As the title states, I am selling the legendary Joemeek SC2.2 stereo photo-optical compressor—a true classic of British analog outboard gear designed by Ted Fletcher. The unit is in excellent cosmetic condition and fully functional; it has been used exclusively in a professional studio environment for tracking and mixing.

Unlike cold, clinical modern VCA compressors, the SC2.2 utilizes photo-resistors (LDR/Opto) that react to the signal in an exquisitely musical, non-linear fashion. It is a unit with unique color and character—formidable for adding "weight" and "glue" to the drum bus, transforming acoustic and electric guitars, or creating devastating parallel compression on vocals.

It also features the iconic "Dark Mode" switch, a special function that alters the optical stage's release curve, delivering an even denser, warmer, and more vintage sonic texture.

Features and controls:

True stereo-linked architecture

Comprehensive controls: Input Gain, Slope (Ratio), Compression, Attack, Release, and Output Gain

"Dark Mode" switch for a unique release character

Balanced XLR connections on the rear

Solid original construction and iconic green front panel


Come da titolo, vendo lo storico compressore stereo foto-ottico Joemeek SC2.2, un vero classico dell'outboard analogico britannico progettato da Ted Fletcher. L'unità è in ottime condizioni estetiche e perfettamente funzionante in ogni sua parte, utilizzata solo in studio professionale per riprese e missaggio.

A differenza dei freddi e clinici compressori VCA moderni, l'SC2.2 sfrutta resistenze fotoelettriche (LDR/Opto) che reagiscono al segnale in modo squisitamente musicale e non lineare. È una macchina dotata di un colore e di un carattere unici, formidabile per dare "peso" e colla (glue) al drum bus, per stravolgere le chitarre acustiche ed elettriche o per creare una compressione parallela devastante sulle voci.

Dispone inoltre dell'iconico selettore "Dark Mode", una funzione speciale che modifica la curva di release dello stadio ottico, regalando una pasta sonora ancora più densa, calda e vintage.

Caratteristiche e controlli:

  • Architettura puramente stereo linkata
  • Controlli completi: Input Gain, Slope (Ratio), Compression, Attack, Release e Output Gain
  • Switch "Dark Mode" per una release dal carattere unico
  • Connessioni bilanciate XLR sul retro
  • Costruzione originale solida e iconico pannello frontale verde


This item is sold As-Described

This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.

Listed7 days ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • SC2.2 Photo Optical Stereo Compressor
Finish
  • Green
Categories
Year
  • 2000s

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