| C400XL – Source-based Gate | Compressor
Crucial tasks faster
The C400XL is a supreme Dual Gate|Compressor specially
designed for audio professionals on the road. Combining
award-winning multiband compression technology with an extremely
fast and intuitive user interface as well as a super silent click
free gate, the C400XL is made for the uncompromising live
engineer.
Multiband dynamics technology
The C400XL uses advanced TC Electronic multiband dynamics
technology to compress any source – from vocals and
percussion to guitars and even keyboards. If you want the sound
of a full band/one band compressor you can do that too; even
de-essing and de-hiss is an option. The inherent transparency of
the multiband compressor brings out the qualities of the source
material, yet secures a firm and consistent level. The optimized
and super-fast gate offers a click free and high precision gating
of any source.
Three strikes and you’re in
The C400XL stands out in three distinct areas that make it the
ideal unit for the live circuit. First there is the sound quality
– this quality is ensured by source-based multiband
compression and ultra fast gating. Another great aspect of the
C400XL is its versatility – adapt to any source, analog or
digital, decide on gate, compression or a combination, and C400XL
is up for the task at hand. And finally there is the intuitive,
fast use of C400XL – source-based compression, intuitive
user interface and a mix knob for parallel compression makes for
a fast, professional unit.
Intuitive – yet advanced
Like the C300, C400XL features a TC Electronic exclusive
‘Mix’ knob allowing parallel compression without
complicated routing schemes.
To assure smooth operation, C400XL is equipped with high
resolution input, gain reduction metering and threshold LED
indication. Choose between true dual mono for superior channel
separation, stereo or serial operation. C400XL features brickwall
limiting for peak stop and hot levels prevention.
Analog and digital connectors
C400XL is the ideal choice for parallel compression, gating
and/or compressor applications. A C400XL channel transforms from
multiband compressor to ultra fast gate and back at a flick of a
switch. Gate and compressor functions can be serial or parallel
at the choice of the engineer, thus allowing e.g. awesome
combinations of compressor and gate on a snare drum giving that
tight and snappy impact sound. Balanced Analog (XLR) and Digital
AES/EBU (XLR) connectors make C400XL the perfect solution for any
pro sound engineer looking for high-end compression/gates to
complement his analog or digital console.
Main Features
- Balanced analog XLR
- Balanced digital (AES/EBU)
- Precision gating – ultra fast and click free
- De-essing
- Dual engine compressor or gate
- High resolution input and gain reduction metering
- Threshold LED indication
- True dual mono, stereo or serial operation
- Brickwall limiting for peak stop and hot levels
- Dual band expansion for non-percussive sources
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