Chandler LTD-2 “Sterling Mod” (#2)

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Make Tracks. Or Masters.

Experience audio alchemy with the Chandler LTD-2 “Sterling Mod,” a legendary compressor that infuses tracks with vintage Neve warmth, precise control, and mastering-grade modifications for unparalleled sonic magic.

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The Robotics

Overview

The Chandler LTD-2 “Sterling Mod” Compressor Limiter is a high-end analog audio processing device based on the 2254 compressor which is the class A predecessor to the 2264 and 33609. It is a modified version of the classic Chandler Limited LTD-2 compressor limiter, featuring custom modifications by renowned audio engineer, Michael Sterling.

You’ll love how the LTD-2 Sterling Mod delivers the warmth and character of vintage analog gear!

TECHSHIZZ

Vintage Neve comps dressed up for mastering
Tubes: No
Transformers: You bet.
Character: Glue. Forward.

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Select Features of the Chandler LTD-2

Fast release times.
1db stepped gain make.
Specially matched for stereo.
Gain reduction meter.
Bypass passes audio through the circuitry for color without compression.
6-position attack time knob.
6-position release knob.

Tips

F. Reid Shippen: So, Wayne’s dirty little secret is that, back in the day, Chandler started out as a shop that modded and racked vintage Neve gear. This is a stereo pair of 2264’s with original Marinar transformers, racked up, with stepped controls that were a request from mastering legend Greg Calbi of Sterling Sound. One of the greatest solid-state compressor/limiters of all time.

SECRET SAUCE

MIX/MASTER:  Want some thick Neve transformer mojo with a touch of limiting? Boom.
DRUMS:  This is a famous snare compressor. Mess around with attack – make it fast. Let it “spank.” I’d also try it on your overheads or across the entire drum buss.
VOCAL:  Want a little rock and roll? Put UA’s LA-2 on the vocal and then run it through this with a med-fast attack and fast release.
SYNTH:  Try this on all sorts of vintage synth sounds, pads, strings, etc. Slow attack fast release.