{"id":18306,"date":"2023-10-24T12:52:38","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T12:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/?post_type=product&p=18306"},"modified":"2026-06-12T17:32:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T17:32:33","slug":"7721-stereo-vca-compressor","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/masteringmansion.com\/pro-audio\/categorias\/compresores-limitadores\/7721-stereo-vca-compressor\/","title":{"rendered":"7721 STEREO VCA COMPRESSOR"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Side Chain Input for Secondary Trigger Source<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Selectable High Pass Filter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Fully Balanced Output Stage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Parallel Processing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Custom Internal Power Supply<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    The Chameleon Labs 7721 Stereo VCA compressor is a powerful analog processor designed to make your tracks sound more compact and powerful.<\/p>\n

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    7721 FEATURES<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      Stereo compressor with VCA-based signal detection<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Super low noise, IC based input section<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Side chain input allows a separate source to be used as the compression trigger<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      IC based, ultra-low noise output stage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      VU meter for Input \/ Output Level and Gain Reduction monitoring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Super low noise internal power supply<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Selectable high pass filter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Threshold, Attack, Release and Ratio controls<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Selectable detection type Peak or RMS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Selectable compression types: Soft or Hard Knee<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Blend control allows you to mix the compressed audio signal with the original signal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        DESCRIPTION<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        When designing the 7721, Chameleon\u2019s engineers started with a clean sheet of paper and deeply evaluated the details associated with developing a bus compressor for the modern studio. Basing detection and voltage control on a voltage control amplifier (VCA) topology and designing a circuit that provides low noise and transparency the team created an acoustic \u201cglue\u00bb that is capable of consistently delivering punch and loudness to the signal.<\/p>\n

        The 7721 provides a classic set of adjustable settings as well as controls only available on esoteric compressors, including:<\/p>\n

        – Soft Knee \/ Hard Knee \u2013 Allows you to change between a softer arriving compression effect and a faster arriving, limiting type effect.<\/p>\n

        – Peak \/ RMS \u2013 This control allows you to choose between the Peak and RMS detection schemes that are quite different. Peak detection engages the compressor by monitoring peak or instantaneous voltage signals. RMS engages by looking at the average energy in the signal and comparing it to the threshold setting. Very different modes of operation that provide great solutions for specific problems.<\/p>\n

        – High Pass Filter \u2013 Allows you to filter out low frequencies and avoid pumping effects. This is particularly helpful when using the sidechain to more precisely control which frequencies are being compressed.<\/p>\n

        – Classic Controls \u2013 Threshold \/ Attack \/ Release \/ Ratio \u2013 Low ratios provide a nice starting place for master transparency, 4:1 provides more color and higher ratios for a tougher sound full of character. We like to use Attack and Release controls to respond to tempo and feel of a track.<\/p>\n

        – Blend \u2013 This control allows you to blend, or mix, the original uncompressed signal with the compressed signal providing another tool you can use to obtain your desired objective.<\/p>\n

        – VU Meter – Monitor Input, Outputs and Gain Reduction levels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        SPECIFICATIONS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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        User Controlled Functions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          On Switch:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Turn Pre Amp On – VU Meter Light<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Compression:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Insert compression circuit or bypass<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Side Chain:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Use Side Chain input for triggering<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Compression:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Soft or Hard Knee compression type<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Detection:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Peak or RMS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          High Pass Filter:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          60, 90, 130 or 200 Hz high pass filter applied to Side Chain detection signal<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Threshold:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Applied between -15dB and +15dB<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Attack:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Attack time in milli seconds – .1 \/ .3 \/ 1 \/ 3 \/ 10 \/ 30<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Release:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Release time in seconds – .1 \/ .3 \/ .6 \/ 1.2 \/ 1.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Ratio:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Compression ratio selection 1.5 \/ 2 \/ 4 \/ 8 \/ 10<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Blend:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Full Dry equivalent to 0% compression, Full Wet equivalent to 100% compression<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Output Gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          -60dB to +20dB Output Level control<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          VU Meter controls (L&R):<\/strong><\/p>\n

          In – Input \/ Out – Output \/ GR – Gain Reduction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Input Connectors<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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            Input (Female XLR):<\/strong><\/p>\n

            50 k\u03a9<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Side Chain Input (Female XLR):<\/strong><\/p>\n

            50 k\u03a9<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Output (Male XLR):<\/strong><\/p>\n

            200 \u03a9<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Audio Specifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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              Noise Specification:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              <-100dBu Input Terminated with 600 \u03a9, compressor ON and Output Gain set to 0dB<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Frequency Response:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              20Hz – 20kHz +\/- 0.25dB<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Headroom:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              > 20dB output level<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Dynamic Range:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              100 dB per AES17 Standard<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Common Mode Rejection:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              100Hz – 10kHz >90dB<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Input and Output Impedance:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              >10k\u03a9 \/ <50 \u03a9<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Indicators<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                Red Input Gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Input Overload<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Red Output Gain:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                Output Overload<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Power Supply<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                  100V – 240V (50\/60Hz):<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Switch mode power supply, fully shielded 3 amp peak output capability, quiescent consumption 0.5 Watts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Mechanical<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    1RU Steel enclosure
                    \nAluminum front panel
                    \nLaser etched graphics
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