Heritage Audio 609A Elite Stereo/Dual Mono Compressor Limiter
The Heritage Audio 609A Elite Stereo/Dual Mono Compressor Limiter is a faithful recreation of one of the most iconic studio compressors of all time, designed to deliver classic analog dynamics control with modern reliability. Based on the legendary British 33609 design, the 609A Elite offers the smooth, musical compression and limiting that engineers have trusted for decades, now made accessible in a rugged, hand-assembled unit.
Featuring fully discrete Class-A circuitry and transformer-balanced inputs and outputs, the 609A Elite provides unparalleled warmth, depth, and punch to your mixes. With independent compressor and limiter sections per channel, and the ability to operate in stereo-linked or true dual-mono modes, it offers incredible flexibility for tracking, mixing, and mastering applications.
Whether you’re gluing together a drum bus, controlling vocals, shaping guitars, or mastering a final mix, the Heritage Audio 609A Elite delivers the thick, polished sound that defines professional recordings. Built with premium components and housed in a robust 1U rackmount chassis, it’s the perfect addition to any serious studio setup.
Key Features:
- Faithful recreation of the classic 33609 compressor/limiter design
- Stereo-linked or true dual-mono operation
- Fully discrete Class-A circuitry throughout
- Transformer-balanced inputs and outputs for true analog character
- Independent compressor and limiter sections per channel
- Selectable attack and release times for flexible dynamic shaping
- Threshold, ratio, and makeup gain controls for both compression and limiting
- Premium build quality with hand-selected components
- Rugged 1U 19″ rackmount chassis for professional use
- Ideal for drum bus, vocals, guitars, mix bus, and mastering applications
Technical Specifications:
- Channels: 2 (stereo or dual mono)
- Compression Type: Class-A discrete VCA compression and limiting
- Compressor Ratio: 2:1, 4:1, 6:1
- Limiter Ratio: Fixed high ratio
- Attack Time: Fast, Slow selectable
- Release Time: 6 selectable positions
- Threshold: Variable for both compressor and limiter
- Makeup Gain: Variable
- Input/Output: XLR balanced (transformer isolated)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±1 dB
- THD+N: <0.03% @ +4 dBu
- Maximum Output Level: +26 dBu
- Power Supply: Internal, selectable 115V/230V
- Dimensions: 1U 19″ rackmount
- Weight: Approximately 6 kg
Bring timeless British compression and limiting to your studio with the Heritage Audio 609A Elite Stereo/Dual Mono Compressor Limiter — the ultimate tool for achieving polished, professional-sounding mixes with classic analog warmth.