Bettermaker Bus Compressor

Like the 2019 TEC Award-nominated Bettermaker Mastering Equalizer and the rest of the award winning Bettermaker product line, the Bus Compressor combines a pristine stereo analog signal path (newsworthy in its own right!) with digital recall and parameter control, and/or automation from a cross-platform plug-in. In other words, Bettermaker users get all of the unmatched sonics of a boutique analog signal path with all of the convenience of a plug-in.

The Bettermaker Bus Compressor is designed for critical tracking, mixing, and mastering work. Think of it as an awesome stereo analog compressor first and foremost, one that’s in league with all of the most revered manufacturers in the industry. Then add complete digital control of all parameters for instant recall from the front panel and recall and automation from the Bettermaker plug-in.

• advanced analog stereo VCA compressor with PEAK detection
• all parameters are digitally controlled via front panel and/or DAW (with dedicated plugin)
• dry/wet MIX control for parallel compression
• sidechain high pass filter with hardware insert and preview function
• adjustable THD for harmonically rich sound
• on-board measurement of PEAK/RMS levels
• Frequency response 10Hz to 22kHz (+/- 0.2 dB)
• Dynamic range: 106dB (+23dBu, 22kHz BW)
• S/N ratio: 87dB (A-weighted, +4dBu, 22kHz BW, unity gain)
• Crosstalk: -83dB @ 1kHz, +18dBu, channel-to-channel
• CMRR: max 85 dB @ 3 kHz, min 52 dB @ 20Hz, 20 kHz BW
• THD: 2nd: < 0.06%, 3rd: < 0.01%; 4th: < 0.006%; (+4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, THD and CLIP disabled)
• balanced stereo input (XLR), 23dBu max input level (THD < 0.2%)
• balanced stereo output (XLR), 23dBu max output level (THD < 0.2% into >2kohm)