The Crème combines a passive Pultec-style EQ and a tested bus compressor in one device.

The Crème combines a passive EQ based on the Pultec principle and a high end bus compressor in a single device.

Many successful mixing engineers share one thing in common: They mix with a compressor and EQ in the master channel. The EQ is usually set to subtly boost the bass and treble, while the bus compressor compresses the sound by a couple of dB. This gives the engineer an idea of how the mix will sound after mastering, even still during in the mixing stage. It also helps in finding the right volume balance for individual sounds (especially vocals).

The Crème puts the very best of both functions into one device. The passive EQ has been reduced down to the most popular applications: Bass boost, to give greater definition to the bass, and treble boost, to give the mix the necessary shine. The boost has been made switchable to enable total recall and to reduce the boost to more appropriate levels for use on the master channel.

The bus compressor has a few additional functions such as a low-pass filter for the side chain and an additional ratio of 1.5:1 for especially subtle compression.

The placement of the EQ and compressor in the mix can also be switched.

Similarly, the Crème is suitable for use in mastering aswell.
Features
General
Stereo device
EQ switchable before and after the compressor
Lowcut filter in side chain

Equalizer
Passive EQ (Pultec style)
Bass boost frequencies: 20-30-60-100+140+200 Hz
Bass boost level: 0-5 dB switchable
High boost frequencies: 10-12-16-18-20-24 kHz
High boost level: 0-5 dB switchable

Compressor
Lowcut filter: 60-120 Hz
Attack: 0,1-0,3-1-3-10-30 ms
Release: 100-300-600 ms-1,2s-Auto
Ratio: 1,5-2-4-10
Stepped Potentiometers
Freqency responce: 20 - 40.000 Hz +/- 1,5 dB
Balanced inputs and outputs
Internal power supply with toroidal transformer
Height: 88,4 mm (2U), width: 483 mm, depth: 250 mm
Specifications
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 40kHz
Maximum Input Level: +22 dBu
Input Impedance: 10k
Output Impedance: < 600
Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu
Dynamic Range: 110 dB
Voltage: 230 V~/50Hz or 115V~/60Hz
Fuse: 500mA slow-blow
Maximum Power Consumption: < 25 W (0,01A at 230 V)
Dimensions: 2 U, H:88.1 mm, W:483 mm, D:250 mm