Using a different compressor with an Avalon 737sp...

DjRio · 15th April 2004

Hey everyone --

Quick question, can u plug a different external compressor into the Avalon 737sp instead of using the Opto-Compressor on the Avalon?

Is there an insert on the back?

RinnyTin · 15th April 2004

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In other words, no, and no.

DjRio · 15th April 2004

What's that compressor link slot then?

Petermix · 15th April 2004

If you wanna link two units for stereo operation.

groove guru · 15th April 2004

Isn't there a compressor mod from Audio Upgrades? If there isn't, there should be.

bjornson · 16th April 2004

Everybody dogs the compressor out. IME its great for shaving a couple of db off of stuff while tracking. Its musical and transparent. It ain't broke!

jpaudio · 16th April 2004

Only redeeming quality about 737 compressor is ability to use mid EQ bands as comp sidechain input... nice for de-essing or taking the click out of a bass track etc. Other than that i've found the compressor almost useless.

You don't need an insert for using another compressor with the 737... just plug the 737 output into whatever comp you wanna use. Downside is EQ will be before compression, but I can usually deal with that.

15th April 2004	#1
DjRio Gear Head Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 63 Thread Starter	Using a different compressor with an Avalon 737sp... Hey everyone -- Quick question, can u plug a different external compressor into the Avalon 737sp instead of using the Opto-Compressor on the Avalon? Is there an insert on the back?

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groove guru Gear maniac Joined: Feb 2003 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 167	comp upgrade? Isn't there a compressor mod from Audio Upgrades? If there isn't, there should be.

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jpaudio Lives for gear Joined: Dec 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 646	Only redeeming quality about 737 compressor is ability to use mid EQ bands as comp sidechain input... nice for de-essing or taking the click out of a bass track etc. Other than that i've found the compressor almost useless. You don't need an insert for using another compressor with the 737... just plug the 737 output into whatever comp you wanna use. Downside is EQ will be before compression, but I can usually deal with that. __________________ -- J.P. Sheganoski Recording/Mixing engineer www.RisusProductions.com

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15th April 2004	#2
RinnyTin Gear maniac Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 182	<img src="http://avalondesign.com/images/largeback.jpg" In other words, no, and no.

15th April 2004	#4
Petermix Gear maniac Joined: Oct 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 151	If you wanna link two units for stereo operation.

16th April 2004	#6
bjornson Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh Pa Posts: 562	Everybody dogs the compressor out. IME its great for shaving a couple of db off of stuff while tracking. Its musical and transparent. It ain't broke!