Based on a rare zener diode bridge design from the 1960s - pioneered in one of the world’s most famous recording studios - the D-Comp Stereo Limiter captures all the explosive attack and distinctive "swooshing" release behavior of the vintage British circuit that inspired it, with added functionality to greatly expand the versatility of this truly unique compression style.~ It can add incredible punch and smack to drums, gently tame peaks in program material, thicken vocals and acoustic instruments, and much more. It’s particularly excellent at bringing up ambient sound in an fast, exciting way, making this one of the best compressors for drum room mics out there.