Aphex 240 Dual Logic-Gated Easyrider Compressor, RPA tube preamplifier, Silver

Previous RRP: €829.

Aphex 240 D

Logic-assisted gate with automatic Easyrider compression

The Aphex Model 240 combines elements of Aphex’s famous Logic Assisted Gate (as found in the Aphex Models 230 and 622) with those of the automatic Easyrider compressor models.

Aphex Model 240 Dual Logic Gated Compressor at a glance:

• Incredibly stable gate operation
• Logic Assisted Gate and Easyrider work in tandem
• Drive, Speed and Output controls and independent or stereo operation

Incredibly stable gate operation

Logic Assisted Gate technology offers the most reliable, accurate and stable operation of any gate. The patented circuitry is designed so that it never triggers incorrectly, clicks or rattles. Once the gate is triggered, even by a microscopic transient, it runs through its attack, hold and release sequence.

Logic Assisted Gate and Easyrider work in tandem

Unlike most combined gate/compressor units, the Model 240 is designed so that both technologies operate as a seamlessly integrated system. When the logic-assisted gate is activated, the Easyrider compressor is prevented from engaging. This avoids the conflict where the compressor attempts to boost the signal level whilst the gate attempts to reduce it. The gain reduction is ‘frozen’ until the gate reopens.

Drive, Speed and Output controls and independent or stereo operation

The controls in the gating section of the Model 240 include Threshold, Attack, Hold, Release and Depth. The controls in the compressor section of the Model 240 include Drive, Speed (the compressor’s base release rate) and Output. Each channel of the Model 240 can be used independently, or the two channels can be linked for stereo processing. A multi-coloured LED bar display on the front panel indicates either the peak output level or the gain reduction.

Features

• Complete studio channel strip with patented RPA tube preamp
• EasyRider Class A compressor with patented Aphex technology
• Patented logic-based gate technology to prevent false triggering, clicks and clacks
• The universal split-band de-esser maintains presence whilst reducing sibilance in the vocal.
• Industry-renowned Aural Exciter processing for articulate and clear sound enhancement
• Big Bottom technology provides a deep and rich low-pass filter with increased resonance without boosting power.
• The parametric EQ allows for precise fine-tuning of the midrange between the Big Bottom and Aural Exciter frequencies.
• S/PDIF and AES/EBU digital outputs

Technical data:

• Function: Compressor and Gate
• Number of Channels: 2
• Inputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" TRS phone, 2 x 1/4" TRS phone Insert
• Outputs: 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4" TRS phone
• Maximum Input Level: +24dBu
• Compression Threshold: Fixed
• Compression Ratio: 3:1
• Attack Time: Program dependent
• Release Time: Program dependent, user variable release baseline
• Gate Threshold: +20dB to -60dB, variable
• Gate Rate: Attack: 4 mµSec to 100mSec, variable, Hold: 5 mSec to 500 mSec, variable,
  Release: 100 mSec to 1 Sec, variable
• Maximum Output Level: +25dBu, unloaded
• Make-up Gain: Yes
• Frequency Response: 5Hz to 65kHz, +/-1dB
• Built-in automatic wide-range power supply 90–240 V !!!
• Dimensions: 19" x 8 1/4" x 1 3/4"
• Weight: 4 kg /(9 lbs)
• Specialties: Operates either -10dBV or +4dBu independently on each channel

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