Founded by engineer Alan Smart, Smart Research has become known for creating high quality analogue dynamics processors that combine precision control with unmistakably musical character. The company’s designs are rooted in years of engineering experience and draw on a deep understanding of how classic compressor circuits behave, resulting in equipment that delivers both transparency and attitude when needed. Smart Research products have earned a long standing place in professional studios worldwide, with the C2 compressor family in particular becoming respected for its fast response, punchy feel, and flexible control options suited to mixing, mastering, broadcast, and post production work.
