WesAudio _Pandora NG500 Series Multiband Compressor with Digital Recall

The Future of Analogue Multiband Compression

The WesAudio _Pandora is a revolutionary 500-series stereo multiband compressor that merges high-headroom analogue circuitry with the seamless workflow of digital recall. Built for mixing and mastering engineers who demand uncompromising sonic integrity, it allows for surgical dynamic control and harmonic enhancement across three independent frequency bands. Whether you are shaping a complex vocal, tightening a drum bus, or finalising a master, _Pandora brings professional-grade polish and analogue "glue" to any production.

Pure Analogue Power with Massive Headroom
At its core, _Pandora remains a purely analogue unit, providing a massive +24dBu of headroom to preserve every nuance of your audio. Each of the three bands utilises independent VCA compression, delivering the fast, punchy, and transparent response that modern productions require. This multiband approach allows you to selectively intervene on problematic frequencies—such as controlling aggressive sibilance or heavy low-end—without affecting the rest of the signal path.

Tailored Harmonic Character
Beyond standard compression, _Pandora acts as a sophisticated saturation engine. Each band features a dedicated Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) circuit meticulously tuned for its specific frequency range. This allows you to add rich analogue warmth to the low end or a crisp, musical sheen to the high frequencies without introducing unwanted colouration, adding texture and three-dimensional depth to your mix.

Next-Gen Workflow and Total Recall
The ng500 standard revolutionises your studio efficiency by providing full DAW integration through a dedicated plugin (VST3/AU/AAX). You can record automation directly into your timeline using the ten touch-sensitive hardware encoders or draw automation lanes that the analogue circuitry follows in real-time. With the Total Recall feature, your hardware settings are saved within your DAW session, ensuring your exact analogue configurations are restored every time you open a project.

Main features:

• Fully analogue 3-band stereo multiband compressor with +24dBu headroom
• Adjustable crossover filters from 40Hz to 2kHz and 2kHz to 15kHz
• Independent VCA compression and tailored THD settings for each frequency band
• Total digital recall and full automation control via DAW-integrated plugin
• Ten touch-sensitive encoders for recording real-time parameter changes into your DAW
• Three selectable sidechain high-pass filters for the low band and low-pass filters for the high band
• Dedicated MIX knob for instant parallel compression blending
• Hardware A/B comparison buttons for quick auditioning of different configurations
• Occupies three 500-series slots while providing pure stereo operation via slots 1 and 2
• Detailed gain reduction and input metering on both hardware and software interfaces

Tech Specs:

• Type: Multiband VCA Compressor
• Number of Channels: 2 (Stereo)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (±0.2dB)
• Maximum Headroom: +24 dBu
• THD+N (Wet): 0.009% (1kHz, 0dBu)
• THD+N (Dry): 0.005% (1kHz, 0dBu)
• Input Impedance: 10k ohm
• Output Impedance: < 100 ohm
• Crosstalk: < -110dB (1kHz)
• Attack Times: 0.1, 0.3, 1, 3, 10, 30 ms
• Release Times: 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 0.9, 1.2 s, Auto
• Compression Ratios: 1.5:1, 2.4:1, 10:1
• Low Band Crossover: 40Hz – 2kHz
• High Band Crossover: 2kHz – 15kHz
• Sidechain HPF (Low Band): 60, 90, 150 Hz
• Sidechain LPF (High Band): 3, 6, 9 kHz
• Bypass: Yes, hardware relay-based true bypass
• Module Type: 500 Series / ng500 (Triple slot format)
• Computer Connection: Front Panel Mini-USB or via WesAudio _TITAN Chassis
• Power Consumption: 160mA / +16V; 140mA / -16V (per slot)
• Unit Dimensions: 115 x 133 x 158 mm
• Unit Weight: 1.0 kg
• Warranty: 2 Years
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