Behringer 369 Compressor Audio 2 Channel
Classic 2-Channel Precision Stereo Compressor and Limiter with Custom-Built Midas Transformers
Description
Features
- Legendary 2-channel stereo compressor and limiter based on the classic 33609 design
- Custom-built Midas input and output transformers
- Completely discrete signal path, ideal for mixing, mastering and broadcast applications
- Broad selection of compression ratios: 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1
- Switchable attack time from slow to fast for each compressor and limiter
- Compressor recovery time: 100 to 1,500 msec with 2 auto-release presets
- Limiter recovery time: 50 to 800 msec with 2 auto-release presets
- Dedicated threshold selector on both compressor and limiter
- Variable makeup gain settings on both compressors for more grit and warmth
- Compressors and limiters can be individually bypassed
- Select between linked stereo mode or as a dual mono compressor
- 2 vintage-style gain reduction meters
- Transformer-balanced inputs and outputs on XLR connectors
- Rugged 2U rackmount chassis for durability in portable applications
- Auto-ranging universal switch-mode power supply
Specification
Audio Inputs
| Type |
2x XLR, transformer balanced |
| Impedance |
10 kΩ default / 600 Ω internal option |
| Max. input level |
> +26 dBu |
Audio Outputs
| Type |
2x XLR, transformer balanced |
| Impedence |
< 75 Ω balanced |
| Max. output level |
> +26 dBu with 600Ω Load |
System Specifications
| Frequency response |
20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB |
| Distortion (THD+N) |
< 0.03%, 50 Hz – 20 kHz, +4 dBu, compressor & gate in, attack = slow |
| Noise |
-79 dBu, 22 Hz – 22 kHz unweighted, compressor & gate in, attack = slow |
| Circuit |
Discrete Class-A |
Limiter
| Threshold |
2x Rotary switches, +4 dBu to +15 dBu in 0.5 dBu steps |
| Recovery |
2x Rotary switches, 50 ms, 100 ms, 200 ms, 800 ms, a1 100 ms – 2 s, a2 50 ms – 5 s |
| Limit in/out |
2x Toggle switches |
| Attack fast/slow |
2x Toggle switches, Fast = 2 ms. Slow = 4 ms |
Compressor
| Theshold |
2x Rotary switches, +4 dBu to +15 dBu in 0.5 dB steps |
| Recovery |
2x Rotary switches, 100 ms, 400 ms, 800 ms, 1500 ms, a1 100 ms – 2 s, a2 50 ms – 5 s |
| Gain |
2x Rotary switches, 0 dB to +20 dB in 2 dB steps |
| Ratio |
2x Rotary switches, 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 5:1 |
| Comp in/out |
2x Toggle switches |
| Attack fast/slow |
2x Toggle switches, Fast = 3 ms. Slow = 6 ms |
| Gain reduction meters |
2x Analogue meters, 0 dB to 20 dB |
Controls
| Bypass/In |
2x Toggle switches, true relay bypass |
| Mono/stereo |
Toogle switch, stereo mode links the sidechains together. |
| Internal/external |
Toogle switch, internal = local switch control, external = remote control |
| External control connector |
15 pin female D connector for remote control of bypass, mono/stereo. Sidechain link |




