The Audioscape D-Comp is a highly versatile, diode-based compressor designed for both dynamic control and tonal enhancement, featuring hand-selected Zener diodes, custom-wound transformers, a fully-variable control layout, and exclusive features like a sidechain high-pass filter and stepped attack/release controls, all housed in a sleek 2U rackmount unit, hand-built in small batches in the USA. Versatility at its Core The D-Comp excels across a wide range of applications, from drums to acoustic instruments, offering effortless mastering capabilities as well as the ability to aggressively shape transients. Its unique design allows users to add warmth and midrange thickness while maintaining precise control over dynamics. Whether used for mastering or aggressive transient manipulation, the D-Comp offers sonic flexibility that meets the needs of professionals across various genres and uses. Inspired by Vintage Circuitry Drawing inspiration from vintage compressor designs, the D-Comp retains the desirable quirks and tonal characteristics of classic units but with a modernised approach that enhances its usability and sound quality. This blend of old-school aesthetics with contemporary engineering produces a tool that delivers both nostalgia and innovation. Dynamic Control and Sonic Shaping The D-Comp provides exceptional transient manipulation with its detailed Attack and Release controls, paired with a six-position sidechain high-pass filter. These features enable fine-tuned adjustments, from subtle cohesion to intense dynamic inversion. Whether gently smoothing out acoustic instruments or introducing dramatic compression effects, the D-Comp offers the precision required for intricate dynamic control. Crafted for Professionals Proudly built in small batches in the USA, the D-Comp is assembled by a dedicated team of skilled professionals, each mastering the intricacies of their craft. Every unit is meticulously handcrafted using premium, sonically superior components, including custom-wound transformers and carefully selected boutique Zener diodes. This attention to detail ensures that each D-Comp offers unmatched performance and reliability. Innovative Features The D-Comp is equipped with two custom-wound input and output transformers, designed to preserve the original sonic integrity of the circuit. The unit features fully-variable input, output, and release controls, allowing for precise tonal adjustments, while the 11-position stepped attack control provides granular attack shaping. Additionally, the six-position stepped sidechain high-pass filter, which offers frequency selections from 40Hz to 320Hz, provides a flexible tool for further dynamic shaping. A stereo link switch ensures that both channels receive equal gain reduction, making the D-Comp ideal for stereo buss processing. The compression bypass switch per channel allows users to engage the rich harmonic gain without activating the compression circuit, offering tonal flexibility. The unit’s discrete/transistor circuitry is balanced and electronically stable, ensuring clear, transparent signal handling. Premium Construction The D-Comp is built with premium components throughout, including high-quality Alpha potentiometers and a Triad International Series toroidal power transformer for consistent power delivery. The unit is also equipped with Neutrik metal XLR connectors for reliable connectivity. The exclusive AudioScape custom analog dB gain-reduction meters provide precise visual feedback, further enhancing its professional appeal. Warranty and Support Audioscape offers a hassle-free two-year warranty with every D-Comp, reflecting the brand’s commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Whether used in professional studios or live sound environments, the D-Comp stands as a tool of unparalleled dynamic control and sonic richness.
