IJ Research MixBUZZ 500 Stereo Compressor

The MixBUZZ is a version of the SSL stereo buss compressor adapted for the 500-series/51x Alliance format.  The creator offers a partial kit containing front panel, aluminum mounting bracket, and PCBs on his Prodigy-Pro white market store.

Notable Features:

  • “Turbo mod” built in: switch between Aarhus (summed) or Oxford (dual mono) stereo-linking
  • Adjustable sidechain filters:
    • 40, 80, or 160hz high-pass
    • Tilt-Medium (TM) Tilt-Loud (TL)
  • Option to use DBX202x or THAT Corp. ICs for VCA
  • Relay bypass
  • Occupies two spaces in a 500-series rack

Price: $180 for partial kit (PCBs, front panel, mounting bracket)

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More information at Igor’s store

  • Last updated July 22, 2011

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