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Introducing the Seventeen: A Modern Take on a Classic Compressor

The Seventeen Compressor by Black Lion Audio is not merely a remake of the classic ’76 compressor; it's a reimagining of what the iconic ’76 limiting amplifier could have been with today’s advanced technology. Designed in collaboration with pro audio expert Tobias Lindell, the Seventeen features an improved and redesigned IC-based front end, offering unparalleled detail and nuance previously unheard in this type of compressor.

Innovative Design and Modern Sound

The Seventeen’s front-end circuit provides a clean, punchy, modern sound under light compression, while delivering a rich, vintage character when pushed. This innovation, combined with our custom-designed, Chicago-made output transformer, results in a substantial bottom end that perfectly balances its open top end. The inclusion of proprietary Black Lion style power decoupling ensures an impressively low noise floor, making the Seventeen a superior choice for professional audio engineers.

High-Quality Components and Construction

Built with high-grade Nichicon signal capacitors, widely regarded as some of the best in the industry, the Seventeen guarantees exceptional sound quality. This compressor is designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern studios, ensuring reliability and consistency in performance.

Enhanced Features for Maximum Versatility

Never settling for "good enough," Black Lion Audio has incorporated features typically considered as upgrades or modifications. The Seventeen includes a frequency-adjustable sidechain. Separate selectable high-pass and low-pass filters, and a wet/dry mix knob, allowing users to blend dry and compressed signals for greater tonal flexibility. Additionally, the stereo link function enables seamless linking of two units, expanding the Seventeen's versatility.

Key Features

• Inspired by the classic ’76 FET compressor/limiter
• Designed with pro audio expert Tobias Lindell
• Improved IC-based front end for clean, punchy sound and vintage character
• Proprietary power decoupling for a low noise floor
• High-grade Nichicon signal capacitors
• Frequency-adjustable sidechain
• Selectable high-pass and low-pass filters
• Wet/dry mix knob for parallel compression
• Stereo link functionality

Experience the Seventeen

The Seventeen redefines what a classic compressor can be, merging vintage inspiration with modern technology. Experience profound detail and nuance with the Seventeen, a compressor built to deliver exceptional performance and unparalleled sound quality.