Heritage Audio BritStrip British-Spec Channel Strip with Diode Bridge Compressor

Overview of the Heritage Audio BritStrip Channel Strip
The Heritage Audio BritStrip is a powerful 1-channel channel strip that blends a 73-style preamp, a 3-band inductor EQ, and a diode-bridge compressor into a single, versatile unit. It’s designed to provide users with the rich, classic “British Iron” sound that’s been adored by audio professionals for decades. Whether you're recording, mixing, or mastering, this channel strip offers all the essential tools for shaping your sound with precision and clarity. Built with a transparent passive design, it minimizes insertion loss, preserving the integrity of your audio signals while delivering outstanding tonal characteristics.

73-Style Preamp with Classic Sound
At the heart of the BritStrip is the 73-style preamp, known for its legendary “British Iron” sound. This preamp delivers up to +80dB of input gain, which is more than sufficient for dynamic and ribbon microphones, while selectable input impedance ensures compatibility with low-output mics. The preamp’s design includes a -20dB pad, perfect for handling louder sources without distortion. It also includes +48V phantom power for your condenser mics and a polarity reverse function to resolve any phase alignment issues, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of applications.

Flexible 3-Band Inductor EQ for Fine-Tuned Sound
The BritStrip’s 3-band inductor EQ captures the essence of British-style equalizers, giving you access to a wide range of tonal control. The high band offers +/-16dB of shelving with selectable frequencies at 10kHz, 12kHz, or 16kHz, allowing for precise adjustments to the treble. The low band also provides +/-16dB of shelving, selectable at 60Hz, 110Hz, or 220Hz, letting you shape the bass to fit your mix perfectly. The semi-parametric mid band offers up to +/-18dB of peaking with adjustable Q, giving you the flexibility to cut or boost mid frequencies at six selectable points. The highpass filter with adjustable frequencies (50Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz, or 300Hz) further ensures clarity by removing unwanted low-end muddiness.

Diode-Bridge Compressor for Dynamic Control
The BritStrip’s diode-bridge compressor is designed to tame unruly dynamics and add warmth and weight to your tracks. Its intuitive controls for threshold and makeup gain make it easy to dial in the perfect settings for any application. You can toggle between ultra-fast attack speeds for slamming drums or slower attack speeds to glue a mix together. The release time is adjustable from 50ms to 400ms, and there’s even an automatic mode for hands-off operation. A sidechain filter ensures that excessive frequencies won’t interfere with the balance of your mix, while the blend control allows for easy parallel compression.

Stereo Link and Integration with Multiple Units
For users who need to connect multiple units for stereo or multi-channel setups, the BritStrip features a stereo link function that ensures rock-solid imaging across channels. The 24-step detented output gives you precise control of the stereo output level, and when paired with another unit, it maintains perfect balance between the two. This makes the BritStrip a perfect addition to a larger rack of audio equipment, providing seamless integration into both small home studios and larger professional setups.

Compact and Versatile Design for Any Studio
Housed in a single rackspace unit, the BritStrip is compact enough to fit into even the tightest studio setups while offering the full functionality of a high-end British-style channel strip. Whether you are a home producer, professional engineer, or mastering expert, the BritStrip provides all the essential tools you need to shape your sound with ease and precision. Its rugged construction and premium components, such as Styroflex capacitors and Carnhill transformers, ensure durability and top-notch performance that you can rely on for years.