500 Series Opto Compressor, based on the LA-3A design. (Mono)
The Chimera™ is a single channel 500 series compatible Opto compressor and can be used for mono applications or be paired with a second Chimera™ for stereo applications. The Chimera™ contains a transformer input & output, all discrete circuitry, and a Class AB transistor output circuit. At the heart of the Chimera™ is the T4B optical cell, which utilizes an Electroluminescent (EL) panel and photo resistor cells to achieve gain reduction.
Serpent Audio Chimera
Maximum Current Consumption:
70mA @ +/-16V
Input:
Transformer Balanced Input
Output:
Transformer Balanced Output
Maximum Input Level:
+16dbu
Maximum Output Level:
+19dbu
Maximum Output Load:
600 Ohm
Attack Time:
1.5ms or Less (Program Dependent)
Gain:
50db (+/- 1 dbu)
Gain Reduction Element:
T4B Optical Cell
Frequency Response:
(20Hz-20KHz)
Noise Floor:
-80dbu