Chimera 500 Series Compressor

Serpent Audio Chimera

Limit without limits with the Chimera Opto Limiter from Serpent Audio, a 500-Series optical compressor that faithfully recreates the vintage LA3A design. This classic sound imparts a decidedly thick and smooth compression sound at any setting, readily providing both subtle compression and aggressive limiting with program dependent response. Simple controls and an intuitive VU meter display makes it easy to dial in your sound, with a dynamic duo of Gain and Peak controls on the front panel.

A high frequency boost mode enables de-essing applications, while a switch flips between compression and limiting modes on a whim. The unit may also be linked in a stereo configuration using a front panel switch. All the while, the Chimera offers professional audio performance, with precision craftsmanship, input and output transformers, and a true T4B Optical Cell. If you're looking for a premium dynamics controller with the rich sound of classic opto designs, the Chimera from Serpent Audio deserves a spot in your 500-Series rack.

Chimera Features

• 500-Series opto compressor
• Faithfully recreates the LA3A with mod for increased SNR
• Transformer balanced input and output stages
• T4B optical cell
• Gain and peak controls
• HF sidechain boost switch
• Comp/limit mode switch
• Stereo linking capability
• Sifam VU meter