The Serpent Audio Chimera 500 Series Compressor is a faithfully replicating the vintage LA3A design, providing a thick and smooth charactered compression, which is perfect for drums, bass, vocals, and more.
The Serpent Audio Chimera 500 Series Compressor brings the classic Opto sound to 500 series format. Featuring an all discrete circuit design, Orange Drop and Elna capacitors, full steel enclosure & cover, class AB transistor output, true T4B optical cell, and transformer balanced input & output, the Chimera delivers the thick, rich, & smooth opto compression sound that you’re looking for.
Serpent Audio Chimera 500 Series Compressor Features
- Made in the USA
- All Discrete Transistor Design
- Transformer Balanced Input & Output
- True T4B Optical Cell (User Replaceable/Upgradable)
- Cinemag Input Transformer
- Full Steel Enclosure & Cover (for maximum signal shielding)
Serpent Audio Chimera 500 Series Compressor Specifications
- Custom Wound Interstage and Output Transformers (Made to Original Specifications)
- Infamous “Mod” Incorporated (increases signal to noise ratio)
- Hard Bypass (Relay Controlled)
- Stereo Linkable
- HF Sidechain Boost (for De-Essing)
- Compress/Limit Mode – Sealed Pots
- Sifam VU Meter
- VPR Compliant (100mA total power consumption)
Serpent Audio Chimera 500 Series Compressor Includes
- Chimera 500 Series Compressor
- Manual
- 2 Year Limited Warranty
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