BLUEMax

The BlueMAX is the world's first affordable stereo analog compressor with preset compression curves tailored for a variety of individual instrument and vocal applications. There is a 'manual' mode that allows control over parameters like attack, release, and ratio. The BlueMAX also features full metering over gain reduction and input/output levels plus a sidechain insert jack for spectral processing. The BlueMAX is truly the easiest way to get world-class dynamics control for any recording or live sound application.

  • 15 studio pre-sets: 3 vocal, 8 instrument, 2 classic stereo, 2 special effects "Squeeze Guitar" and "Pump"
  • Manual mode gives you full control over compression parameters, including: variable input/output; Attack/release times and ratio from 1:1 to 20:1
  • Onboard metering shows input/output levels and gain reduction
  • Stereo/mono operation with high gain mono input for plugging instruments in direct
  • Sidechain input for de-essing, ducking and other forms of special processing
  • Input/Outputs are 1/4" TS unbalanced
  • +4/-10 stereo operating level
  • Internal power supply
  • Power transformer is switchable for international operation

BLUEMax Retail Price: $199.95

Input
Impedance Left100K Ohms
Impedance Right100K Ohms
ConnectorsTip-Ring, 1/4"
Gain-20dB to +40dB
Sidechain
Sidechain Output Impedance51 Ohms
Sidechain Input Impedance10K Ohms
Panel Controls
Input-20dB to +40dB
Ratio1:1 to 20:1
Attack0.01ms to 100ms
Release10ms to 500ms
Output-20dB to +20dB
Meters
Metering Input/Output-24dB to +24dB
Metering Gain Reduction-1dB to -28dB
Power Supply
Power SupplyLinear, Internal
Input110/220, Internal Jumper
Power10 Watts
Output
Impedance Left/Right51 Ohms
ConnectorsTip/Ring, 1/4"
Operating Level +4/-10dB Selectable
Preset Selections
Encoder16 Position, Rotary
Presets15 + Manual
Vocal SettingsHard, Medium, Soft Compression
Percussion SettingsFast Transient, Contour
Fretted SettingsAcoustic, Electric, Bass
KeyboardsPiano, Synth Brass, Orchestral
Effects"Squeeze" Guitar, Dynamic Release "Pump"
Performance
THDNoise (Unweighted) = 0.02%