The Sebatron SMAC is a stereo musical audio compressor designed to deliver versatile, transparent, and musical dynamics control. Built around dual-servo optical gain reduction cells, the Sebatron SMAC combines the smooth tonal behaviour of classic optical compressors with the precision of VCA designs, striking a balance that maintains depth, image, and sonic integrity.
It is capable of everything from gentle levelling to aggressive limiting, making it equally at home in tracking, mixing, and mastering. Its fully discrete Class A circuitry, operating on a +60 V rail, ensures maximum headroom and a wide, detailed frequency response, while a transparent make-up gain stage provides ample recovery after heavy compression.
The Sebatron SMAC offers two modes of stereo linking, including dual-mono with channel one master and stereo link, making it ideal for mix buss and subgroup applications where stereo width and accuracy are crucial. Two large analogue VU meters provide clear visual monitoring of both output levels and gain reduction.
With no integrated circuits in the signal path, Sebatron SMAC delivers a wide-open sound with tight low-end and extended highs. Combining precision, flexibility, and musicality, the Sebatron SMAC is a reliable and powerful dynamics tool for professional studios, project setups, and live sound environments.
Features
- Stereo compressor or dual mono operation
- Dual-servo optical gain reduction cells per channel
- Transparent Class A discrete audio path
- +60 V rail for maximum headroom
- Two stereo linking modes: channel one master or stereo link
- Variable compression from subtle levelling to heavy limiting
- Two large analogue VU meters for level and gain reduction monitoring
- Wide frequency response from 20 Hz to 90 kHz
- No integrated circuits in the design