Alesis 3630 - Dual Mono/Stereo Compressor/Limiter with Noise Gates
The 3630 Compressor provides two independent full-featured compressor/ limiters with noise gates in one rack space, and offers excellent sonic quality for any application, from studio recording to live sound or broadcast.
The 3630 has ratio, threshold, attack and decay controls to customize any kind of compression response, even for the toughest signals. The user can also choose between RMS and Peak compression styles, plus Hard and Soft Knee dynamic curves for every application, from subtle gain control to extreme punch.
Two fully independent gates with threshold and rate controls allow the user to easily and efficiently suppress unwanted ambient noise. The 3630 provides precise signal metering, sidechain access for keying or ducking effects, and stereo linkable operation.
- Two channels of compression/limiting with gates
- Stereo or dual mono operation
- The unit can serve as two totally in-dependent units, or both sections can be strapped together for stereo operation
- Peak or RMS response
- "Hard knee" or "soft knee" response
- Individual bypass switches for each channel
- Side chain connections
- Allows for insertion of EQs and other devices for de-essing, adding treble to darkened signal due to excessive limiting, "keying" one signal with another, ducking
- Built-in stereo/dual mono noise gate
- Extensive metering
- Each channel has a 12-LED display to indicate the amount of gain reduction, a second 12-LED display to show input/ output levels, and a dual-LED display to indicate noise gate status
| Function | Compressor/Limiter with Gate |
| Number of Channels | 2 |
| Inputs | 2 x 1/4" TS phone, 2 x TRS sidechain I/O |
| Output | 2 x 1/4" TS phone |
| Maximum Input Level | +22dBu |
| Compression Threshold | -40dBu to +20dBu |
| Compression Ratio | 1:1 to inf:1, selectable hard or soft knee |
| Attack Time |
0.1 ms to 200 ms (Peak) RMS attack: Program dependent |
| Release Time |
50 ms to 3 seconds (Peak) RMS release: Program dependent |
| Gate Threshold | Continuously open (no gating) to -10 dBu |
| Gate Rate | 20 ms to 2 seconds |
| Maximum Output Level | +20dB |
| Make-up Gain | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz to 30kHz |
| Dynamic Range | 118dB "A" weighted |
| Noise | >100dB, "A" weighted |
| Dimensions | 1U rack mount, 4" deep |
| Specialties | Unit will operate at either +4dB or -10 dB, switchable |
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- Excellent Sound Quality
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- Performances
Comments about Alesis 3630 - Dual Mono/Stereo Compressor/Limiter:
Good price good quality
Pros
- Compact Design
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional Recording
Comments about Alesis 3630 - Dual Mono/Stereo Compressor/Limiter:
Installed at the head end of a 525 room cable television system at county hospital. Placed after switcher and just before the modulator. I am getting good feedback that it is working well. We had large variations in sound levels from our 16 sources and this unit has made our sound come out at an steady level. I am running it 24 / 7. A great deal and very impressive for [$].
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Events
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Alesis 3630 - Dual Mono/Stereo Compressor/Limiter:
I'm using this in conjunction with a Behringer sound mixer and this works very well to import audion into my Decklink Studio import card. It prevents a lot of problems before it gets into Adobe Premiere Pro cs5.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Professional Functions
- Versatile
Cons
- Breaks Easily
- Difficult To Use
- Limited Functions
- Poor Quality Duplicates
- Unreliable
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about Alesis 3630 - Dual Mono/Stereo Compressor/Limiter:
The 3630 Compressor is just a simple hardware compressor, but it packs a punch when it comes to it's sound and ease of use. I am a beginner when it comes to using hardware in my studio, this compressor works well on vocals it keeps them even but yet dynamic in a mix.
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