Building upon the success of its predecessor, the blue Compressor MKII from Empress Effects packs high-end studio controls into a compact guitar pedal. Sporting Attack and Release controls, Mix for parallel compression, and a 500 Hz tilt-style tone control, Compressor MKII is like having a studio compressor rack on your pedalboard.

Compressor MKII is extremely transparent, maintaining your signal tone during dynamics processing, while the true bypass circuit similarly ensures a pure, uncolored signal once the pedal is disengaged. Switches are provided for ratio selection (2:1, 4:1, or 10:1) and the side-chain high-pass filter, which applies a 120 or 240 Hz low-cut filter to the handy 3.5mm TRS side-chain input. Built in Canada, this pedal features an all-analog signal path, delivering the smooth response only a true analog compressor can provide.

100% Analog Signal Path    Extremely Transparent, Maintains Tone    2:1, 4:1, and 10:1 Ratios    Dedicated Attack and Release Controls    Mix for Parallel Compression    500 Hz Tilt-Style Tone Control    Gain Reduction and Input Meters    Side-Chain Send/Return and HPF    True Bypass    Highly Compact Form Factor

• Input gain control for adding saturation and increasing compression
• Attack control with a 50 microsecond to 50 milisecond range
• Mix control for wet/dry mixture, enabling parallel compression
• Ratio switch for determining how aggressive gain reduction is
• Output level control for makeup gain, does not affect compression
• Release control with 50 ms to 1 s range
• Tone control, which boosts treble and cuts bass (clockwise) or vice versa
• Side-chained high-pass filter helps avoid excess compression especially on bass

The 3.5mm TRS side-chain input provides an incredibly useful studio feature in an exceptionally compact form factor. Use the jack as a send and return for side-chain compression triggering. Additionally, the circuit comes with an integrated high-pass filter that can be toggled automatically via detection or set manually to 120 or 240 Hz.

• 2:1: good for gentle gain control and very transparent
• 4:1: a great general purpose setting, 4:1 keeps your signal transparent but offers a large range of compression
• 10:1: heavy compression, close to limiting

Bright multicolor LEDs always let you know what the compressor is doing. Continuing the theme of high-quality studio features in a low-profile stomp, Compressor MKII includes a 10-stage LED meter for gain reduction (-1 to -25 dB) and a 5-stage LED meter for input gain (-2 to -14 dB).

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can you connect lav microphone, does it have audio recorder built in?

A: No, this does not have an audio recorder built in.

Q: 2. Can we sync a logic session run through a UA Apollo?

A: You can use the Tentacle Sync E mkII Timecode Generator with Bluetooth 5.0 (Dual Set) (B&H# TETE2MK2) to add a timecode signal to a single audio track. That can be fed into many devices that produce or modify audio, whether that is your computer using a DAW, a camera, or a field recorder. If you are using the Universal Audio Apollo Solo Heritage Edition Desktop 2x4 Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface with SOLO Core Real-Time UAD Processing (B&H# UNAPLSHE) then you will first need to have a means of inputting an audio track into your DAW so that all of the tracks may be read (including the one with the timecode) simultaneously.

Q: 3. What cable do you need to connect to the iPhone 15 pro?

A: You can connect the Tentacle Sync E mkII Timecode Generator using the following cables from Apple and Tentacle Sync. Tentacle Sync Tentacle to TRRS iPhone Jack Cable (6") BH #TEC12MS Apple USB Type-C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter BH #APMU7E2AMA

Q: 4. Did the mk1 version NOT have bluetooth or was it just an older version of BT? If so, what version of BT did mk1 have and what advantages does BT 5.0 allow over the older version?

A: MKi featured 4.2 MKii features 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 offers faster speeds and more range then 4.2

Q: 5. If I am using two RED Komodos and a MixPre-3 II simultaneously, can I get away with one unit?

A: Sure, you can use a single Tentacle Sync E mkII Timecode Generator with Bluetooth 5.0 (Single Set) to jam sync multiple devices.

Q: 6. Can I use these to generate timecode on iPhone 15 pro's? I take it I need one unit for each phone?Does it need to remain plug'd?

A: Yes, each device you would like accurate sync with should have a Tentacle Sync E mkII Timecode Generator connected to it. Leaving them connected would maintain accurate sync.

Q: 7. Can it be powered with external dc input?

A: It is charged by micro USB. You can continuously power the Tentacle Sync via the USB port to an portable battery bank.

Q: 8. Can MK1 and MK2 tentacle Syncs be mixed generating LTC for an audio recorder and multiple cameras?

A: With the Tentacle Sync E mkII Timecode Generator with Bluetooth 5.0 (Single Set) you can mix the MK1 and MK2.

Q: 9. Will these components come in a tentacle bag?

A: The Tentacle Sync E mkII Timecode Generator with Bluetooth 5.0 (Dual Set) kit does not include a bag. Bag ideas - PortaBrace Padded Zippered Pouch for Tentacle Devices B&H # POPBTENTACLE https://bhpho.to/3I3XHs2 Tentacle Sync Tentacle Pouch with Two Pockets (Black) BH #TEA04 https://bhpho.to/3JQmEbJ

Q: 10. Can you lock the rotator so it wont rotate?

A: You would need to purchase an anti-twist plate accessory.