Germanium Compressor

OVERVIEW

The Germanium series continues with the GERMANIUM Compressor. The Germ Comp starts with the same all class A amp found in the Germ Pre and Tone Control and is transformer balanced in and out. The compression circuit uses an FET gain reduction element but with the tricks and flexibility of all the Germ units. Some of the most notable additions include a Wet/Dry mix (for "submixing" tracks within the comp), Comp Curve (which selects the knee using various diode combinations), Clean/Dirty comp and Sidechain filter. Many of the Germ Comp parameters have been purposely set by studio use and listening not by over analyzing them with test gear. The result is a musical powerhouse ready for tracking, mixing, and mastering.

All Germanium units require and function on the PSU-1, Chandler Limited power supply. The PSU-1 has an internal switch for setting voltage to 120V or 220V (115V/230V). For more information please call us at (319) 885-4200.

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USERS

Joe Chiccarelli

Producer, Engineer, Mixer ( The White Stripes, The Strokes, The Raconteurs, Alanis Morrisette, Jason Mraz, U2, Elton John, Beck, Etta James, Rufus Wainright, Frank Zappa, The Killers, Counting Crows, Tori Amos)

Shawn Dealey

Engineer, Counting Crows

Tony Maserati

( Robin Thicke, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Pink, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Jason Mraz, R. Kelly, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Puff Daddy, Tupac, Mary J. Blige, James Brown )

Peter Katis

( Interpol, Guster, Longwave, Ours, Robbers On High Street )

Mogwai
Michael James

( Jawbreaker, New Radicals, Janes Addiction, Chicago, Hole )

Joe McGrath

( AFI, Offspring, Green Day, Ryan Adams, Morrissey, Alkaline Trio, Sum 41, Blink-182, B.B. King )

Jimmy Messer

( Kelly Clarkson )

Ethan Mates

( Linkin Park, Korn, Black Eyed Peas, Tupac, Slipknot, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Lopez, Tom Petty, Motley Crue, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Haze, Good Charlotte, Sting )

David Archuleta
Collective Soul
Billy Bob Thornton

( The Billy Bob Thornton Band, Academy Award Winner )

Michael Wagener

( Mötley Crüe, Overkill, Accept, Great White, Poison, Alice Cooper, Extreme, Megadeth, Janet Jackson, Ozzy Osbourne, Dokken, Metallica, White Lion, Skid Row )

Emmylou Harris

( Multiple GRAMMY AWARD Winner )

Brian Ahern

( Anne Murray, Emmylou Harris, Marty Robbins, George Jones, Ricky Skaggs )

Michael Brauer

( Producer, Mixer, Engineer - Rolling Stones, Coldplay, John Mayer, Paul McCartney, Aretha Franklin, and more... )

TESTIMONIALS

Joe Chiccarelli

"I have used Chandler Zener and TG compressors on every album i've done since they've been made. I think I can honestly say about half the guitars I've ever done have been TG preamps. These would include drums and guitars on albums for The Shins, The White Stripes, The Strokes, The Raconteurs, Manchester Orchestra, Stars, Alanis Morrisette, Jason Mraz,U2, Elton John, Beck, etc. Pretty much every album I've been apart of for the last ten years or more has had Chandler gear on it. That would include TG Preamps and EQ. Zener, Germanium and TG compressors."

David McConnell

"Your line is the first I have been serious about of any of the newer audio companies in the last 15 years. Your TG-1 and Germanium Compressor actually beats the vintage stuff in my opinion."

Mako, France

"Just a quick message to let you know that I'm so happy with my pair of Germ Comps. It's the fattest and most versatile compressor I've ever used.... amazing!! Thanks again."

Fletcher

"In my 30 years of engineering I have never encountered a compressor that can repair and enhance any sound thrown its way!! Between that unit and the "tone control" you have some of the most valuable and most used tools in my racks [no bullshit]..."

Michael Wagener

"This has to be the fattest, squeeziest, most analog, in your face, kick ass compressor I've heard."

Michael James

"This is one of the most exciting recording tools I've used in many years. The two Germ Curves and the Mix control are especially noteworthy."

KROK, Gearslutz

"I have played with these quite a bit. WOW! The most flexible compressor I have ever used....hands down."

Matthew Sweet

"The compressor--just the coolest ever. The wet-dry feature is the most amazing thing I've ever used on a compressor. Am I crazy or is it destined to become the norm? These are instant classics. Selecting the different curves by chip name is also mind blowing. The sidechain--totally cool."

Greg Wells

"The Germ Comp is great. What a brilliant combo of smart flexible design and tasteful sonics. I'm not returning this unit!"

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Circuit Type	Discrete, Transistor/FET, Solid-state
Channels	Mono
Feature Set	Input: Adjustable Attack: Adjustable Release: Adjustable Clean Comp/Dirty Comp: switchable Sidechain: Out, 30, 60, 90, 150, 300 Hz, switchable Comp Curve: 4 position, switchable Mix: Wet/dry blend Output (Gain): Switched, 3 dB steps Feedback: Negative feedback control Mix: Wet/Dry blend Link: Switched Bypass: True bypass
I/O	XLR (pin 2 hot), Transformer balanced, custom wound
Power	External (PSU-1), Purchased separately