MXR Studio Compressor Electric Guitar Pedal

The MXR design team took a classic recording studio fixture and stuffed it into a pedalboard-friendly box. The Studio Compressor features Attack, Release, Ratio, Input, and Output controls so you can fine-tune your compression level—from subtle to squashing—right on stage with visual feedback from a bright LED gain-reduction status meter. Constant Headroom Technology provides tons of headroom for clear, transparent performance that's as dynamic as you need it to be. It's all packed into a durable, lightweight aluminum-housing that's the size of a Phase 90.

• Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
• Output Impedance: 600 Ω
• Maximum Input Level: +14 dBV
• Maximum Output Level: +8.5 dBV
• Frequency Response: ±1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Noise Floor: -90 dBV
• THD: < 0.5%
• Gain: 31 dB
• Compression Ratio: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1
• Attack Time: 20 µs to 800 µs
• Release Time: 50 ms to 1.1 s
• Bypass: True Hardwire
• Current Draw - LEDs OFF: 14 mA
• Current Draw - LEDs ON: 19 mA
• Power Supply: 9 Volts DC

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Since 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.

Our team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.

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