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.

Specifications

• Compressor Type: FET-based compression and limiting
• Ratio: 5 selectable compression ratios
• Attack & Release: Selectable timing options
• Limiter: Independent limiter threshold control
• Design: Based on the original AD&R F760 circuit licensed to Helios
• Form Factor: Rackmount module (typically included in H2 Helios Channel or standalone configurations)

Whether you’re tracking live drums, mixing aggressive guitars, or bringing cohesion to a vocal bus, the H2 Audio H760 FET Comp/Limiter offers fast, musical compression with the unmistakable bite and punch of classic British gear — an essential tool for producers and engineers chasing analog authenticity.