The Real Sound of Vari-Mu Tube
Compression at Your Fingertips
Just like its popular vintage inspirations, the Gates Sta-Level, UA 175B, RCA BA-6A and Collins 26U, the results are a sound that cannot be replicated with any other method of gain reduction.
The Locomotive Audio 14B delivers!
Select Your Build Type
The Locomotive Audio 14B Compressor is now available in two build options:
14B-HW
ORIGINAL HANDWIRED
Authentic to the design aesthetic of classic vintage vari-mu and optical compressors of the 1940s − 1960s, the Locomotive Audio 14B-HW (Handwired) is built with the same labor intensive care and attention to detail. Every wire and component is selected and soldered by hand, ensuring each unit is special. Adding this artistic centerpiece to your rack is truly inspiring.
$3,199
14B-PCB
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
Smart layout design gives the Locomotive Audio 14B-PCB (Printed Circuit Board) version the same superior sonic result as the Handwired version, but instead, with a more efficient build process. Using the same components and audio path as the Handwired version, the resulting specifications and performance are identical. We are happy to finally offer this lower cost option.
$1,999
Currently out of stock and will be available in Mid-July
Units are built to order and typically ship within 7-10 business days of order.
For purchases outside of the United States, please see our International Dealer List or Contact us if you don't have a dealer in your country.
LIFETIME WARRANTY
As an audio engineer, we know you want to use the best tools to shape your sound. And if you are going to spend money on gear, you deserve hardware that's always in tip-top shape. You shouldn't have to worry about when something goes wrong. Rest assured, we guarantee the gear we build by backing it with a lifetime warranty.
