JOEMEEK ADDS NEW MC2 STEREO COMPRESSOR TO LINE

**The Press Desk at Gearslutz.com** · 12th May 2006, 11:36 PM

Los Angeles, CA May 10, 2006 Joemeek announced this week they have begun shipping a new addition to their product line, the MC2 Stereo Compressor.

Housed in a robust ½ rack chassis, the MC2 offers feature rich topology and impressive specifications at a surprisingly modest price point. Features include Electronically Balanced Inputs and Outputs (will also accept unbalanced signals), and Side-chain Input, allowing for additional processing and frequency selective compression (when used with an equalizer). Front panel controls are available for Input Gain (with Peak LED), Compress (threshold), Slope (ratio), Attack, Release and Make Up Gain. Accurate monitoring of gain reduction and levels are achieved with 8 and 9 position LED’s, respectively.

Unique to the MC2 are additional features not found on any other product in this category. Gain Reduction Hold allows the suppression of unwanted noise and/or hiss in quiet passages by freezing gain reduction levels when the input signal drops below the compression threshold. A dual color LED indicates when Gain Reduction Hold is taking place. Stereo Width variably modifies the stereo image from mono, to normal stereo, to extra wide stereo by utilizing a mid/side technique. This method eliminates the loss of center and/or loss of bass common in other methods while retaining mono compatibility.

The MC2 is expected to sell for approximately $199 (estimated street price) in the US, £135 in the UK, and €170 in Europe.

ajcamlet · 15th May 2006, 08:09 PM

Wrong photo.

**The Press Desk at Gearslutz.com** · 15th May 2006, 08:50 PM

Thanks!

andychamp · 16th May 2006, 12:31 AM

http://www.joemeek.com/upcoming.html

Firefox · 16th May 2006, 05:06 AM

i wonder if it sukks

lukejs · 17th May 2006, 09:10 PM

I´m wondering if it´s good ????? I heard it´s the same as the Joe Meek SC2 compressor. For this price, I´m wondering how it will stand up against products like the FMR RNC or ART Pro VLA.... Who will win the best compressor under $ 1000 award ?????

ajcamlet · 18th May 2006, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukejs

I´m wondering if it´s good ????? I heard it´s the same as the Joe Meek SC2 compressor.

you heard from Whom?

junior · 18th May 2006, 10:15 PM

i asked someone at the company and they said it's essentially the same compressor as the twinQ with a few extra features thrown in. i don't need the extra eq or preamps, so this looks pretty good to me. inexpensive too...

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12th May 2006, 11:36 PM	#1
The Press Desk at Gearslutz.com News Desk Editor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In cyber space Posts: 197	JOEMEEK ADDS NEW MC2 STEREO COMPRESSOR TO LINE Los Angeles, CA May 10, 2006 Joemeek announced this week they have begun shipping a new addition to their product line, the MC2 Stereo Compressor. Housed in a robust ½ rack chassis, the MC2 offers feature rich topology and impressive specifications at a surprisingly modest price point. Features include Electronically Balanced Inputs and Outputs (will also accept unbalanced signals), and Side-chain Input, allowing for additional processing and frequency selective compression (when used with an equalizer). Front panel controls are available for Input Gain (with Peak LED), Compress (threshold), Slope (ratio), Attack, Release and Make Up Gain. Accurate monitoring of gain reduction and levels are achieved with 8 and 9 position LED’s, respectively. Unique to the MC2 are additional features not found on any other product in this category. Gain Reduction Hold allows the suppression of unwanted noise and/or hiss in quiet passages by freezing gain reduction levels when the input signal drops below the compression threshold. A dual color LED indicates when Gain Reduction Hold is taking place. Stereo Width variably modifies the stereo image from mono, to normal stereo, to extra wide stereo by utilizing a mid/side technique. This method eliminates the loss of center and/or loss of bass common in other methods while retaining mono compatibility. The MC2 is expected to sell for approximately $199 (estimated street price) in the US, £135 in the UK, and €170 in Europe. __________________ Manufacturers / dealers / distributors please contact thepressdesk AT gearslutz.com for guidelines on what you are allowed to post in this forum. Often it can be better to post your OWN press releases than to send them in.

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lukejs Lives for gear Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas Posts: 636	I´m wondering if it´s good ????? I heard it´s the same as the Joe Meek SC2 compressor. For this price, I´m wondering how it will stand up against products like the FMR RNC or ART Pro VLA.... Who will win the best compressor under $ 1000 award ?????

18th May 2006, 10:15 PM	#8
junior Lives for gear Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 955	i asked someone at the company and they said it's essentially the same compressor as the twinQ with a few extra features thrown in. i don't need the extra eq or preamps, so this looks pretty good to me. inexpensive too... __________________ "Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep"... --Scott Adams

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