Compressor (VCA compressor) · $268.92
The Becos CompIQ STELLA Pro is an analog vCA compressor pedal based on the Blackmer VCA / True RMS-level Analog Engine compressor-limiter, with Ratio, Threshold, Make-up Gain, Attack, Release, Dry/Wet Mix, X-EQ, Lows Side-Chain Filter, Highs Side-Chain Filter (9 knobs) controls, made in Austria. From $268.92.
| Category | Compressor (VCA compressor) |
| Circuit / based on | Blackmer VCA / True RMS-level Analog Engine compressor-limiter |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | Ratio, Threshold, Make-up Gain, Attack, Release, Dry/Wet Mix, X-EQ, Lows Side-Chain Filter, Highs Side-Chain Filter (9 knobs) |
| Switches | Feed-Forward/Feed-Back mode, Hard/Soft Knee, Fast/Slower Auto Timing, side-chain filter toggle (4 switches); internal DIP voicing (Flat/Spark/Tight/Punch) |
| Footswitches | 1 (true bypass) |
| Bypass | true bypass |
| True bypass | Yes |
| I/O | mono 1/4" in/out (input 1.1MOhm, main unbalanced out <100Ohm); optional DITOS transformer-coupled balanced output (10kOhm) |
| Power | 9-18V DC, center negative |
| Power draw | 35 mA |
| Battery power | Yes |
| Enclosure | standard |
| Dimensions | 11.2 x 6.9 x 5.1 cm (net) |
| Weight | 0.26 kg (net) |
| Country of manufacture | Austria |
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