Mäag audio MAGNUM-K Single Ch. Analogue Compressor & EQ

A go-to compressor that will elevate your engineering game

The 1unit Mäag audio Magnum-K® single-channel compressor is a unique design that accomplishes dynamic range modification in the most efficient and transparent way possible.

There are two compressors called Magnum comp and K comp, a low to mid-range frequency bell-shape parallel EQ, and a preset soft limiter. The Magnum–K also includes Mäag audio’s AIR BAND shelving equalizer and the ability to link two units for stereo operation by connecting a short cable between TRS jacks located on the unit’s rear panels.

The original Magnum-K™ hardware is a single-channel compressor built to complement the audio engineer’s craft. It is comprised of two serial compressor sections (Magnum comp and K comp), a very musical parallel EQ (with LMF and Mäag’s signature AIR BAND®), plus a soft limit (soft limiter).

In cooperation with brainworx this design was turned into a convincing plugin, whereas the concept was taken to the next level. BX added l/r and m/s stereo capabilities, injected 20 different, analogue channels utilizing their patent-pending TMT (tolerance modeling technology) and several convenient plugin-only features like m/s stereo width, mono-maker etc.

Main features:

Tech Specs:

• Type: Dual compressors with parallel EQ
• Number of Channels: 1
• Controls: Attenuation, Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Range, Gain
• Inputs: 1 x XLR (main in)
• Outputs: 1 x XLR (main out), 1 x 1/4" (link)
• Sidechain I/O: 2 x XLR (In, Out)
• Rack Spaces: 1U
• Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
• Height: 1.75"
• Width: 19"