What is a Compressor?
Dynamics play an important role in music. They help to convey emotion,
whether it’s a sultry blues solo or the unrelenting gallop of
unfettered metal. But uncontrolled dynamics can take all your best
intentions and turn them into so much, well…mush. That’s where
compression comes in, softening loud sounds and boosting low signal
levels to keep everything more uniform. So, a compressor’s main job is
to make every note the same volume.
Balancing Act
Ever notice how some strings on your guitar or
bass sound louder than others? This is partly due to physics. Strings
with lower mass just don’t put out as much volume as the heavier ones.
When used properly, a compressor makes all of the strings the same
volume. Compressors are also great for slap-style bass players, making
thumb slaps, string pulls and muted notes all the same volume, for an
extremely percussive effect.
It’s Easy!
Twist the Level to determine this pedal’s overall
output, adjust Attack to give the front end of every strum and pluck
added definition, then dial in the amount of sustain desired. The blue
LED tells you when it’s on, and the high-quality on/off switch
maintains incredible signal integrity in bypass mode. You can power
this sound compactor with either a 9 V battery or a DC power supply
(not included).
Value
Push the good stuff to center stage with the
COMPRESSOR/SUSTAINER CL9. Squeeze this amazing pedal into your effects
chain at your nearest BEHRINGER dealer.
- Kick ass with a powerful, percussive sound on your clean guitar and melt steel alloy when playing lead with ultimate sustain
- This BEHRINGER product has been designed to compete head to head with leading products on the market
- "Smoothes out" volume peaks and provides endless sustain with ultra-stable dynamics
- Dedicated Sustain, Level and Attack time controls for awesome sound shaping
- Blue status LED for effect on/off and battery check
- First-class electronic On/Off switch for highest signal integrity in bypass mode
- Runs on 9 V battery or the BEHRINGER PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)
- High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
- Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
