avalon-design ad2044 Data Sheet
AD2044
O P T O - C O M P R E S S O R
Pure Class A music recording systems since 1985.
2000 by AVALON INDUSTRIES, INC. PO Box 5976, San Clemente, California, U.S.A.
Tel: 949-492-2000 Fax: 949-492-4284
www.avalondesign.com
email.avalon@avalondesign.com
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Pure Class A, 100% discrete design
Smooth musical detail and sonic excellence
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SONIC EXCELLENCE
The Avalon AD2044 Pure Class A opto-compressor is the
most transparent, low noise optical-compressor available
today. Designed to optimize absolute signal integrity and
musical performance, the AD2044 combines advanced
electronics with sonic excellence unequaled by lesser
designs. The AD2044 is the perfect solution for two buss
music-program compression, mastering applications,
mono bass and instruments.
Features include state-of-the-art, balanced 100% discrete,
Pure Class A signal amplifiers, practical "real-world" user
features and rugged hardware designed to deliver true high
performance audio for many years.
The Avalon AD2044 Pure Class A opto-compressor is the
most transparent, low noise optical-compressor available
today. Designed to optimize absolute signal integrity and
musical performance, the AD2044 combines advanced
electronics with sonic excellence unequaled by lesser
designs. The AD2044 is the perfect solution for two buss
music-program compression, mastering applications,
mono bass and instruments.
Features include state-of-the-art, balanced 100% discrete,
Pure Class A signal amplifiers, practical "real-world" user
features and rugged hardware designed to deliver true high
performance audio for many years.
LINEAR OPTICAL COMPRESSION
Computer matched, high speed linear opto elements
provide the non invasive passive attenuator system for
invisible gain reduction. The AD2044 incorporates a unique
external control loop and current monitored optical driver
for smooth control plus the benefits of traditional vintage
LDR (light dependant resistor) compression.
Computer matched, high speed linear opto elements
provide the non invasive passive attenuator system for
invisible gain reduction. The AD2044 incorporates a unique
external control loop and current monitored optical driver
for smooth control plus the benefits of traditional vintage
LDR (light dependant resistor) compression.
MINIMUM SIGNAL PATH DESIGN
Avalon's advanced true symmetry design offers high-
voltage, large headroom, extended bandwidth and very low
noise. The use of 100% discrete, Pure Class A signal
amplifiers offer the serious music professional unlimited
sonic character and a natural harmonic detail that
enhances the program material and becomes one with the
music itself.
Avalon's advanced true symmetry design offers high-
voltage, large headroom, extended bandwidth and very low
noise. The use of 100% discrete, Pure Class A signal
amplifiers offer the serious music professional unlimited
sonic character and a natural harmonic detail that
enhances the program material and becomes one with the
music itself.
The AD2044 can be found in the world's leading recording
studio's, mastering facilities and artist/producers outboard
racks. These professionals rely on the AD2044 daily to
help them complete their "sonic signature" and turn
recordings into musical masterpieces.
studio's, mastering facilities and artist/producers outboard
racks. These professionals rely on the AD2044 daily to
help them complete their "sonic signature" and turn
recordings into musical masterpieces.
AVALON
DESIGN
Minimum audio signal path
Dual mono or Stereo operation
Transparent, non-invasive compression
Very low noise -94dB
High headroom +30dB
Fully balanced inputs and outputs
DC coupled, no transformers in audio path
Variable threshold, ratio, attack & release
Large accurate professional VU meters
Wide bandwidth -3dB 1Hz to 450kHz
Low distortion less than 0.5% THD and IMD
External side-chain access XLR
All signal routing with sealed silver relays
100% discrete power supplies for audio path
External 150W toroidal power supply
Long lasting, stainless steel hardware
AVALON DESIGN PURE CLASS A AD2044 DUAL MONO-STEREO OPTO-COMPRESSOR