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The Return of a Legend: The Heritage Audio LANG Electronics P.LANE Type 436 All-Tube Vari-Mu Compressor
May
The Return of a Legend: The Heritage Audio LANG Electronics P.LANE Type 436 All-Tube Vari-Mu Compressor
If you’re a fan of vintage tube tone, velvety compression, and musical dynamics, the new Heritage Audio LANG Electronics P.LANE Type 436 should be at the top of your gear wishlist. Let’s dive into why this piece of hardware is generating serious buzz in the pro audio world.
British Invasion Tone, Reborn for Today
Inspired by the modified ALTEC 436C that helped define the British Invasion sound, the P.LANE Type 436 delivers the rich, controlled, and unmistakably analog vibe heard on classic Beatles, Stones, and Motown tracks. Heritage Audio has worked with LANG ELECTRONICS Inc. to faithfully revive the sonic spirit of the original – and improved it for modern workflows.
All-Tube Compression That Sounds Like Magic
With three high-grade tubes (including two NOS), the P.LANE doesn’t just warm your signal – it transforms it. It gives you that coveted musical compression that enhances a track without flattening it. Ideal for tracking guitars, bass, strings, brass, vocals – you name it.
Smart Modern Features That Expand Possibilities
The P.LANE Type 436 includes 6 stepped attack and release settings, “Hold” positions to maintain gain reduction at peak, and a unique “SuperFast” mode to tame today’s more transient-heavy recordings. Whether you want smooth and slow or punchy and fast, it’s all at your fingertips.
Built to Fit Today’s Studio – Without Breaking the Bank
This isn’t just a museum piece. It’s built to work in real-world studios with a modern 2U format, balanced XLR/TRS I/O, and a worldwide-compatible power supply. Best of all, it comes in at a price that wouldn’t have seemed possible even in the 1960s.
A Must-Have for Producers and Engineers
Whether you’re tracking, mixing, or mastering, the P.LANE Type 436 delivers that elusive “glue” and vibe modern productions often lack. It’s rare, powerful, and musical – just like the music it was born to shape.