WesAudio ng78 Stereo FET Compressor
Stereo FET compressor with classic 1176-style character, digital recall, Carnhill transformers, parallel mix control and advanced sidechain EQ. Designed for mixing, mastering and hybrid studio workflows with punchy analog compression.
Manufacturer:
WesAudio
Features
- 100% analog stereo FET compressor – pure analog design with +24 dBu headroom
- Five ratio settings – selectable 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1 and 20:1
- Extended attack range – slower attack settings for natural transient control
- Total Recall & DAW integration – seamless plug-in control with instant preset recall
- Parallel compression mix control – dedicated MIX knob for easy signal blending
- Carnhill transformer output stage – adds analog weight and character
- Flexible detector linking – supports dual mono and true stereo operation
- Saturation mode – transforms the unit into a saturation processor or clipper
Description
Product information "WesAudio ng78 Stereo FET Compressor"
FET compressors have long shaped the character and dynamics of recordings in professional studios. The ng78 continues this legacy with a modern approach.
It is a two-channel, fully analog compressor with digital recall, offering enhanced control and flexibility for today’s studio environments.
Each channel features an extended attack time of up to 20 ms, allowing precise transient control while preserving the signature speed and punch of FET compression.
The newly added 2:1 ratio enables subtle and musical compression, ideal for refined dynamic shaping.
The ng78 blends classic FET character with modern versatility, providing full control across two channels.
Safety Warnings
| Safety Warnings: | The specific safety instructions for the product are provided in its user manual. |
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Manufacturer information
WesAudio
Wes Audio Sp. z o.o.
Zegadlowicza 54 PL-71-370 Szczecin Poland
info@wesaudio.com
Tech-Info
- Technical Data:
- Attack time: 20 µs – 20 ms
- Release time: 50 ms – 1100 ms
- Compression ratio: 2:1 / 4:1 / 8:1 / 12:1 / 20:1 (all combinations)
- Sidechain high-pass filter: 60 / 90 / 150 Hz
- Sidechain high-shelf filter: 2 kHz / 5 kHz / 10 kHz
- Output impedance: 50 Ohm
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
- Signal-to-noise ratio: >83 dB
- Maximum signal level: +24 dBu
- THD+N minimum: 0.2%
- Noise floor: -95 dBu
- Power consumption: 14 W
- Balanced input and output
- Rack format: 2U
- Dimensions: 88 × 483 × 235 mm
- Box dimensions: 580 × 420 × 320 mm
- Unit weight: 7 kg
- Box weight: 8 kg
- Warranty: 2 years
