Maselec MLA-4 Triband Compressor / Expander

A Stereo, 3-band compressor and expander based on the Maselec MLA-3.

The Maselec MLA-4 is a stereo triband compressor and expander, developed from the popular MLA-3 with added expander functions. The input signal is split into three frequency-bands. Each band is passed through a stereo compressor / expander, where gain and processing can be altered. The three frequency-band compressors / expanders have separate controls so that different parts of the audio spectrum can be adjusted and tuned.

The outputs of the compressors / expanders are then re-combined and fed to the outputs. There are four different frequencies for each of the two crossovers that can be separately selected for the low-to-mid and the mid-to-high bands. With separate gain controls for each frequency-band, the MLA-4 can also be used as an equalizer. You can always adjust the controls for the separate frequency bands to different settings. There is no technical reason why they should be the same for all frequencies. Separate Input and Output gain controls, make the MLA-4 easy to use for different operating levels.

Maselec MLA-4 Key Features:

• 3-band compressor and expander based on the MLA-3
• Ultra-powerful at restoring dynamics
• Ratios ranging from 6:1 to 1:2
• Attack and Release control for each band
• Separate link circuits for separate compression and expansion of a frequency band
• Sidechains links: L+M, L+H, L+MH, Off, Linked
• Low Band Pass filter frequencies: 100Hz, 200Hz, 400Hz, 800Hz
• High Band Pass filter frequencies: 1.5kHz, 3kHz, 6kHz, 12kHz
• Stepped rotary switches

About Maselec

All MASELEC products are developed by Leif Mases. His experience as a producer, recording engineer and studio owner, working with Jeff Beck, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, ABBA and others, is reflected in the operation and performance of his designs. Maselec features a comprehensive range of high-quality analogue processors that offer precision, transparency and in some cases, program-dependent effectiveness.

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