The Red 3 is a Class A VCA-based dual mono/stereo compressor/limiter. The compressor/limiter features a single Class A VCA to achieve truly high class compression and limiting free of the usual compromises.

Reviews

“ The Red 3 is one awesome looking box. Everyone who saw it wanted one. In addition to incredible performance, this unit looks like a piece of art. It’s surface is comprised of a beautiful metallic red finish with stylish silver dials and two very distinct VU meters.”

“Both compressors, (Red 3 and d3 Digidesign plug-in) gave beautiful results. Either way, software or hardware, you cannot go wrong with Focusrite.”

J. Arif Verner, Pro Audio Review (USA), May 1998 April ‘97

“The Focusrite Red Range is a reviewer’s dream come true.”

Dave Foister, Studio Sound