Alesis 3630 Compressor RMS/Peak Dual Channel Compressor Limiter with Gate
The Alesis 3630 RMS/Peak Dual Channel Compressor/Limiter With Gate. Great sounding, feature packed and affordable dynamics processor.
The Alesis 3630 provides two independent full-featured compressor/limiters in one rack space while offering excellent sonic quality for any application from studio recording to live sound or broadcast. The 3630 offers Ratio, Threshold, Attack and Decay controls to customize its compression response for even the toughest signals. You can also choose between RMS and Peak compression styles, plus Hard and Soft Knee dynamic curves for every application from subtle gain control to in-your-face punch. As an independent dual-channel compressor, the 3630 offers separate controls for two different source signals. Plus, two fully independent gates with threshold and rate controls allow you to easily and efficiently stifle unwanted ambient noise. Other advanced dynamics processing features such as precise signal metering, a sidechain for keying or ducking effects and stereo linkable operation make the 3630 a popular compressor in its class.
The main features of the Alesis 3630 include:
* Two independent full-featured compressor/limiters in one rack space
* Excellent sonic quality for any application from studio recording to Live sound or broadcast
* The 3630 offers Ratio, Threshold, Attack and Decay controls to customize its compression response for even the toughest signals
* Choose between RMS and Peak compression styles, plus Hard and Soft Knee dynamic curves for every application from subtle gain control to in-your-face punch
* Offers separate controls for two different source signals
* Two fully independent gates with threshold and rate controls allow you to easily and efficiently stifle unwanted ambient noise
* Features also include precise signal metering, a sidechain for keying or ducking effects and stereo linkable operation
* External Power supply included
Retail:
$99-$110
Used:
$99-$110
Verdict:
Mostly negative, but you get what you pay for. Apparently sounds ok on bass however struggles if you push it too hard. If you like that kind of sound you can use it creatively or for a certain effect.
