RJR FET Compressor
The RJR FET compressor is based on the earliest vintage FET compressor circuits, with modifications for low noise. It's capable of perfectly re-creating that big classic vintage crush, but can also be quite neutral at lighter settings. The RJR FET offers many optional customizations, such as stepped controls and smaller ratios, which were never available on the original vintage units.
The following are a few examples of custom RJR FET compressors. These units have already been built and shipped to the customers that ordered them, and are not available for immediate order. If you would like to order a custom RJR FET compressor, or if you would like to inquire about pricing, available options, or have any other questions, please inquire on the CONTACT page! Due to the complexities involved in custom orders, please be aware that there is usually a significant lead time involved.
At the moment the RJR FET is only available as a custom order unit.
Stereo RJR FET with control and metering layout similar to an 1178; parallel blend control; 24 position ELMA rotary switches for input and output controls (triple deck for input T pad; single deck for output); vintage UTC O-12 input transformers; vintage UA5002 output transformers; vintage style knobs; custom logo design; aluminum grey powdercoat panel with black infill engraving.
Built for DJ Unwind; mono RJR FET with fixed 4:1 ratio; Sowter input and output transformers; vintage style knobs; Simpson VU meter fixed in GR mode; black anodize panel with no infill (natural aluminum) engraving.
Mono RJR FET with fixed 2, 4, 8, and 20 ratios; Sowter input and output transformers; vintage style knobs; Sifam VU meter; natural aluminum anodize panel with black infill engraving.
Built for Miles Walker; stereo RJR FET with stereo ganged controls; 24 position ELMA rotary switches for input and output controls (input control is 6-gang, dual t-pad!); rear panel switch to link/unlink sidechain control voltages; rear panel switch for L or R metering display; Ed Anderson designed input and output transformers; compression ratios of 1.5, 2, 4, and 8; custom logo engraving; natural anodize panel with blue infill engraving.
Mono RJR FET with compression ratios of 1.5, 2, 4, 8, and 20; Ed Anderson designed input and output transformers; vintage General Radio knobs; Sifam AL29 VU meter; custom logo design; signal yellow powdercoat panel with light blue infill engraving.
Built for Sam Raymond; Stereo RJR FET with control and metering layout similar to an 1178; Ed Anderson designed input and output transformers; vintage style knobs; custom logo design; aluminum grey powdercoat panel with black infill engraving.
Built for Laphayette; mono RJR FET with Ed Anderson designed input and output transformers; custom paisely vinyl faceplate decal; vintage style knobs.
Built for Matty C Beats; mono RJR FET with compression ratios of 1.5, 2, 4, 12, and 20; Ed Anderson designed input and output transformers; vintage General Radio knobs; vintage API/LFE VU meter; red powdercoat panel with black infill engraving.
Matched pair of RJR FET compressors with Lundahl output transformers; aluminum knobs; vintage Sifam AL29WF VU meters; black anodize panel with white, yellow, and blue infill engraving.