A-Designs Audio HM2 Nail Dual-Channel Compressor Limiter

The Nail is an extremely versatile dynamic controller: It can be colourful or sonically transparent, depending on the desired results.

It features a unique control that we all take for granted in plug-ins, but very few hardware compressors offer. The mix knob is continuously variable and blends the dry, uncompressed signal with the wet, compressed signal—a function that allows hustle free parallel compression.

This high-pass filter control is constantly variable up to 250Hz. The filter control allows you choose the point that will cause the compressor to engage based on the frequency activity of the music. The filter prevents the compressor from dragging down the volume of the whole track, causing unwanted pumping in music with a hotter kick drum or bass when the compressor is engaged.

Another feature of the Nail is the combination of the Threshold and Hard Threshold knobs:
The threshold knob works like an LA2A by turning it clockwise—the further to the right the knob is turned, the more compression and gain reduction there is to the material.

The hard threshold determines the point at which the compressor engages. This means that you can dial in the compressor so that it only compresses the most aggressive peaks. This is a great tool when you want to use fairly heavy compression, but only on the most dynamic parts of the signal.

Serial No. #907086

Excellent working condition, good visual condition. PSU is switchable between 100V / 120V and 240V, currently set to work on 240V. Fuse has to be changed for 100V / 120V operation. EU power cord included.. EU power cord included.

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