Modular Channel 8755 DM-LI

The Overstayer Modular Channel 8755DM-LI is a versatile stereo channel strip that blends filters, EQ, compression, and harmonic enhancement in one powerful unit. Designed with a console-like aesthetic, it preserves the fidelity of a full mix while offering the flexibility to push into bold, creative extremes. Its carefully tuned circuits and high-quality components make it equally at home in tracking, mixing, or mastering setups.

The 8755DM-LI adds transformer-coupled microphone inputs with pad, polarity, and phantom power to the already comprehensive feature set. Sculpt tones with wide-ranging resonant filters, musical shelving EQ, and a fully sweepable proportional-Q mid band. Shape dynamics using the VCA compressor with peak/RMS detection, sidechain options, and unique BEHAVIOR control. Engage the independent harmonic stages for subtle coloration or rich saturation. At the heart of the unit is a series/parallel mixer matrix, allowing seamless blending of dry, EQ'd, compressed, and saturated signals with flexible routing. The result is a true modular channel that gives engineers and producers a wide palette of tonal control without compromising signal integrity.

• Stereo signal path: Designed to handle full mixes with console-level fidelity.

• Mic, line & instrument inputs: Transformer-coupled mic preamps (with pad, polarity & phantom power), balanced line inputs, and high-impedance instrument inputs.

• Powerful filters: Wide-ranging high/low-pass filters capable of resonating to full oscillation.

• Versatile EQ: High/low shelves with selectable frequencies plus a fully sweepable proportional-Q mid band.

• VCA compression: With peak/RMS detection, 3 attack/release settings, behavior control, sidechain HPF & external sidechain input.

• Harmonics stages: Independently engageable for rich saturation and color.

• Mixer matrix: Dry, EQ, compressor, and saturation paths blendable in series or parallel with dedicated faders and mute switches.

• Rear-panel I/O: Direct preamp outs, insert send/return, expansion ports, balanced outs, external sidechain input.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• Model: Modular Channel 8755DM-LI

• Type: Stereo modular channel with filters, EQ, compression, harmonics, and routing matrix

• Format: 19 inch rackmount

• Rack Height: 2U

• Circuit: Solid state

• Channels: Stereo

• Application: Tracking, mixing, mastering

INPUTS/OUTPUTS:

• Balanced line inputs (L/R)

• High impedance unbalanced instrument inputs (TS, L/R)

• Balanced line inputs via input transformers (LINE IN 2, L/R)

• Transformer-coupled microphone inputs with pad, polarity, phantom power (MIC IN, L/R " DM version only)

• Balanced line outputs (L/R, pin 3 floating for unbalanced)

• Preamp direct outputs (L/R)

• Insert send/return (L/R)

• External sidechain input for compressor

• AUX and PORT expansion ports (L/R)

• DC power input

FILTERS:

• High-pass and low-pass filters

• Wide frequency range

• Capable of resonating to full oscillation

EQUALIZER:

• High and low shelves with 3 selectable frequencies each

• Fully sweepable proportional-Q mid band

COMPRESSOR:

• VCA design with peak and RMS detectors

• 3-position attack and release controls

• BEHAVIOR control for character shaping

• Sidechain high-pass filter

• External sidechain input

HARMONICS SECTION:

• Independent harmonic stages

• Selectable engagement in any combination

MIXER MATRIX:

• Series/parallel routing with dedicated dry/EQ, compressor, and saturated path faders

• Mute switches per path

• Composited mixing flexibility

CONSTRUCTION:

• High-quality components and circuitry designed to preserve fidelity across full mixes

• Console-like design aesthetic with potential for both subtle and extreme processing