{"product_id":"mxr-dual-limiter","title":"MXR Dual Limiter (USED)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel tutor-markdown-rendering force-compact-layout enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_ec0c0cefd67c28f8\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\" id=\"p-rc_20b81cc0082e0c27-31\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33\"\u003eMXR Model 136 Dual Limiter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-33 citation-end-33\"\u003e is a rare, vintage 1U rackmount processor from the 1980s.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-32 citation-end-32\"\u003eWhile MXR is primarily known for stompboxes, this unit is a cult favorite in studios for its aggressive character and unique internal design.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eKey Technical Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_20b81cc0082e0c27-32\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCircuitry:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-31\"\u003e Unlike most compressors of its era that used VCAs or FETs, the Model 136 uses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"89\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-31\"\u003ePulse Width Modulation (PWM)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-31 citation-end-31\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-30 citation-end-30\"\u003eThis esoteric method chops the audio into ultrasonic slices to control energy, resulting in a very fast, distinct sonic footprint.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_20b81cc0082e0c27-33\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChannels:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-29\"\u003e Dual-channel design that can operate in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-29\"\u003eDual Mono\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-29\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-29\"\u003eStereo Link\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-29 citation-end-29\"\u003e modes.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_20b81cc0082e0c27-34\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003eControls:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003e Each channel features independent knobs for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003eInput\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"61\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003eOutput\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003eAttack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28\"\u003eRelease\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-28 citation-end-28\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_20b81cc0082e0c27-35\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27\"\u003eRatio:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27\"\u003e A simple push-button toggles between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"44\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27\"\u003e4:1 (Compression)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-27 citation-end-27\"\u003e and \u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\infty\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003e$\\infty$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-26\"\u003e:1 (Brick-wall Limiting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" id=\"p-rc_20b81cc0082e0c27-36\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003eI\/O:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003e Professional connectivity including both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003eXLR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003e1\/4\" TRS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003e inputs\/outputs, plus dedicated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25\"\u003eSidechain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003e inserts for external keying.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSonic Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_20b81cc0082e0c27-37\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"\u003eThe Dual Limiter is often described as a \"color\" compressor rather than a transparent one.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_20b81cc0082e0c27-38\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\"The Poor Man’s 1176\":\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003e It is frequently compared to the UREI 1176 due to its lightning-fast attack and ability to \"grab\" a signal aggressively.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_20b81cc0082e0c27-39\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-22\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-22\"\u003eGritty and Dark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\"\u003e It tends to add a grainy, \"raunchy\" texture to audio.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-21 citation-end-21\"\u003eIt is highly prized for \"destroying\" drum rooms or adding attitude to aggressive vocals.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_20b81cc0082e0c27-40\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-20\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-20\"\u003eInstant Lo-Fi:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-20 citation-end-20\"\u003e Because it can distort nicely when slammed, some producers use it specifically as a grunge or lo-fi effect rather than a utility leveler.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eMaintenance Notes for Collectors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eIf you are looking at a vintage unit, there are a few common \"era-specific\" quirks to keep in mind:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_20b81cc0082e0c27-41\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19\"\u003eHeat Issues:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-19 citation-end-19\"\u003e The internal voltage regulators run very hot, which often leads to dried-out capacitors over several decades.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Most reliable units on the market today have been \"recapped\" to prevent failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_20b81cc0082e0c27-42\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eXLR Wiring:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18\"\u003e Some older units were manufactured with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18\"\u003ePin 3 Hot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-18 citation-end-18\"\u003e, which differs from the modern standard of Pin 2 Hot.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e You may need to check the wiring if you experience phase issues in a modern studio setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" id=\"p-rc_20b81cc0082e0c27-43\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17\"\u003ePro Tip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17\"\u003e One of the most famous \"tricks\" with this unit is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17\"\u003ecascading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-17 citation-end-17\"\u003e the two channels in series—using the first channel for fast peak limiting and the second for slower, musical compression.\u003csup class=\"superscript embedded\" data-turn-source-index=\"17\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MXR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45857390821610,"sku":"210000032717","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0531\/7246\/9933\/files\/mxr-dual-limiter-black-top-view.jpg?v=1777749114","url":"https:\/\/mojosmusic.com\/products\/mxr-dual-limiter","provider":"Mojo's Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}