ACP88

"I could have any gate/compressor , but the ACP88 is the right gear at the right price."
- Mike Hudson

"The ACP88 is the dopest thing ever for managing gain across multiple devices in a home studio environment (like lots of unpredictable analog gear in a techno project studio). It's also great for surround systems, crossovered' pa's, all kinds of stuff. great piece of kit!"
- email from Andy W., user in California

The ACP88 gives you total dynamics control for multi-tracking and live sound reinforcement. Eight compressor/limiters deliver transparent dynamics control. Eight full featured gates seamlessly control unwanted noise and bleed-through. Control vocals, tame drums, protect speakers, tighten the low-end – all from just two rack spaces of powerful processing.

  • Eight Full Featured Compressor/Limiters
  • Eight Full Featured Gates
  • Side Chain on Every Channel
  • Trigger Inputs on Every Channel
  • Balanced/Unbalanced I/O
  • Comprehensive Linking via Unique Power Summing Bus
  • Takes the Place of Multiple Processors
  • Crystal Clear Compression & Gating for Multi-Tracking & Live Sound
  • Allows Spectral Processing & Gate Keying via Separate Jacks
  • +4/-10 Stereo Operating Level

ACP88 Retail Price: $1199.95

Number of ChannelsEight
Dynamic Range>115dB
Signal to Noise Ratio>95dB
Headroom+24dBu, Unbalanced
 +18dBu, Balanced
Frequency Response10Hz to 50kHz
Crosstalk<82dB @10kHz
Compression Threshold Range-40dBu to +20dBu
Compression Ratio1:1 to 20:1
Compressor Attack Time0.02ms to 200 ms
Compressor Release Time0.5ms to 500ms
Auto Attack and ReleaseProgram Dependent
Gate Threshold Range-70dBu to +20dBu
Gate Attack Time0.01ms to 100ms
Gate Release Time0.02ms to 2 sec
Gate Attenuation Range-15dB or -60dB
Input Impedance10k Ohms
Output Impedance51 Ohms
THD + Noise<0.02%
Output Gain-20dB to +20dB
Compression Curve TypesHard and Soft Knee
Compression MeteringAbove/Below Threshold LED
Gate MeteringOpen and Closed LED
Sidechain Output Impedance51 Ohms
Sidechain Input Impedance10k Ohms
Internal Operation Level+4dBu=0dBu
Input Range+4dBu or -10dBu
Input Connectors1/4" TRS, Balanced or Unbalanced
Output Connectors1/4" TRS, Balanced or Unbalanced
Compressor Sidechain Connector1/4" TRS
Gate Sidechain Connector1/4" TRS
Power SupplyInternal, Linear Supply (factory configured)
Power Requirements100V AC to 120V AC or 200V AC to 240V AC
Power ConnectionIEC Receptacle
Size2U Rack
Dimensions19" x 3.5" x 7"
Weight12lbs.