How Side-Chain Filters work in compressors: BECOS FX CompIQ Mini Pro MK2 – Frequency Response Analysis
Friday, 01 November 2024
by becosfx
The CompIQ MINI Pro maintains a linear frequency response from 30Hz to 30kHz even under heavy compression. Introducing a frequency filter (cut or boost) in the side-chain causes an intentional imbalance in frequency amplitudes at the output.
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Audio compression mechanics on CompIQ MINI Pro MK2
Sunday, 23 June 2024
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The signal path is kept as short and pristine as possible, ensuring no frequency loss or distortion, even with the strongest signal and regardless of settings.
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The CompIQ MINI Pro Compressor MK2
Tuesday, 26 March 2024
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Originally launched seven years ago, the MINI Pro has been constantly tweaked for more control parameters and added performance. There have been several revisions, although it always retained the simple naming - The Mini.
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CompIQ MINI included in the Best High-End Mini Compressor Pedals of 2021 by Delicious Audio
Monday, 26 July 2021
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The Becos CompIQ MINI Pro is a studio-grade mini VCA-style compressor pedal providing essential controls and also a Soft/Hard compression knee option. Dynamic Auto Attack & Release Timing circuitry replaces the need for a dedicated attack knob, with a toggle switch allowing to pick Fast or Slow dynamic response.
CompIQ MINI Pro Compressor reviewed by Guitar World Magazine
Saturday, 17 July 2021
by becosfx
Guitar World Magazine Platinum Award 🏆 Functionality is top-notch, and it’s astounding that Becos can deliver such a high level of pristine compression in such a tiny housing. It’s so essential and good, I can’t take it off my pedalboard – actually, I refuse to take it off.
This is why we use a recessed DC Power Connector on our pedals
Sunday, 27 December 2020
by becosfx
We use common DC Power Connectors that are soldered directly on the circuit board, recessed behind the 2mm thick enclosure wall. A DC Power Plug with a 12mm long barrel having Ø5.1mm external diameter and Ø2.1mm inner diameter is needed for a good electrical connection inside the connector.
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