The Tapco Squeez SQ-2 gives you two channels of smooth, natural compression and gating, plus an adjustable air filter for that classic studio vocal sound of the '60s and '70s. The adjustable air filter adds natural top-end as you compress, letting you dial in vintage vocal or guitar sounds without expensive and finicky old gear.

The ups and downs of dynamics
It's a law of physics that audio electronics are noisy. You can raise the volume of the desired sounds to hide the hiss, but by mixing louder you can clip your signal (which causes distortion much worse than the dreaded hiss). Another problem is when certain musical passages are pushed to the limits, you'll find that some softer sections get lost.

Enter Squeez
The Squeez SQ-2 compressor and gate act like an extra pair of hands that quickly adjust the volume of two incoming signals to prevent them from clipping. The SQ-2 offers a variety of controls to let you dial in a "personality" for each of these virtual hands and shape their response to suit the dynamics of the signals they are controlling.

Accurate control for better sound
The Squeez SQ-2 provides threshold and ratio controls that determine when to lower the signal, and by how much. Attack and release control how quickly the Tapco SQ-2 reacts and returns to normal when a strong signal is encountered. And there's an output control that let's you make up the volume lost when the compressor does its thing. There are eight bright LEDs on each channel so you can actually see the compression as it happens. And if all this potential overwhelms you, there's an automatic attack/release button you can engage until you're ready to take full control. Finally, each channel includes a smart gate/expander that essentially turns down the channel so you don't hear a bunch of hum and noise when no signal is playing.

Classic Air EQ
Compressing an audio signal can change the sound in a not-so-good way also. Many compressors can suck out the high frequencies-especially when compressing hard. The SQ-2 compressor includes a unique air EQ circuit that restores the high frequencies lost in compression. And because it's variable, you can decide the exact amount of restoration required.

Connections you can rely on
The Squeez SQ-2 features balanced XLR and 1/4-inch inputs and outputs for connecting to virtually any mixer. A 1/4-inch TRS side chain insert is provided for frequency-dependent or time-shifted compression, ducking, or even triggering the processor with another signal entirely, opening up a whole new palette of sonic control. Compact, the SQ-2 requires just one space of a standard 19-inch rack. It has a switchable 115V/230V power supply in case you've got to leave the country in a hurry. And like everything Tapco or Mackie -made, it's designed tough to withstand the rigors of the road.

Tapco Squeez SQ-2 Compressor and Gate Specifications:

• Acoustic Performance
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz 20 kHz (+0, -1 dB)
  
  Audio Input
• Type: Active balanced XLR and 1/4" jacks
• Impedance: 60 kOhms balanced
• Maximum Input Level: +21 dBu balanced and unbalanced
  
  Audio Output
• Type: XLR and 1/4" jacks
• Impedance: <40 kOhms unbalanced
• Maximum Output Level: +21 dBu
• THD+N @ 1kHz, +4 dBu: 0.05% typical
• SMPTE IMD, +4 dBu: 0.01%
• Noise and Hum, unity gain: < -93 dBu
• Noise and Hum, fully off: < -97 dBu
• Crosstalk @ 20kHz: < -85 dBu
• Common Mode Rejection: >60 dB
  
  Compressor
• Type: Auto soft knee/hard knee
• Threshold: -40 dBu to +20 dBu
• Ratio: 1:1 to LIM
• Attack: 0.1 ms to 200 ms
• Release: 50 ms to 3 sec
• Output: -20 dB to +20 dB
  
  Gate
• Type: Soft gate with expander
• Threshold: OFF to +10 dBu
  
  Air Filter
• Type: Dynamically controlled frequency correction
• Process: Variable from Off to Full
  
  Switches
• CHAN IN/OUT: Bypass switch
• AUTO: Program dependent attack
  
  Indicators
• CLOSE LED for Expander/Gate
• AUTO LED for Auto Attack/Release
• Channel IN LED for CHAN IN/OUT Status
• 8-segment green LED Gain Reduction Meter
• POWER ON LED
  
  AC Power and Current Requirements
• Power Consumption: 12.5 watts
• AC Operating Voltages: U.S.: 120 VAC, 60Hz; Europe: 240 VAC, 50Hz; Japan: 100 VAC, 50/60Hz; Korea: 220 VAC, 60Hz
• Fuse: 315 mA @ 100-240 VAC
  
  Dimensions: 1.75"H x 19"W x 8.5"D (44x483x216mm)
• Weight: 6.6 lbs. (3 kg)

Tapco Squeez SQ-2 Compressor and Gate Features:

• 2-channel compressor/gate with smooth, musical sound
• Auto Soft-Knee/Hard-Knee curves depending on compression setting
• New adjustable Air filter adds natural high-end for classic studio compression sounds (a la Motown records)
• Soft Gate circuitry provides expansion at the threshold to eliminate clipped gated sounds
• Individual Threshold, Ratio, Attack, and Release controls per channel
• Output gain compensation controls
• Auto attack/release function with indicator
• Individual Channel In/Out button and indicator
• Precision 8-segment Gain Reduction meters
• XLR/TRS and Side Chain connections
• Selectable Line voltage (115/230V)

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