Dangerous Music Compressor #982

Hand-assembled in the USA, the Dangerous COMPRESSOR features a groundbreaking, audiophile-grade circuit designed by the renowned Chris Muth. As with all Dangerous Music products, there are no compromises: this compressor delivers intuitive functionality with sonic clarity.

Exceptionally transparent and easy to operate, the Dangerous COMPRESSOR excels across any source - vocals, drums, mix buss.
Any genre, from jazz to hip-hop, pop to metal. Its versatility makes it a powerful tool for tracking, mixing, and mastering, handling tasks that often require automation or EQ.

Key Features
• Refined, user-friendly interface built around a custom circuit by Chris Muth
• Smart Dynamics dual-slope detector: independently manages transients and average levels for modern loudness with full transparency
• Auto Attack/Release for effortless, professional-grade results
• Two internal sidechain EQ curves for tailored compression response
• Selectable hard or soft knee for dynamic contour control
• External sidechain input for advanced processing flexibility
• Audiophile-grade VCAs deliver clean, artifact-free level control
• Stepped ratio settings from 1:1 up to 20:1
• Multiple metering modes for precise visual feedback

PSU works on 100-230V, depending on the fuse installed. Currently set up for 230V operation. EU power cord included.

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

VAT (Value Added Tax) can be deducted if you have a company with a valid EU VAT number or if you're based outside of the EU. Non-EU buyers pay all and any import tax and duty as regulated by their local customs.