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The m103 is hybrid mic pre, 3 band EQ and Compressor. The 3 band EQ section is built around single stage parallel tuning architecture with a fully parametric mid, with sweepable high and low bands which can be operated in shelving or peak modes. Its compressor circuit is based on an optical attenuator and provides gentle limiting to fairly heavy compression. A 10 segment gain reduction and output meters are also provided for optimised monitoring of compression and output levels The M103’s sealed gold contact relay for Hi-Z input switching input provides features of a high quality instrument preamp. Comprehensive I/O options allow the mic pre and EQ/COMP sections to be accessed independently of each other, and the order of the EQ/COMP is switchable. A dual function link/ sidechain input on rearpanel is provided for inserting external sidechain signals (for de- essing, ducking) or connecting two m103’s together for stereo compression applications. Additional features include an exclusive ribbon mic mode, a 7...