The WesAudio ng78 FET Compressor is a stereo FET compressor that combines legendary analog punch with modern digital precision. With full DAW integration, total recall, and stunning sound quality, it brings classic character and effortless control to any hybrid studio.
WesAudio ng78 FET Compressor is a next generation stereo FET compressor that redefines precision, flexibility, and workflow in modern music production. Continuing WesAudio’s legacy of fusing classic analog tone with cutting-edge digital innovation, the NG78 delivers the unmistakable punch and character of a legendary FET design, now enhanced with full digital recall, DAW automation, and stereo operation. Built on the powerful ng500 ecosystem, it offers engineers the best of both worlds - true analog warmth with seamless digital control which allows every setting to be saved, automated, and recalled directly within your DAW for an effortless hybrid workflow.
Crafted from a robust steel chassis and equipped with premium components, the NG78 is designed to meet the demands of today’s hybrid studios. Whether adding impact to drums, cohesion to a mix bus, or punch to a vocal track, it provides unrivaled sonic depth and tactile analog feel paired with modern precision.
WesAudio ng78 FET Compressor Features
- 100% Analog Stereo FET Compressor: (1176-style) with +24dBu of headroom.
- Five Ratio Settings: 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 – including All-Button Mode and a gentle 2:1 ratio option.
- Extended Attack Range: now starting from slower values for more natural transient control.
- Total Recall & Plug-in Control: seamless integration with most major DAWs.
- Parallel Compression: via dedicated MIX knob.
- Carnhill Transformer Output Stage: for added analog weight and character.
- Flexible Detector Linking: choose between dual mono stereo compression or true stereo operation.
- Saturation Mode: a dedicated control simultaneously adjusts input and output (compression circuit disabled), turning the unit into a saturation box or clipper.
- Dynamic Link Technology: adaptive circuit that compensates for component tolerances in the sidechain signal, ensuring perfect stereo balance during compression for every parameter combination.
WesAudio ng78 FET Compressor Specifications
- Attack Time: 20us - 20ms,
- Release Time: 50ms - 1100ms,
- Compression Ratio: 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 (all possible combinations)
- Sidechain Signal HPF: 60, 90, 150 Hz,
- Sidechain Signal High Shelf: 2, 5, 10 kHz,
- Output Impedance: 50ohm,
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (+/- 1dB),
- Signal to Noise Ratio: SNR >83dB,
- Power Consumption: 14W,
- Dimensions: 22" x 10" x 6"
- Weight: about 16 lb
WesAudio ng78 FET Compressor Includes
- WesAudio ng78 FET Compressor
- Power Cable
- USB Cable
- ng78 FET Compressor Control Plugin
- Manufacturer Warranty
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