DW FearnVT-7 Stereo Vacuum Tube Compressor

DW Fearn VT-7

The DW Fearn VT-7 is a premium stereo compressor designed for tracking, mixing, and mastering, featuring an all class-A vacuum tube audio path that guarantees the highest quality sound. With one foot in modernity and another firmly in the golden dawn of audio recording, the VT-7 combines modern design with classic analog warmth, using circuitry that emulates the characteristics of vintage tube compressors without relying on rare, outdated components. The result is a highly transparent compression unit with a smooth, musical response that minimizes artifacts typically found in other compressors, making it ideal for both subtle and more aggressive applications.

With two independent channels that can be linked for stereo use, the unique Link switch includes a high-pass filter in the side-chain. This filter gently rolls off low frequencies around 100Hz, reducing the compressor's sensitivity to bass-heavy signals and preventing low-end distortion. This makes the VT-7 an excellent choice for mixes with substantial low-frequency content, as it helps maintain a balanced and clean mix without the pumping, muddy effects often caused by heavy compression on the low end.

Perfect for all types of musical genres, the VT-7 adds a polished gloss to rock and pop mixes, while its transparent design allows it to subtly control dynamics in jazz and classical music, without introducing compression effects. Whether you're shaping the energy of a high-energy pop track or gently smoothing the dynamics of a delicate orchestral arrangement, the VT-7 is a versatile tool that improves every mix with precision and clarity.

VT-7 Features

• All tube stereo compressor
• Dual mono, stereo, or stereo with high-pass filter
• Gain, Threshold, Attack, Release, and Harder/Softer controls for each channel
• XLR Inputs