Heritage Audio SUCCESSOR Bus Compressor
The Heritage Audio SUCCESSOR Bus Compressor is a powerful stereo/dual mono compressor designed to bring classic transformer-coupled Class-A punch and glue to your mix bus, stems, and individual tracks. Inspired by legendary vintage designs but enhanced with modern features, the SUCCESSOR offers a new level of control, coloration, and musicality to your dynamic processing chain.
Featuring fully discrete Class-A circuitry and Carnhill transformer-balanced inputs and outputs, the SUCCESSOR delivers the warmth, richness, and punchy vibe that define analogue excellence. Unlike traditional VCA compressors, the SUCCESSOR introduces a diode-bridge compression design, providing ultra-fast attack, smooth release characteristics, and a thick, harmonically rich compression that remains musical even under heavy gain reduction.
With controls for blend (parallel compression), sidechain filtering, stereo link, and a variety of ratio and attack/release options, the SUCCESSOR allows for fine-tuning whether you are gluing together a mix, adding punch to drums, controlling bass dynamics, or enhancing the cohesiveness of a master.
Key Features:
- Stereo/dual mono bus compressor with Class-A diode-bridge design
- Fully discrete circuitry with Carnhill input and output transformers
- Blend control for parallel compression without external routing
- Sidechain high-pass filter to prevent over-compression of low end
- Selectable attack and release times for flexible dynamic control
- Ratio control for precise compression shaping
- Stereo link function for cohesive stereo bus operation
- Transformer-balanced inputs and outputs for authentic analogue tone
- Robust 1U 19″ rackmount chassis for professional environments
- Ideal for mix bus, drums, bass, vocals, mastering, and more
Technical Specifications:
- Channels: Stereo linked or dual mono
- Compression Type: Diode-bridge Class-A compressor
- Ratio Settings: 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 10:1, 20:1
- Attack Times: Variable from ultra-fast to slow
- Release Times: Variable, including automatic settings
- Blend Control: Continuous from dry to wet
- Sidechain High-Pass Filter: Selectable (80 Hz, 160 Hz, 300 Hz)
- Input/Output: XLR balanced (Carnhill transformer isolated)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz ±0.2 dB
- THD+N: <0.03% at +4 dBu
- Maximum Output Level: +26 dBu
- Power Supply: Internal, selectable 115V/230V
- Dimensions: 1U 19″ rackmount
- Weight: Approximately 5 kg
Give your mixes the classic analogue glue, energy, and depth they deserve with the Heritage Audio SUCCESSOR Bus Compressor - a must-have tool for modern music production, mixing, and mastering professionals.
