Overstayer Stereo Field Effect

Description

The Overstayer Stereo Field Effect Model 3706 Limiter/Compressor
is an evolution of Overstayer’s passion for FET compressors and classic
analog recording chains. The Stereo Field Effect, or SFE, is a stereo
unit with ganged controls that combines compression and limiting, with
analog tone shaping and harmonics stages to evoke the tonality of a
classic analog recording and mixing chain. Classic FET ratios, as
well as subtle low and hard limit ratios, allow the balance of
compression to harmonics to be tailored, while wide-ranging attack and
release options allow the envelope to shape exactly what hits the
harmonics stages. The integrated sidechain filter and tone shaping of
the discrete harmonics stages allows the signal to remain full even with
large amounts of gain reduction. The Nonlinear mode engages an
alternate aggressive personality, giving you new and unique dynamic
textures. Features:

Classic FET compression in stereo with single controls
Discrete harmonics circuitry to add rich color and character to the
compression, integration that gives you a fluid recording/mix chain
Parallel blend control; adjust compression and harmonics as aggressively as needed and balance to taste
Multiple ratios allow for subtle control to harder limiting, while
the external sidechain loop can be used to shape further or bypass
compression altogether, driving only the analog harmonics
Nonlinear mode brings creative and extreme punch, and energized compression balanced with additional harmonics
Transformer balanced discrete output stage
Power supply included with rugged 5 pin XLR connector and IEC cable

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