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Heritage Audio Herchild 660

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Vari-Mu tube compressor based on the Fairchild 660, with side chain filter, VU meter and switchable DC threshold.  All product info

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Heritage Audio Herchild 670

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  • Manufacturer: Heritage Audio
  • Hardware type: Compressor/Limiter
  • Amplifier principle: Tube
  • Operation: Vari-Mu
  • Number of channels: 2x2
  • ...
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€ 5,637.60
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Heritage Audio Herchild 660

A new look for the world's most famous compressor!

  • 1-channel, completely tube-based variable-mu compressor
  • Modern replica of the legendary Fairchild 660
  • Equipped with 11 tubes and 5 transformers operated at high voltage
  • Side chain filter
  • Direct access to the infinitely variable DC threshold, which can be used to influence the compression ratio and working curve
  • All 6 original Attack and Release settings can be switched
  • Easy tube replacement via exposed tube chassis
  • Illuminated VU meter
  • 19" device with 3U installation height
  • incl. accessories: mains cable


    Rear view of the Herchild 660 with its 11 tubes
    The 11 tubes of the Herchild 660

    Classic reissued

    The Herchild 660 is a single-channel tube-based variable mu compressor inspired by the legendary Fairchild 660. Not only the external appearance, but also the internal components are in no way inferior to the original. The Herchild 660 houses a total of 11 tubes and 5 transformers, which are operated with high voltage. This results in a clean, transparent sound without annoying artifacts. In addition, the device can also produce a heavy and dense effect with the overtones of the audio signal. The fact that the compressor, like the original, works with a gradually developing ratio curve means that no fixed ratios can be specified for the threshold, but there are four threshold curve options that can be set using the large "DC Threshold" rotary control. The amount of compression is adjusted using the " AC Threshold" control. The attack and release times on the Herchild 660 are controlled via a rasterized rotary potentiometer with 6 time constant presets. Position 1, for example, corresponds to an attack time of 0.2ms and Release of 0.3 seconds. The device also has a side chain filter with four setting options at 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz and 350Hz.

    Technical data:

    • Frequency response: 40Hz - 15kHz, +/-1 dB
    • Input impedance: 2kΩ
    • Output impedance: 600Ω
    • Output level: +4 or +8VU (+30dBu clipping point)
    • Self-noise: below -82dBu
    • SNR: 120dB
    • Harmonic distortion: less than 1% up to an output level of +18dBu (no limiting)
    • Sidechain filter switchable at 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz & 350Hz
    • Input transformer: AMI
    • Output transformer: CineMag
    • Input: 1x XLR 3-pin (balanced)
    • Output: 1x XLR 3-pin (balanced)
    • Dimensions (W x H x D): 482mm x 134mm x 200mm
    • Weight: 7.4kg


    Features:

    • Manufacturer: Heritage Audio
    • Hardware type: Compressor/Limiter
    • Amplifier principle: Tube
    • Operation: Vari-Mu
    • Number of channels: 1x1
    • Format: 19"
    • Max. Gain in db: 12
    • Ratio values: Vari-Mu
    • Attack value: 0,2ms - 0,8ms
    • Release values: 0,3s - 5s
    • Blend control: No
    • Side Chain-Filter: 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz & 350Hz
    • Side Chain-Insert: No
    • Saturation effect: Tube
    • Equivalent input noise in db: -82
    • Transformer balanced: In & Output
    • Transformer manufacturer: Ami + CineMag
    • Power Adapter: Internal
    Heritage Audio Herchild 660 Product ImageHeritage Audio Herchild 660
    € 5,637.60

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