The Radial Workhorse Komit 500 Compressor-Limiter is a highly intuitive compression tool that combines clean compression with a diode clipping limiter design. It features a 3-position attack-decay switch for the auto-detecting feed-forward VCA, allowing you to choose between Slow, Medium, and Fast A-D modes for versatile sound shaping. The limiter on the Komit utilizes Radial’s Clipper design, which adds a unique character to your recordings by simulating the vintage sound of early radio broadcast equipment. The Komit also includes a dual ballistic VU meter that provides visual feedback on both compression and output levels. With its wide range of applications and compressing possibilities, the Komit is a valuable addition to any 500 Series rig.
Potential applications for the Komit include using it to complement a channel strip setup by feeding your microphone into a PowerPre, EQ, and the Komit to achieve professional results. It can also be used in stereo mode by linking two Komits together, making it ideal for mastering applications. The Komit’s key input allows for automatic ducking of a certain signal when the key input signal reaches a particular level.
The Komit’s features include a single-dial 500 Series auto-tracking compressor-limiter, old-school diode bridge clipping limiter, and a brick wall setting for set-and-forget recording. It simplifies the process of dynamic manipulation and offers super-clean compression. The Komit’s Clipper feature brings personality to your recordings by simulating vintage radio sounds, and its FlexKnee compression dynamically adjusts the pivot point for seamless transitioning from soft to hard knee compression. The Komit also includes a variable level control for gain make-up and driving the Clipper for added distortion.
Other features of the Komit include dual ballistic VU metering, compatibility with all 500 Series racks, and the ability to be linked for full stereo operation. It also includes an Omniport for various frequency-dependent compression, de-essing, ducking, and more. The Komit is built with high-quality components, including military-grade switches, double-layer steel front panel, and gold-plated card edge design for improved connection stability. It features Hammond input and output transformers for vintage analog warmth without noise.
In terms of specifications, the Komit operates on a feed-forward circuit with true RMS sidechain and requires a power of 72mA +/-16VDC. Its compression ratio ranges from 1:1 to 10:1 in normal mode and up to 25:1 in brick wall mode. The limiter range is from +4dBu to +21dBu, and the frequency response is 20Hz to 20kHz. The maximum output is +22dBu, and the maximum gain make-up is +20dB. The Komit has a THD+N of 0.025 percent at 1kHz and an input impedance of 9.6k Ohms. Its output impedance is 140 Ohms. The threshold can be set at -10dBu or +4dBu, and the maximum gain is adjustable.
The Komit includes various controls and connectivity options, such as a dual ballistic VU meter for compression and output levels. It has a limiter dial for selecting between brick wall limiting, bypass, and the Clipper. The brick wall setting changes the compression ratio control to a 25:1 limiter. The 3-speed VCA allows for easy setting of attack and release time constants, with settings for vocals, instruments, and percussion. The compressor section features the FlexKnee circuit for variable compression ratios, and the Link switch allows for stereo operation. Other controls include Input, Gain, Omniport, and On/Off switch for bypassing the Komit.
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