WesAudio ng78 FET Compressor

Vintage Soul, Modern Brains

The WesAudio ng78 is a 100% analogue stereo FET compressor that reimagines the legendary punch of the classic 1178 for the modern hybrid era. Built with high-grade Carnhill transformers and offering a massive +24 dBu of headroom, it delivers the unmistakable weight and character that professional engineers demand. Designed for mixing and mastering engineers who refuse to compromise between analogue tone and digital efficiency, the ng78 provides seamless DAW integration and total recall in a rugged 2U rackmount unit.

Flawless Stereo Imaging
The ng78 features proprietary Dynamic Link Technology, which automatically compensates for component tolerances within the sidechain signal. This ensures your stereo image remains rock-solid and perfectly balanced, even under extreme compression settings. Whether you are gluing a mix bus or controlling aggressive overheads, the ng78 provides the precision required for high-stakes professional production.

The Best of Both Worlds
While the audio path is 100% analogue FET circuitry, the control path is entirely digital via WesAudio's GCon protocol. This allows you to save, recall, and even automate hardware parameters directly from your DAW plug-in. It eliminates the tedious task of manual session recalls, allowing you to move between projects instantly without ever losing your "sweet spot".

Versatile Harmonic Character
Beyond standard dynamic control, the ng78 offers a dedicated Saturation Mode and selectable THD settings (Low, Mid, and High). Leveraging the FET circuit and Carnhill output transformers, these modes allow you to introduce anything from subtle vintage warmth to rich harmonic grit. This effectively turns the ng78 into a standalone analogue colour box, perfect for adding character to individual tracks or "glue" to a mastering chain.

Main features:

• 100% analogue signal path based on legendary FET topology
• Dual-channel design usable as independent processors or linked stereo
• Premium Carnhill output transformers for authentic analogue weight and character
• Five selectable ratios including a gentle 2:1 and iconic all-button mode
• Extended attack range starting from 20 microseconds up to 20 milliseconds
• Advanced sidechain EQ with switchable high-pass and high-shelf filters
• Total recall and DAW automation through high-speed USB or Ethernet connectivity
• Dedicated mix knob for instant, automated parallel compression
• Vintage-style gain reduction meters alongside high-precision input and output metering
• Hardware A/B switching buttons for real-time comparison of two different setups
• High headroom of +24 dBu ensures perfect compatibility with professional studio gear
• Compatible with VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, and AAX DSP plugin formats

Package Includes

1x WesAudio ng78 Analogue FET Compressor
1x USB Connection Cable
1x Mains Power Cable
1x Quick Start Manual

Tech Specs:

• Type: Next-Generation Digitally Controlled Analogue FET Compressor
• Form Factor: 19-inch Rackmount, 2U height
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+/- 1 dB)
• Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): > 83 dB
• Max Signal Level (Headroom): +24 dBu
• Noise Floor: -95 dBu
• THD+N (Minimum): 0.2%
• Attack Time: 20 µs – 20 ms (variable)
• Release Time: 50 ms – 1100 ms (variable)
• Compression Ratios: 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1, All-Button Mode
• Sidechain HPF: 60 Hz, 90 Hz, 150 Hz
• Sidechain High Shelf: 2 kHz, 5 kHz, 10 kHz
• THD Modes: Selectable Low, Mid, and High harmonic saturation
• Audio Inputs/Outputs: Balanced XLR
• Output Impedance: 50 Ω
• Digital Management & Control: USB 2.0 or Ethernet (UDP)
• Bypass: Yes, hardware relay-based true bypass
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 88 mm x 483 mm x 235 mm
• Weight: 7 kg
• Power Consumption: 14 W
• Warranty: 2 Years
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