable (stepped special order)
Attack: Selectable, Stepped (9 settings, including 3 Abbey Road Historic serial numbers)
Recovery: Selectable, Stepped (6 settings, and HOLD)
SuperFuse (switchable mode)
Output Impedance: 200/600 ohms, switchable
Stereo linkable: Standard 1/4" jack

POWER
Internal power supply

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