{"product_id":"pete-cornish-oc-1-optical-compressor-1","title":"Pete Cornish OC-1 Optical Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker: \u003c\/strong\u003ePete Cornish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel: OC-1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMany years in the development, we are proud to present our first Optical Compressor: designed specifically for, but not limited to, guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn common with our recently introduced CC-1, the OC-1 is a completely original design, not copied from any previous or current device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA Feed-Forward design, the OC-1 features a minimized two stage audio signal path: input buffer and output make-up gain: this ensures no change to frequency response, no distortion and the absolute minimum of added noise. Between the two audio sections is a light controlled variable attenuator driven with a control current generated by the Side Chain. All signal monitoring and gain reduction drive circuits that are separately routed via a six stage Side Chain: these signals do not pass through the audio circuits and thhus cannot degrade the audio performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOperation is straight forward:\u003cbr\u003eConnect guitar using screened cable to the OC-1 INPUT\u003cbr\u003eConnect OC-1 OUTPUT using screened cable to your amp input\u003cbr\u003eWith OC-1 in bypass mode set guitar volume and tone to 100% (maximum)\u003cbr\u003eSet amp volume and tone to suit normal playing level\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet all OC-1 controls to minimum (fully counter clockwise)\u003cbr\u003eEngage OC-1 and note that the signal level and tone as the same as when in bypass mode IE: minimum settings create no compression or output boost\u003cbr\u003eIncrease the COMP (compression) control to approximately 50% (12 o'clock) while playing and note the decrease in output volume and increased sustain. Increase the VOLUME in small increments until the output level matches the bypass level - compare by switching back and forth between bypass and OC-1\u003cbr\u003eIf the sustain is too great reduce the COMP setting and also the VOLUME to again match the bypassed level\u003cbr\u003eIf more sustain is required increase the COMP setting above 50% and make corresponding increases in VOLUME to again match the bypassed level. Actual settings will be dependant on pickup signal level, playing style and of course, personal preference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA further feature has been added: BLEND. This control allows you to add a small percentage of the original, uncompressed signal to the OUTPUT. This is particularly useful when very high compression settings have been dialed in, as a controlled amount if the original attack can still be heard through with the long sustain. Please note that the control increases in relation to the compressed signal as the VOLUME is increased. When adding the BLEND signal it will be necessary to reduce the VOLUME to maintain the overall signal level to match the bypassed level. The VOLUME control is at the very end of the audio path and is a master volume of the whole of the output signal in compress mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe OC-1 would normally be the first device the guitar \"sees\" thus maintaining signal level more constant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHigh Impedence RFI rejecting input and bypass buffer\u003cbr\u003eEach unit is hand built, wired and tested by Pete, Lynda and Mingus Cornish\u003cbr\u003eHoused in a rugged Die-cast box\u003cbr\u003eHeavy Duty all metal footwsitch with Hi-Brite LED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMEMSIONS: 171x121x55 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWARRANTY DETAILS\u003c\/u\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis unit has been built using the finest available components and constructed to the highest standards but should any fault occur during the two years from date of purchase please return it post paid to the above address where under guarantee repairs of any original manufacturing fault will be carried out (normal wear, misuse, unauthorized modifications or accidental damage excepted). The warranty will be voided if the guarantee labels are damaged or removed. This warranty does not apply to customer’s own equipment, which has been connected to this unit. This warranty is not transferable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ataglancedesc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pete Cornish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43015272595554,"sku":"PETE001b","price":729.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9057\/products\/PC_OC-1_1.jpg?v=1557606525","url":"https:\/\/coastsonic.com\/products\/pete-cornish-oc-1-optical-compressor-1","provider":"Coast Sonic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}