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BSS DPR-404 Quad Compressor/De-Esser £1,164.98
Description
The DPR-404 is a 4 channel compressor with high frequency de-essing.
Attack and release time constants are automatically and continually regulated by dynamic and harmonic content of program material.
The unit features electronically balanced inputs and outputs.
R.R.P. £1,552.50
Our Price: £1,164.98 Inc VAT
Technical Specifications
- Input Section
- Impedance Balanced 12k ohm differential.
- Max. Input Level + 20dBv.
- CMRR better than 50dB, 20Hz to 20Khz.
- Connector XLR331 or equivalent.
- Output Section
- Impedance Balanced and floating to drive 600 ohm loads.
- Max. Output Level +20dBv into 600 Ohm load.
- Connector XLR332 or equivalent.
- System Performance
- Frequency Response + 1DB, 20Khz, ultrasonic low pass filter 3db at 32kHz.
- Noise Measured to CCIR 4682, <-86dBv.
- Distortion THD <0.05%, 20Hz to 20kHz.
- SMPTE IM <0.02%.
- Crosstalk <90dB, 20Hz to 20kHz.
- Operating Controls
- De-ess Frequency Variable from 10kHz to 10kHz, dynamic HF shelf turnover frequency.
- De-ess Threshold Variable from +20dBv to 30dBv, independent of compressor/limiter settings.
- Threshold Variable between +20dBv and 30dBv.
- Ratio Variable from 1:1 to infinity:1 (LIMIT) progressive soft to hard knee characteristic.
- Attack Program dependent, auto time constant. Nominal 200microsec (30 microsec FAST) for 10% response, and nominal 2ms (300 microsec FAST) for 63% response.
- Release Program dependant, 2 part auto time constant. Nominal 10ms (2ms FAST) to 63% recovery after 4ms overdrive 10db above threshold, and nominal 1s (300ms FAST) to 63% recovery after 40ms overdrive 10dB above threshold.
- Gain Variable from 20dB to +20dB.
- Link Stereo linkable in pairs 1/2 and 3/4 Channels 1 and 3 become masters.
- Metering
- Gain Reducton 8 point LED display showing progressive gain reduction from right to left calibrated in dB's.
- Below Threshold 5 points LED display showing sidechain level below and up to threshold.
- Clip Single LED showing onset of channel clip.
- General
- Size 482mm x 44mm x 282mm (19" x 1.75" x 11").
- Weight 5kg (11lbs) gross shipping.
- Electricity Supply Switched 120/240V +10% 20% 50/60Hz.
Features
- Each channel includes:
- Threshold control
- Below threshold metering
- Ratio control
- A gain reduction meter
- A clip LED
- Gain control
- Linking
- High frequency de-esser.

