Tierra Audio Boreal | FET Compressor

Overview

The Tierra Audio Boreal Fet Compressor is a highly versatile dynamics controller that gives you complete control over your signal.

Designed to give you the best performance and sound quality possible, the Boreal FET compressor is constructed with premium parts such as Lundahl and Triag Magnetics transformers in combination with hand-made components.

The FET design of the Boreal means you are provided with plenty of character when the compressor is engaged thanks to its emulation of vintage vacuum tube hardware compressors as well as a huge range of attack and release times to set your compression to the tempo of your song.

The unique "oomph" ratio acts as another gain stage, giving you additional colouration and grit to your tone over what you would when using the lesser ratios, making it the perfect choice for drums and percussion or heavy electric guitar sounds.

The Boreal FET compressor is the must-have compressor for modern engineers, not limited to certain instruments, you can tackle any challenge that comes your way, whether it's piano, acoustic guitar, vocals, strings or anything else, the Boreal will add the unique flavour and tone that only world-class hardware compressors can deliver.

Not just another studio preamp, the Boreal FET Compressor brings something new to the table, environmentally conscious.

With every purchase, a tree will be planted to give something back to nature to help build a more sustainable future.

The visually stunning front panel resembles this sentiment through the sustainably, locally sourced cherry wood covering that will not only make you sound fantastic but look good whilst doing so.



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Studio staple

The must-have for all studio engineers, a quality compressor is arguably the most integral part of any signal chain in the realm of studio recordings.

Useful for every instrument that is thrown its way, the Boreal FET compressor can tame dynamics, add character and soul or send your signal into overdrive to add subtle saturation and analog warmth.

FET compressors are known for their signature character by emulating the sound of vintage valve compressors while delivering the performance that only modern transistor circuits can achieve, such as the high headroom, near-zero noise floor and total harmonic distortion.

Featuring premium quality input and output transformers, you can expect to hear immaculate sound quality with no signal loss, ensuring your sound retains all of the character and vibe you need to help your instrument stay glued in your mix.

Dynamics management

Useful for every instrument thrown at it, the Boreal FET compressor will help to gel your instrument or groups of instruments together in a natural, warm and characterful way.

This is the ultimate solution for the modern mixing engineer looking for a workhorse compressor that doesn't favour a particular instrument but instead can be used in any situation to bring your music to life.

Try it on an expressive acoustic piano performance to bring up the level of quiet parts to make them more audible and turn down the peaks to stop them from getting too unruly.

Another common instrument is when used on an electric bass guitar, the Boreal will keep your performance in check and keep your playing consistent, therefore keeping the low end from getting too out of hand!

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Features

• Hand-made in Spain using premium, audio-optimised components and parts
• Through-hole components reduce electronic friction and help to keep the noise floor to a minimum
• Constructed with Triad Magnetics and Lundahl transformers
• Excellent VU meter for visual feedback of gain reduction
• Gold plated connectors ensure the best transfer of audio
• Unique and stylish cherry wood front plate
• Aluminium construction ensures corrosion and thermal resistance while being ultra lightweight
• Environmentally friendly cardboard packaging
• Laser engraved front and rear panels
• Prior to shipping, every item is extensively tested to ensure the highest quality control. Documents are provided with technical measurements
• With every Boreal compressor sold, a tree will be planted to give back to nature

Specifications

• Line input impedance: 600 ohm
• Line output maximum output: +21 dBu 1 THD
• Frequency response: 0 dB at 20 Hz, -0.5 dB at 20 kHz
• Harmonic distortion (THD): 4 dBu output, 1 kHz 0.04 .
• Gain level: Up to +45 dB
• Background noise (Noise floor): Less than 100 dBu
• Signal to noise ratio (SNR): Greater or equal to 96 dBu
• Attack time: 20 microseconds to 20 milliseconds
• Release time: 20 milliseconds to 1 second
• Ratio: 4:1, 8:1, 12:1, 20:1 and OOMPH! special ratio (super colour)
• Operating temperature: Between 0 and 40 Celsius
• Power source fuse: 500 mA