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OtherCompressorsKeyboards & Sound ModulesVintage DigitalVintage AnalogueEffects & reverbsEqualisersStomp BoxesMiscVintage HiFiInterfacesMonitor speakersB Stock Cloud CX335 Stereo Dual-Band Compressor / Limiter (Modified & Recapped)
This CX335 has been recapped with premium Panasonic capacitors. The caps in the audio path have been replaced with higher-capacity bipolar caps for best sound quality
The timing caps for the Envelope function have been changed to give a slightly shorter release time previously the slow release was too slow for most purposes. The new value was determined by listening tests. In addition, weve changed the balance between the low & high frequency sensitivity of the sidechain so compression is driven less by bass content. This is similar to having a high-pass filter in the sidechain of an ordinary compressor
The result is a CX335 with a wider palette of effects, better-suited to studio use
Photos are of a Cloud CX335 sold previously the one in this sale has some rack rash but no front panel scratches
The Cloud CX335 is a mix engineers secret weapon stolen from the live sound industry. Its a stereo leveller / compressor / limiter, somewhat in the mould of the Aphex Compellor, designed to compress & limit peaks whilst maintaining audio transparency. Its a tall order to achieve this without audible artefacts but, like the Compellor, the CX335 does it with ease
The CX335 combines a program-dependent compressor with a separate peak limiter. Each has its own threshold controls & LED displays to show gain reduction. The sidechain has a bandsplit so low and high frequencies are processed separately under the control of the internal logic
This is an analogue unit with VCA gain control elements. In that sense its a standard modern compressor but, like Aphex and SPL compressors, clever logic and manipulation of the sidechain is used to achieve complex (and useful) results from simple controls. Its not a stereo compressor in the traditional sense, with attack & release controls and a stereo / mono switch, instead it has one set of controls for both channels
The compressor section has controls for Threshold and Ratio plus switches for Envelope (normal / slow) and Knee (soft / hard). These control the attack & release time profiles and the shape of the compressor knee where compression begins to take effect. The limiter has a Threshold control & Peak Limit LED and theres a Gain make-up control for the output. Metering is via a single Gain Reduction LED meter showing 0-30 dB gain reduction, and Left & Right output level LED meters showing levels from -20 to +12 dB. Finally there is a bypass switch which bypasses the VCA section
Recently I have been giving it a try and Im amazed at the results. Across a drum group you can go from gentle glueing to full blown abuse and it continues to shine. Ive even used it as a mix comp and it works very nicely for this
It has a really nice texture to it that is both transparent and coloured at the same time if you can understand the contradiction
Has a tight forward sound and great gluing ability Unbeatable on parallel and gets used all the time
I cannot believe how much I love this, very simple to use, piece of kit
The CX335 is one of those pieces of kit that flies under the radar and most people know nothing about it. If youre looking for an easy & transparent compressor to use as a group or mix bus processor the CX335 will fit the bill. Sonically its like the Symetrix 525 transparent, smooth & unflustered
Technical
Balanced inputs & outputs are on XLR connectors, pin 2 Hot. Operating level is 0 dBu and maximum input & output levels are +26 dBu. Power input is via a standard IEC socket and the CX335 works on AC voltages between 220 and 240 Volts. Internal switching is provided for 110 V supply. UK or Euro Schuko power cable supplied on request
Links
Product Page
http://www.cloud.co.uk/products/detail.php?id=28
Installation & Operation manual
http://www.cloud.co.uk/files/documents/CX335_manual_EN.pdf
Gearslutz discussion
https://www.gearslutz.com/board/so-much-gear-so-little-time/406089-cloud-cx335-stereo-compressor.html
Studio Auditions Review
http://www.studioauditions.com/gearreviewdetail_upgraded.php?GearReviewID=98
Condition
This CX335 has been recapped with premium Panasonic capacitors. The caps in the audio path have been replaced with higher-capacity bipolar caps for best sound quality. The timing caps for the Envelope function have been changed to give a slightly shorter release time – previously the slow release was too slow for most purposes. The new value was determined by listening tests. In addition, we’ve changed the balance between the low & high frequency sensitivity of the sidechain so compression is driven less by bass content. This is similar to having a high-pass filter in the sidechain of an ordinary compressor Tested & working 100%. Photos are of a Cloud CX335 sold previously – the one in this sale has some rack rash but no front panel scratches
Vintage GearAll vintage gear will have case scratches and marks. It may also have or develop noisy pots and switches, and backup batteries may fail. I make my descriptions as accurate as possible but please understand that vintage gear will not be perfect and adjust your expectations accordingly
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