H2 Audio H760 FET Compressor/Limiter
The H2 Audio H760 FET Comp/Limiter revives one of recording’s best-kept secrets — the legendary F760 designed by Audio Design & Recording (AD&R) and licensed by Helios. Famously installed in vintage Helios consoles and immortalized on Led Zeppelin’s iconic “When The Levee Breaks,” the H760 delivers unmistakable British compression with punch, presence, and control.
This modern recreation brings that same classic circuit into your studio with faithful accuracy. Its intuitive layout features a fixed threshold, five pre-selected ratio settings, selectable attack and release times, and an independent limiter threshold, allowing for fast and effective dynamic control while preserving the unique sonic character that made the original a studio favorite.
Key Features:
- Classic British FET Compressor Circuit – Faithfully based on the original AD&R F760 design
- Selectable Ratios – Five pre-defined compression ratios for fast, musical results
- Independent Limiter Threshold – Adds precise peak control without coloring dynamics
- Selectable Attack & Release – Tailor transient response for tracking or mixbus work
- Fixed Threshold – Simple, effective gain staging with classic signal behavior
- Authentic Helios Sound – Rich harmonic saturation and explosive response on drums, vocals, guitars, and more
The Sound of a Classic, Made Modern
From the explosive room mic tones of Bonham’s drums to the punchy vocal compression on British rock records of the ’70s, the H760 brings timeless dynamics control to your studio. Its ultra-fast FET response makes it equally at home smashing drums or subtly tightening a vocal — with a distinctly analog edge that digital plugins can’t replicate.
