Harrison Audio Comp 500 Series

Compressor - 500 series module

In the field of audio engineering, Dave Harrison, founder of Harrison Audio, stood out as a pioneer in the development of music production technology. Ironically, Dave Harrison himself was initially skeptical of compressors, a view shared by his friend and legendary music producer and engineer, Bruce Swedien. Both believed that music should be captured authentically, without interference. But the need for a compressor arose from the demands of the broadcast market, looking for a tool to control dynamics and prevent overdrive. To meet this demand, Harrison Audio took a chance to enter the world of compressors, and the result was extremely successful. The result was a compressor whose effective and transparent operation with only a few dB of gain reduction quickly made it indispensable in music production for gently smoothing signals, especially on vocals, guitars and other instruments with a wide dynamic range. Over time, this compressor's ability to model the character of sound became evident, turning it into a sought-after tool for producers and sound engineers when higher levels of gain reduction are needed. Dave Harrison's initial skepticism resulted in a tool that not only met the demands of the broadcast market, but also became reliable in the world of music production. With the Comp module, Harrison's signature sound is now available in the 500 series format.