PreSonus BLUEMax

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The BlueMAX is the world's first affordable stereo analog compressor with preset compression curves tailored for a variety of individual instrument and vocal applications. There is a 'manual' mode that allows control over parameters like attack, release, and ratio. The BlueMAX also features full metering over gain reduction and input/output levels plus a sidechain insert jack for spectral processing. The BlueMAX is truly the easiest way to get world-class dynamics control for any recording or live sound application.

Features

• 15 studio pre-sets: 3 vocal, 8 instrument, 2 classic stereo, 2 special effects "Squeeze Guitar" and "Pump"
• Manual mode gives you full control over compression parameters, including: variable input/output; Attack/release times and ratio from 1:1 to 20:1
• Onboard metering shows input/output levels and gain reduction
• Stereo/mono operation with high gain mono input for plugging instruments in direct 
• Sidechain input for de-essing, ducking and other forms of special processing
• Input/Outputs are 1/4" TS unbalanced
• +4/-10 stereo operating level
• Internal power supply
• Power transformer is switchable for international operation

Technical Specifications

• Input
  • Impedance Left: 100K Ohms
  • Impedance Right: 100K Ohms
  • Connectors: Tip-Ring, 1/4"
  • Gain: -20dB to +40dB
• Sidechain
  • Sidechain Output Impedance: 51 Ohms
  • Sidechain Input Impedance: 10K Ohms
• Panel Controls
  • Input: -20dB to +40dB
  • Ratio: 1:1 to 20:1
  • Attack: 0.01ms to 100ms
  • Release: 10ms to 500ms
  • Output: -20dB to +20dB
• Meters
  • Metering Input/Output: -24dB to +24dB
  • Metering Gain Reduction: -1dB to -28dB
• Power Supply
  • Power Supply: Linear, Internal
  • Input: 110/220, Internal Jumper
  • Power: 10 Watts
• Output
  • Impedance Left/Right: 51 Ohms
  • Connectors: Tip/Ring, 1/4"
• Operating Level
  • +4/-10dB Selectable
• Preset Selections
  • Encoder: 16 Position, Rotary
  • Presets: 15 + Manual
  • Vocal Settings: Hard, Medium, Soft Compression
  • Percussion Settings: Fast Transient, Contour
  • Fretted Settings: Acoustic, Electric, Bass
  • Keyboards: Piano, Synth Brass, Orchestral
  • Effects: "Squeeze" Guitar, Dynamic Release "Pump"
• Performance
  • THD: Noise (Unweighted) = 0.02%

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