The Basswitch Dual Band Compressor is a high-end compressor in pedal size built especially for bass instruments.
By intelligently linking parameters like attack and release, the amount of controls could be reduced whilst those parameters are dynamically adjusted to the bass-signal. So, operating this device becomes an intuitive, simple and fast act - a clear benefit for live performances.
Equipped with two fully fledged high-end compressors working in two adjustable frequency-ranges, the Basswitch Dual Band Compressor allows effective and harmonious compression of bass signals.
This includes contouring fast staccato-passages, well-defined slapping-lines and a smooth concentration of the sound.
Whether a function similar to a limiter is required or only small peaks shall be balanced out, the variable compression ratios from 1:1 up to 10:1 create the preconditions for a variety of possible sounds. At this the blue LED shows the intensity of the compression - the harder the two VCA feed forward compressors work, the brighter it glows.
Due to its soft knee-characteristics the Basswitch Dual Band Compressor provides a smooth and subtle transition to the compressed sound.
The bypass mode of the Basswitch Dual Band Compressor can easily be changed from Buffered-Bypass, where the device acts as a totally neutral line-driver to True-Bypass, where the input and output are linked with zero losses to one another via a relay with gold-plated contacts.
The input voltage is rectified, then filtered stabilized and doubled to 18V. This guarantees the necessary headroom to handle high peak levels and makes an active/passive switch redundant.
The extremely robust construction with its protected controls and indestructible switching mechanism will provide many years of joy with the Basswitch Dual Band Compressor.

MPN: 5006

• Q: What is the effect of an impedance converter?
  
• A: The sound will be freshened up and signal loss through long cable runs will be compensated.
  
  
• Q: How can I compensate the signal loss on my effects board?
  
• A: By using an impedance converter, which provides a high impedance input socket for the instrument signal and a low impedance output signal that is more resistent against loss.
  
  
• Q: What is Lehle True Sound Technology?
  
• A: Lehle True Sound Technology is based on individual measures that follow one common goal: transporting the sound and character of the instrument in the best way possible, without any negative alteration. It achieves an open and dynamic sound without losing any detail. The buffers are designed to easily transmit within the megaherz-range. The Lehle True Sound technology uses either goldplated relais or goldplated switches, even the smallest currents will be transported without any degradation for many years to come.