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Valvotronics Gain Ryder 3 Stereo Tube Compressor

Valvotronics Gain Ryder 3 Stereo Tube Compressor

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  • Details
  • Features
  • Tech Specs

*Please note  -- This pre-owned item may show signs of use. Please refer to the photos for details of the product. 

The Valvotronics Gain Ryder 3 is a hand-built, dual-channel boutique tube compressor/limiter celebrated for its transparent, "vacuum-suck" leveling. Prized for mix bus duties, vocals, and bass, it features an all-tube, semiconductor-free audio path that gently warms the signal while invisibly controlling dynamics.

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Product Name Valvotronics Gain Ryder 3 Stereo Tube Compressor
Brand Valvotronics
Condition Pre-Owned
MPN RYDER3
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

What's in the Box?

  • Valvotronics Gain Ryder 3 Stereo Tube Compressor
  • Power supply
  • Stereo tube compressor/limiter with linked stereo operation
  • Four-channel architecture (two stereo pairs)
  • All-tube analog signal path
  • Variable compression ratio from 1:1 to 50:1
  • Adjustable threshold from -30 dB to +20 dB
  • Switchable Auto or Manual attack and release modes
  • Manual attack adjustable from 50 µs to 20 ms
  • Manual release adjustable from 60 ms to 2 seconds
  • Balanced XLR inputs and outputs
  • Dedicated 1/4" TRS sidechain inputs
  • Wide dynamic range for transparent compression
  • Rackmount design (1U)
  • Suitable for tracking, mixing, mastering, and broadcast applications.

Specifications

Type Stereo Tube Compressor / Limiter
Channels 4 (Two Stereo Pairs)
Compression Threshold -30 dB to +20 dB
Compression Ratio 1:1 to 50:1
Attack Time Auto or Manual
Manual Attack Range 50 µs to 20 ms
Release Time Auto or Manual
Manual Release Range 60 ms to 2 sec
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Dynamic Range >115 dB (Unweighted)
Maximum Output Level +21 dBu
Inputs 4 × Balanced XLR (Pin 2 Hot)
4 × 1/4" TRS Sidechain
Outputs 4 × Balanced XLR (Pin 2 Hot)
Form Factor 19" Rackmount (1U)
Dimensions 19 × 11.5 × 1.75"
Weight 8.8 lb (4.0 kg)

Valvotronics Gain Ryder 3 Stereo Tube Compressor

Details

*Please note  -- This pre-owned item may show signs of use. Please refer to the photos for details of the product. 

The Valvotronics Gain Ryder 3 is a hand-built, dual-channel boutique tube compressor/limiter celebrated for its transparent, "vacuum-suck" leveling. Prized for mix bus duties, vocals, and bass, it features an all-tube, semiconductor-free audio path that gently warms the signal while invisibly controlling dynamics.

More Information
Product Name Valvotronics Gain Ryder 3 Stereo Tube Compressor
Brand Valvotronics
Condition Pre-Owned
MPN RYDER3

What's in the Box?

  • Valvotronics Gain Ryder 3 Stereo Tube Compressor
  • Power supply
Features
  • Stereo tube compressor/limiter with linked stereo operation
  • Four-channel architecture (two stereo pairs)
  • All-tube analog signal path
  • Variable compression ratio from 1:1 to 50:1
  • Adjustable threshold from -30 dB to +20 dB
  • Switchable Auto or Manual attack and release modes
  • Manual attack adjustable from 50 µs to 20 ms
  • Manual release adjustable from 60 ms to 2 seconds
  • Balanced XLR inputs and outputs
  • Dedicated 1/4" TRS sidechain inputs
  • Wide dynamic range for transparent compression
  • Rackmount design (1U)
  • Suitable for tracking, mixing, mastering, and broadcast applications.
Tech Specs

Specifications

Type Stereo Tube Compressor / Limiter
Channels 4 (Two Stereo Pairs)
Compression Threshold -30 dB to +20 dB
Compression Ratio 1:1 to 50:1
Attack Time Auto or Manual
Manual Attack Range 50 µs to 20 ms
Release Time Auto or Manual
Manual Release Range 60 ms to 2 sec
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Dynamic Range >115 dB (Unweighted)
Maximum Output Level +21 dBu
Inputs 4 × Balanced XLR (Pin 2 Hot)
4 × 1/4" TRS Sidechain
Outputs 4 × Balanced XLR (Pin 2 Hot)
Form Factor 19" Rackmount (1U)
Dimensions 19 × 11.5 × 1.75"
Weight 8.8 lb (4.0 kg)