Heritage Audio Herchild HA660 Mono Tube Compressor

A Modern Re-creation of the Legendary Fairchild 660 For over six decades, recording, mastering, and broadcast engineers alike have coveted the grandaddy of compressors, the iconic Fairchild. This reverence is due to its inimitably smooth, creamy, and natural-sounding dynamics control, heard on countless classic recordings of the ’60s, ’70s, and beyond. Less than 1,000 were ever built and today they are exceedingly rare, and even more so if you’re seeking one in good working condition. If you can find a suitable mono Model 660, it will command a hefty price commensurate with its beefy curb weight. Fortunately, the Heritage Audio Herchild Model 660 brings home the bacon in a formidable re-creation that’s half the weight (and price) of a functioning vintage unit. The Herchild 660 gives you the sought-after sonics and program-dependent behavioral characteristics of this classic tube compressor, along with modern precision, premium components, and robust build quality that