Q: How quickly can you be up and running?

A: It literally takes seconds to adjust your sound. With analog technology, there are no menus, no reboots and no squinting. You will immediately produce more polished content that sounds great and is quick to make, saving time in post-processing and earning you much respect from your audience.

Q: How large is this product?

A: Each unit fits inside a pocket. All three easily fit in your laptop bag, so we are talking carry-on luggage. Should you choose to use them in your studio or vocal booth, their small footprint will save valuable desk space.

Q: I may not need the EQ. Can I just use the Compressor?

A: We designed the channel as three separate pieces to give you ultimate flexibility. They can work together, or standalone. Pack only what you need. And if you use all three, they are daisy-chained on power and signal, which means less hassle with power supplies and cables. This guarantees an easier workflow.

Q: Will I need batteries?

A: These products don't contain batteries. We recommend using a USB power bank or a USB charger. It will power all three products, connected in a daisy-chain fashion. This approach saves a ton of headaches: 1) No need to charge anything before the trip. Most people already pack a power bank to charge their phones and tablets on the road. 2) No need to worry about replacing batteries — your gear will outlive the lifespan of any battery. 3) No need to worry about shipping dangerous goods (you never know with the airlines).

Q: Is this product difficult to operate?

A: It's easy. There are no screens or menus. Instead, we give you the simplest, user-friendly, tactile control surface. You can operate all three units without looking, which makes sense, as you need to be focused on your work and not on your gear.

Q: I'm new to Compression. Can I get some training?

A: We have planned a series of helpful videos to get you up to speed. Our "CEntrance Audio Minute" video series is quick, humorous and informative.

Q: How can I mount these together?

A: The English Channel ships with a convenient desktop enclosure called the Commander Console. The units click into place in the console. For extra security, we include 3 photo style screws, which help secure the units in the console during travel.

Q: I'm concerned about the cost

A: These devices are designed to deliver premium sound quality based on time-proven warm analog technology. This technology is found in the best rack-mount and 500 Series modules, retailing for $3000 to $5000. The English Channel is a fraction of that price and offers unique travel benefits. You will sound so good, the gear will pay for itself in one gig. You can thank us later.

Q: What is different about this compared to rack-mount equipment?

A: Rack-mount equipment belongs in a heavy rack. The English Channel is lightweight and ultimately more flexible. It can either live in the studio or travel with you, making it easy to produce professional demos, live streams and recordings, anywhere you are.

Q: Shouldn't you add the effects in post-processing?

A: "Yes", if you have plenty of free time. "No", if you are a busy content creator or a live streamer, who must get it right the first time. The English Channel is easy to use and will save you time and frustration. The first advantage is managing levels. The pros will tell you that once you start using a limiter before the A/D converter you will never have a bad take. Too many takes are ruined when you "fry the levels".  The second advantage is speed. The better you know your voice, the easier it becomes to apply just the right amount of processing before digital. And if you prefer, you can also use these signal processors "in post", since their inputs take line levels.

Q: I've never heard of your company

A: Oops... Sounds like we need to work on that! Over the last 20+ years we have developed a passionate following in broadcast and pro audio communities. Our customers say that our products offer Hope and Confidence. What they mean is we take care of sound quality, so you can focus on the job at hand. We don't take this feedback lightly. We earned this reputation while developing uncompromising audio products for working professionals — VO artists, Radio Journalists, Musicians and Producers. With CEntrance, you are in good hands. As musicians and audio engineers ourselves, we have tough standards for our gear and that leads to our satisfaction guarantee: You will be delighted or your money back.