Heritage Audio BritStrip Channel Strip with Diode Bridge Compressor

Description

A British-flavored Money Channel for Your Studio
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Heritage Audio BritStrip Channel Strip with Diode Bridge Compressor
1-channel Channel Strip with 73-style Preamp, 3-band Inductor EQ, Diode-bridge Compressor, 24-step Detented Output, and Stereo Link
A British-flavored Money Channel for Your Studio
The Heritage Audio BritStrip combines a 73-style preamp, British-style EQ, and diode-bridge compressor into a vibe-infused, single-rackspace unit. This channel strip boasts a transparent passive design to minimize insertion loss, with top-level components to ensure the best sound possible. The BritStrip’s preamp delivers a classic “British Iron” sound with up to +80dB of input gain, and its 3-band EQ nails the sonics and behavior of revered British-style units. And when you fire up its compressor, your tracks will gain a studio-quality polish, with incredible weight and color. The BritStrip’s 24-step detented output provides rock-solid stereo imaging when using the built-in stereo link to pair it with another unit. If you’re in need of an amazing-sounding analog front end for your DAW, Sweetwater highly recommends the BritStrip from Heritage Audio.
73-style preamp section delivers classic “British Iron”
The BritStrip’s preamp section is based around a 3-stage Class A 73-style circuit. High-quality components such as Styroflex and tantalum capacitors ensure top-level sound, while Carnhill transformers inject everything you run through it with a healthy dose of “British Iron.” Up to +80dB of input gain is enough to satisfy your output-hungry dynamic and ribbon mics, while selectable input impedance tailors the BritStrip’s input stage to your low-output microphones. And extra-loud sources will benefit from a -20dB pad. You also get +48V phantom power for your condenser mics, a problem-solving polarity reverse function, and a line-level mode that makes re-amping pre-recorded tracks a breeze. At Sweetwater, we’ve used this function to add vibe and character to clinical-sounding recordings. The BritStrip’s preamp section also includes a high-impedance JFET DI input that’s guaranteed to add muscle to your bass and guitar tracks.
EQ section includes three bands of tone shaping
British-style inductor equalizers are easily the industry’s most revered, and the BritStrip’s EQ nails the sonics and behavior of these legendary units. This characterful 3-band EQ injects your tracks with clarity, sheen, warmth, punch, and air using the classic curves that you’ve heard on countless studio recordings. The high band includes +/-16dB of shelving, selectable at 10kHz, 12kHz, or 16kHz. The low band includes +/-16dB of shelving, selectable at 60Hz, 110Hz, or 220Hz. Both the high band and low band have selectable shelving/peak filter types. The semi-parametric mid band includes +/-18dB of peaking with switchable Q, selectable at 0.36kHz, 0.7 kHz, 1.6 kHz, 3.2 kHz, 4.8 kHz, or 7.2kHz. You also get a highpass filter, selectable at 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz, or 300Hz. No matter what you run through it, the BritStrip’s EQ is guaranteed to make it sound its best.
Diode-bridge compressor section yields colorful dynamics
Like it was plucked from the heart of a British-style console, the BritStrip’s compression section reins in out-of-control dynamics, while infusing your tracks with muscular weight and ear-pleasing color. This comp boasts a tried-and-true diode-bridge topology, along with an impressive array of engineer-friendly features. Dialing in the BritStrip’s compressor is a cinch, thanks to intuitive controls for threshold and makeup gain. A button lets you toggle your attack speed between ultra-fast (great for slamming drums) and slow (ideal for gluing a mix together) with a single touch of your finger. Release values range from 50ms to 400ms, plus you get a super-useful automatic mode. A sidechain filter makes it easy to keep excessive frequencies from unbalancing your mix, and a blend control supplies dead-simple parallel compression. You also get an external sidechain input and a top-quality gain reduction meter. To top it off, the BritStrip’s compressor can be inserted before or after its EQ.
Heritage Audio BritStrip Features:
1-channel British-flavored channel strip with preamplifier, equalizer, and compressor
Transparent passive design minimizes insertion loss
24-step detented output provides rock-solid stereo imaging when using the built-in stereo link
73-style preamp delivers a classic “British Iron” sound with up to +80dB of input gain
Selectable input impedance adapts to your low-output microphones
-20dB pad accommodates extra-loud sources
+48V phantom power for your condenser microphones
Polarity reverse function solves phase-alignment issues
Line-level mode makes re-amping prerecorded tracks a breeze
High-impedance JFET DI input for electric guitars and basses
3-band inductor EQ nails the sonics and behavior of revered British-style units
High band includes +/-16dB of shelving, selectable at 10kHz, 12kHz, or 16kHz
Low band includes +/-16dB of shelving, selectable at 60Hz, 110Hz, or 220Hz
High and low bands have selectable shelving/peak filter types
Semi-parametric mid band includes +/-18dB of peaking with switchable Q, selectable at 0.36kHz, 0.7 kHz, 1.6 kHz, 3.2 kHz, 4.8 kHz, or 7.2kHz
Highpass filter, selectable at 50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz, or 300Hz, makes short work of muddy sources
Diode-bridge compressor reins in out-of-control dynamics while adding weight and color
Intuitive controls for threshold and makeup gain make dialing in your settings easy
Attack speed toggles between ultra-fast (great for slamming drums) and slow (ideal for gluing a mix together)
Release values range from 50ms to 400ms, plus you get a super-useful automatic mode
Sidechain filter makes it easy to keep excessive frequencies from unbalancing your mix
Blend control supplies dead-simple parallel compression
Specification
Detail
Preamp Type
Solid State
Number of Channels
Single Channel
Phantom Power
Yes
Pads
-10dB
Polarity Switch
Yes
EQ
3-band EQ (High, Mid, Low), Highpass Filter
Compressor
Diode Bridge Compressor
Frequency Response
15Hz- 30Khz (±0.5dB)
Analog Inputs
2 x XLR (Line, Mic), 1 x 1/4" (DI)
Analog Outputs
1 x XLR, 1 x RCA (Link)
Other I/O
2 x 1/4" (Sidechain Send, Sidechain Return), 1 x 1/4" (Thru)
Rack Spaces
1U
Power Source
External Power Supply with IEC AC cable (included)
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