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HIGHLAND DYNAMICS BG2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Write less automation.\u00a0 Find more enjoyment.\u00a0 The BG2 is an all-tube, fully transformer-balanced \u201cvery-mu\u201d compressor with automatic leveling capability, but there\u2019s much more to it than mere leveling.<\/p>\n

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The BG2 is a marriage of classic tube compressor topologies.\u00a0 Its front end is in the style of a British-modified modified Altec 436 while its twin 6V6 output amp is reminiscent of the venerable RCA BA6A and Gates output stages. The result is a compressor with heavy tube character that sounds more airy and spacious than most.<\/p>\n

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COMPRESSION MODES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perhaps its most unique feature is the ability to change feedback modes between British and American styles.\u00a0 Essentially giving you two different compressor sounds to choose from.<\/p>\n

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British<\/strong><\/p>\n

British mode utilizes a modified Altec 436 plate-to-plate style feedback. With less gain, a cleaner, more hi-fi sound and smoother operation. \u00a0British mode is the big smooth tube compressor voicing.<\/p>\n

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American<\/strong><\/p>\n

American mode lets more harmonics and color come through, instantly changing your BG2 to a different animal altogether.\u00a0 The sound is rich, lively and robust.<\/p>\n

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COMPRESSION ON\/OFF<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a compression on\/off switch that removes the side-chain tube, turning the compressor into a line amp. With the compression turned off, you can drive it into distortion. You can achieve different colors of distortion with both the feedback and input selection switches.<\/p>\n

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INPUT IMPEDANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The BG2 has standard 600 Ohm input, or 150 ohm for more gain and transformer color. It’s also useful when running a microphone directly in with no preamp.<\/p>\n

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LINKING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two BG2s can be linked with a single instrument cable via a 1\/4\u201d jack on each rear panel and the link\u00a0switch on the front panel.<\/p>\n

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BUILD<\/strong><\/p>\n

The BG2 build quality is impressive with a rugged chassis, custom oversized transformers, US and European capacitors and a striking US-made Simpson panel meter.\u00a0 It\u2019s built by hand, for people that truly appreciate thoughtful design and construction.<\/p>\n

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