Chandler Limited RS124 Compressor

Chandler Limited

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Product Code: 1409
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The Chandler Limited RS124 Compressor brings the unmistakable sound of Abbey Road era diode bridge compression into modern studios with the authority, tone, and musicality that made the original EMI units legendary.

Designed for engineers who want unmistakable character over sterile precision, the RS124 delivers thick low end, forward mids, and a smooth, program-dependent response that flatters vocals, bass, drums, and full mixes alike. Built around a faithful recreation of the original EMI RS124 circuit, this mono, line-level compressor uses a diode bridge topology that reacts musically rather than mathematically. The result is compression that feels alive—enhancing density, depth, and harmonic richness without ever sounding constrained. Whether used gently for tone shaping or pushed hard for attitude, the RS124 excels at adding weight and emotion to tracks that need to stand out. The standard RS124 features continuously variable controls that invite hands-on experimentation. It’s an ideal choice for tracking and creative mixing, where subtle control movements can dramatically shape feel and groove. Like all Chandler Limited designs, the RS124 is built to uncompromising standards, combining vintage inspiration with modern reliability.

Chandler Limited RS124 Compressor Features

  • Authentic diode bridge compression based on classic EMI RS124 units
  • Rich, harmonically dense tone with smooth, musical gain reduction
  • Program-dependent response ideal for vocals, bass, drums, and buses
  • Continuously variable controls for expressive, hands-on adjustment
  • Mono, line-level operation for studio tracking and mixing
  • Designed and built by Chandler Limited to professional standards

Chandler Limited RS124 Compressor Includes

  • Chandler Limited RS124 Compressor
  • IEC Power Cable
  • Manual & Literature
  • Manufacturer Warranty

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  • 5
    The Right choice
    Stanley Morris

    I made the right choice for vocals next comp shall be the UA 1176 to catch some peaks this comp is very versatile you can go from serious mojo to modern clean sounding compression that goes unnoticeable

  • 5
    The Magic of the 60s
    Brandon Isaak

    This is probably my favorite compressor of all time. It can do wonders to a signal and still leave it sounding unadulterated. Turn the Superfuse knob, and get a more aggressive sound like an RS-660, which I also own. I've got a lot of nice compressors (RS-660, API2500, SSL G-Comp), but a pair of RS-124s is probably the best, especially for tracking instruments acoustically.

  • 5
    Chandler RS124
    Jeff

    This thing is amazing! It’s quickly becoming my favorite compressor. It’s so smooth and nice on vocal, bass and what you’d normally expect a Vari Mu to excel at, then you flip it into superfuse mode and it works on everything else as well. My only problem is that now I want a second and they are pretty expensive! I highly recommend this comp, if you’re on the fence just go for it, you will not regret it.

  • 5
    sleeper
    ashur

    ITS EXCELLENT PRODUCT

What We Think

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The Chandler Limited RS124 Compressor is perhaps THE most useful compressor that we have encountered. If you're a studious fan of Beatles recordings, you suddenly realize that the RS124 is every bit as important to the overall sound that we know and love as the REDD.51 consoles and the REDD.47 mic amplifier modules. Once you start running signal through the RS124, you'll have the Aha! moment where you recognize it's sound. A couple of things to note - It's not a cartoon-compression device; this is a serious recording tool that is almost clairvoyantly musical in the way that it processes the sound. Nothing sounds as bad as it once did as soon as it goes through the RS124, and it just seems to help the signal no matter how hard you hit it. Unlike many vari-mu designs, the RS124 doesn't get to the point of squashing the life out of what is being compressed. There is always a point... but it's so far down the range that it's incredibly accommodating. It's the perfect unit for containing and enhancing. While it's great at being valve-tacularly soft in it's resulting soundstage, the RS124 will shape kick drums and snare drums instantly, giving them a where other devices have left you frustrated and scratching your head. One customer we arranged a private sneak peek demo for, immediately pre-ordered a pair. And after we spent a day with it, we discovered that we are seriously in-love with the RS124. Use it to fix problem elements, use it in tracking as either a character building device, or as a safety device. Run signals through it multiple times - you can! Famed Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick certainly did. While we can go on and on about this unit, we'll just toss in these other features. The output has a switchable output impedance of either 200 or 600 ohms, giving you a difference in either a more vintage (softer) and more modern (clearer) tonal interaction with the next piece in the chain. And then there is the SuperFuse... So, the front panel fuse cover is not a fuse - it's a switch. When you engage the switch, the bulb suddenly gets brighter (it now equals the brightness of the REDD.47, btw), and the audio gets bigger and more aggressive. So, if you are hoping for an effects box, this feature will make you quite happy with the RS124... not that you wouldn't have been satisfied already. The RS124 can be present at every stage of your production, which is what makes it one of the best investments for anyone looking for a compressor. There is no question; you absolutely want at least two RS124s in your studio.

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