The C2M version has one set of controls and two audio channels for Stereo use, whilst the C2R is a dual channel remote expander for building up to 8 channel systems controlled from one C2M or C2.The characteristic sound of this unit arises mostly from the fast response at the onset of compression, which when delayed to occur around the mid range attack settings (after 0.3 to 3 milliseconds) results in a window through which transients can still pass.
When used across a mix, or with any dynamic program, this has the effect of adding punch, as the sidechain breathes around these transients, while still controlling overall levels. ![]() Crush may sound surprising to those interested in more gentle applications, being capable of exaggerated compression effects, but in conjunction with the fast limit settings also introduced with this unit, it allows the C2 to be used for a much wider range of applications than the C1. Set like this it seems to add a subtle drive, punch, glue and urgency I like. Hi, Since I know there are several loyal Smart users in these parts, I figured I could ask a simple question. What are the differences between the C1 and C2 - other than the obvious (lack of crush, more limited attackrelease settings, etc.) Which would you buy Thanks. Adam. The C2, I believe, is improved to interface well and be stable in every possible situation. Im planning to buy a c1, i dont know why but everything is new nowadays, is like a conspiracy against the market. Also, re: the C2: I never liked or understood the appeal of the Crush feature, which never sounded as glamorous as the name implied. If I had it to do all over again, Id take a serious look at the Dramastic, only cause Mercenary dont get excited over everything. I use the C2 at 1.5:1 on the stereo buss and prefer it to the C1. I dont think 2:1 on the C2 sounds as good as 2:1 on the C1, though. Go figure. To the original poster, the C2 has a discrete electronically balanced output where the C1 does not. Buy one or the other. Or neither. Go grab a beer. I personally think that the C2 1.5:1 sounds a lot closer to the 2:1 on the C1 and on an SSL console than the 2:1 does. Cheers, JP. Hey Guys is your C1 at 2:1 compressing more than at 4:1.i know sounds weird.but at 2: mine is more aggresive than at 4:1 I sent mine to Sunset and they Checked it saying was OK. This is less of an issue than with the C2, because it needs to see a balanced input stage after it, otherwise a few weird things can happen ---hence the pin23 lifts on the back of the unit. JP. This really comes down to personal taste and what you are trying to get out of it. ![]() Alan Smart describes the outputs as unbalanced, although I believe they are in fact impedance-balanced. On the mix buss, more often than not I usually have my C2 set at 3 or 4:1 with only about 1 or 2 dB GR. Attack all the way slow and release all the way fast (sometimes auto).
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