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BBE Sound Bench Press Vintage Compressor

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  • B&H # BBBP
  • Mfr# BENCH PRESS

Product Highlights

  • Simulates Ross Compressor Sound
  • Attack, Output and Threshold Control
  • NOS CA3080 Amplifier
  • True Hard-wire Bypass
  • Easy Access Battery Compartment
  • Power or Battery Operated
  • Five Year Warranty

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The Bench Press Vintage Compressor by BBE Sound simulates the sound and effect of the highly sought after Ross compressor. Finding an original Ross in reliable condition is near impossible or else can cost you on average up to four, five, even six times more than the price of the Bench Press.

A NOS CA3080 OTA (Operational Transconductance Amplifier) sits at the heart of the Bench Press along with 1% metal film resistors and a true hard-wire bypass for ultimate fidelity. Improving upon the original Ross compressor, the Bench Press also includes an additional attack knob offering more flexibility and control over how quickly the compressor decreases gain.

The Bench Press can be placed at the beginning of your signal chain for traditional compression effects or is equally as useful placed after an overdrive or distortion to help smooth harmonics when arpeggiating chords.

Simulates the sound and effect of the highly sought after Ross compressor
Features a NOS CA3080 Operational Transconductance Amplifier (OTA) and 1% metal film resistors
Includes a true hard-wire bypass for enhanced fidelity
Attack knob provides improved control over how quickly the compressor decreases gain
Blue LED status indicator lets you know when the Bench Press is working
Easy access battery compartment
Input Impedance 470m ohms
Output Impedance 10k ohms
Signal to Noise Ratio 95 dB
THD <0.1%@1kHz
Current Draw 3 mA
Attack 25 ms to 300 ms
Threshold Range -20 db to -50 db
Bypass True hard-wire
Power Requirements DC inlet: +9VDC min. 200 ma
9V battery
Polarity: center negative/positive outer sleeve
Battery Life 300 hours
Dimensions (WxDxH) 3.7 x 4.7 x 1.8" (9.39 x 11.9 x 4.57 cm)
Weight 1 lb (0.45 kg)

Batteries & Power

Duracell -  9V Alkaline Battery (Coppertop)
  • Price: $1.25
 
Duracell -  9V Procell Alkaline Battery
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Cables

Audio-Technica -  AT8390-6 1/4" Male to 1/4" Male Instrument Cable - 6'
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Pedalboards

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This is a special order item. Est. arrival at B&H is 7-14 days (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at the time of shipment.

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BBE Sound Bench Press Vintage Compressor
  • Power Supply
  • Limited 5 Year Warranty
 
 
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