{"product_id":"solodallas-the-schaffer-replica-ex-tower-compressor-expander-limiter-boost-goalpost-eq","title":"Solodallas The Schaffer Replica EX Tower Compressor, Expander, Limiter, Boost \u0026 \"Goalpost\" EQ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"SoloDallas Schaffer Replica!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8GV17oqV0Uw\" height=\"742\" width=\"1494\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Schaffer Replica from SoloDallas, demo by Pete Thorn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jnp6BvP7_5w\" height=\"742\" width=\"1494\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Solodallas EX Tower recreates one of the most influential tone-shaping circuits hidden inside the legendary Schaffer Vega Diversity System - the wireless system used by countless iconic guitarists throughout the 1970s and 1980s. More than just a boost or compressor, the EX Tower combines studio-grade compression, expansion, optical limiting, EQ enhancement and clean boost in a fully analogue circuit designed to add sustain, punch and unmistakable musical presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt the heart of the EX Tower is Ken Schaffer’s signature compander circuit. Companding means the signal is first compressed and then expanded, helping to control transients, enhance harmonic detail and restore natural amplitude without the flat, lifeless feel often associated with heavy compression. The result is a richer, more immediate sound that feels alive under the fingers - with the kind of sustain and authority heard on countless classic recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Input control shapes the gain circuit and enhances the crucial low-mid frequencies that help guitar, bass and other instruments cut through a mix. The Output control then delivers up to 30dB of clean analogue boost, making it ideal for pushing the front end of an amplifier, lifting lead lines, adding body to a clean rig or driving your signal into full classic-rock saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe built-in optical limiter adds another layer of refinement, smoothing harsh peaks while allowing notes and chords to bloom naturally. This gives the EX Tower its famously musical feel - tight, controlled and powerful, but never sterile. Whether used on guitar, bass, keys or synths, it is designed to make the instrument feel more complete, more present and more connected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBuilt in the USA with 100% analogue circuitry, the EX Tower is housed in an extruded aluminium enclosure modelled after the original 63EX “tower” receiver. With front-panel access, illuminated VU metering, 1\/4” and transformer-isolated balanced XLR outputs, and professional-grade construction, it is made for serious stage and studio use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact recreation of the tone-enhancing circuit from the original Schaffer Vega Diversity System\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% analogue circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio-grade compression, expansion, optical limiting, boost and EQ enhancement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature compander circuit for enhanced sustain, harmonics and dynamic response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput control enhances low-mid punch and controls the compander circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput control provides up to 30dB of clean analogue boost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical limiter helps smooth excessive attack while preserving natural note bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIlluminated VU meter displays real-time output signal strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-panel power switch, audio input and status LEDs for easy access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear-panel 1\/4” audio output and transformer-isolated balanced XLR output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootswitch jack for effect bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoost mode switch to engage or disengage the boost function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBypass switch to engage or disengage the optical limiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue-bypass operation when off or via compatible latching A\/B footswitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-quality components throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtruded aluminium enclosure based on the original 63EX “tower” receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower requirements: 15-18VDC centre positive, 250mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry-suited power supply included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 8.25” D x 3.6” W x 7” H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Solodallas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41402835599418,"sku":"Solodallas-Schaffer-Tower","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/4443\/files\/solodallas-the-schaffer-replica-ex-tower-compressor-expander-limiter-boost-goalpost-eq-solodallas-schaffer-tower-gsus4-6699983.jpg?v=1778600293","url":"https:\/\/gsus4.com.au\/en-us\/products\/solodallas-the-schaffer-replica-ex-tower-compressor-expander-limiter-boost-goalpost-eq","provider":"Gsus4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}