Behringer 369 – Vintage Vibe, Modern Precision
Love the classic Neve 33609 sound? The Behringer 369 2-channel rackmounted stereo compressor brings that legendary “glue-like” magic to your mixes—think powerful, unified tracks like the pros got in the ‘70s. Inspired by the iconic compressor used in studios and broadcasts, this isn’t just a clone—it’s a faithful tribute, crafted with input from engineers who worked with Rupert Neve himself. Ready to shape your sound? Let’s go!
Why It Stands Out
The 369 blends vintage warmth with today’s reliability. Its dual-channel design tackles dynamics with finesse—subtle compression or peak-crushing limiting, your call. With custom Midas transformers and Class-A circuitry, it keeps your audio pure and punchy, whether you’re mastering a mix or taming a live signal.
Control Your Sound
From gentle 1.5:1 ratios to aggressive 6:1, the 369 lets you sculpt dynamics without losing your mix’s soul. Dial in thresholds, recovery, and gain with precision rotary switches—perfect for repeatable results. It’s the sweet spot between power and musicality, all in a rugged 2U rack.
Specifications
- Audio Inputs:
- Type: 2x XLR, transformer balanced
- Impedance: 10 kΩ default / 600 Ω internal option
- Max Input Level: > +26 dBu
- Audio Outputs:
- Type: 2x XLR, transformer balanced
- Impedance: < 75 Ω balanced
- Max Output Level: > +26 dBu with 600Ω load
- System Specs:
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz, ±0.5 dB
- Distortion (THD+N): < 0.03%, 50 Hz - 20 kHz, +4 dBu (compressor & gate in, slow attack)
- Noise: -79 dBu, 22 Hz - 22 kHz unweighted (compressor & gate in, slow attack)
- Circuit: Discrete Class-A
- Limiter:
- Threshold: 2x rotary switches, +4 dBu to +15 dBu in 0.5 dBu steps
- Recovery: 2x rotary switches, 50 ms, 100 ms, 200 ms, 800 ms, a1 (100 ms – 2 s), a2 (50 ms – 5 s)
- Limit In/Out: 2x toggle switches
- Attack Fast/Slow: 2x toggle switches, Fast = 2 ms, Slow = 4 ms
- Compressor:
- Threshold: 2x rotary switches, +4 dBu to +15 dBu in 0.5 dB steps
- Recovery: 2x rotary switches, 100 ms, 400 ms, 800 ms, 1500 ms, a1 (100 ms – 2 s), a2 (50 ms – 5 s)
- Gain: 2x rotary switches, 0 dB to +20 dB in 2 dB steps
- Ratio: 2x rotary switches, 1.5:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 5:1
- Comp In/Out: 2x toggle switches
- Attack Fast/Slow: 2x toggle switches, Fast = 3 ms, Slow = 6 ms
- Meters & Controls:
- Gain Reduction Meters: 2x analogue meters, 0 dB to 20 dB
- Bypass/In: 2x toggle switches, true relay bypass
- Mono/Stereo: Toggle switch, stereo links sidechains
- Internal/External: Toggle switch, internal = local control, external = remote
- External Connector: 15-pin female D connector for remote bypass, mono/stereo, sidechain link