The DOUBLEWIDE II is a single-channel compressor that installs into
two slots of a standard 500 series rack yet it requires only
130-milliamps of current—just like the original Retro DOUBLEWIDE
compressor. Also retained from the original are the gray painted front
panel, high-quality US-made Simpson gain- reduction meter, and hand
wiring throughout (no troublesome ribbon cables). DOUBLEWIDE II’s
excellent build-quality is apparent starting with the American-made PC
board and extends to the durable and attractive stainless steel case
and, don’t forget, we only use Cinemag’s highest-quality input and
output transformers for authentic tone and weight plus the complete
freedom from external interference and noise.
During initial user testing and comparison, the DOUBLEWIDE II
immediately exceeded all expectations with increased flexibility and
control that many original DOUBLEWIDE users have demanded. With both
faster attack and release (recovery) times now possible, the DOUBLEWIDE
II excels at energizing vocal tracks as well as controlling bass,
guitars and drum tracks in an elegant and transparent way or go extreme
and radical—or dial in anywhere in between!