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title: "Mira Optical Compressor"
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# ±15V high headroom power Full Attack, Release, Ratio, Make-Up control Blend knob for parallel compression Mira Optical Compressor

**Brand:** walrus audio
**Price:** 143.42 OMR
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Sculpt your sound with studio precision and undeniable vibe!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mira Optical Compressor by walrus audio
- **How much does it cost?** 143.42 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/458459976-mira-optical-compressor)

## Best For

- walrus audio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted walrus audio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blend Your Tone:** Seamlessly mix compressed and clean signals to preserve note clarity and punch.
- • **Precision Control Suite:** Fine-tune Attack, Release, Ratio, and Make-Up for your perfect dynamic response.
- • **Bass-Friendly Side-Chain HPF:** Engage the high-pass filter to keep low frequencies from over-triggering compression.
- • **Robust Build & Compact Design:** Metal chassis with top-mounted jacks fits perfectly on any pro pedalboard.
- • **Studio-Grade Analog Compression:** Experience warm, transparent sustain with true bypass clarity.

## Overview

The Walrus Audio Mira Optical Compressor is a compact, metal-bodied analog compressor pedal designed for professional musicians seeking studio-grade dynamic control. Featuring true bypass, a ±15V power supply for high headroom, and comprehensive controls including Attack, Release, Ratio, Make-Up, and a Blend knob, it offers versatile sustain and tone shaping. Its unique side-chain high-pass filter prevents bass frequencies below 120Hz from over-compressing, making it ideal for guitar and bass players who want transparent, musical compression that enhances clarity and feel.

## Description

Look! Come and see the Mira's capabilities. In the Spanish language, Mira is a command that translates to look, see, and call attention to. With the Mira Optical Compressor, you’re creating and shaping a studio-grade timbre that demands to be seen, heard, and above all, felt. The Mira delivers warm, analog optical compression with mountains of sustain and a smooth attack and release that can be blended in to taste. Dynamically engage the senses with the Mira. The Mira is a true bypass optical compressor offering studio-grade sound sculpting and sustain packed with controls you’d normally only find on studio units. Use the Blend knob to mix in your compressed sound with your clean tone to maintain note clarity while offering increased sustain. Mira also offers in-depth control over Attack, Release, Ratio, and a Make-Up knob to help maintain unity levels after your signal has been compressed. For higher headroom, Mira runs internally at ±15VDC. Adding to the bonus features, Walrus decided to also provide a push-button High Pass Filter in the side-chain (the part of the circuit that controls the optical element in the compressor). This is great for preventing bass frequencies 120Hz or below from engaging the compressor as much as higher frequencies. The keen result of this keeps the compressor from overworking on lower notes and is great for bass guitar or keeping low-frequency dynamics dramatic for guitar players. Look to the Mira as your new always-on pedal. Even at low settings, not only will you hear rich, full clarity in your notes, but you’ll feel the difference in its response too.

Review: Its an awesome compressor, that gets you into the mid-high end range. - I acquired the Walrus Audio Mira compressor for $100, a price point that made it a compelling purchase. A five star review that'd I'd recommend. In this range, it outperformed most compressors priced under $200. However, at its regular price of $279, I found it lacking. It seems Walrus may have recognized this at some point, as they had that sale bringing it down to $100 where it's a great purchase, but sadly most retailers are back at the $279 price point, desertcart included. I can't recommend it at $279, $200, or $150, and here's why. In my view, there are only a few compressors truly worth considering in 2024: Origin Effects: Cali76 (or its variants such as SlideRIG or Stacked) Wampler: Ego EarthQuaker Devices: Warden DSM Humboldt Electronics: ClearComp Empress Effects: Compressor Mk II There are also some other options that I personally don't favor as much but others will die for. Preferences in this area can be quite subjective and brand loyalty often plays a significant role. Keeley: Compressor Plus (or Pro) JHS: Pulp N' Peel MXR: Dyna Comp Jackson Audio: Blossom/Bloom UA: (Teletronix, 1176, or Max) Regarding the Walrus Audio Mira, it's undeniably a great-sounding compressor with impressive versatility. It can deliver both subtle and more aggressive compression, like a compressor should. It has top mounted jacks, a good power draw (for Walrus), and it's built well. However, during my time with it on my pedalboard, I couldn't shake the feeling that I've simply just used better compressors. It sits in the Keeley, JHS, UA, Jackson, group for me. Good, just not for me, and not my cup o tea. It's probably for someone out there just not for me. Brand loyalty with Walrus for an all Walrus board, or for someone who really loves the art work. It can do the funk thing well, and it even works well on bass guitar. It's also interesting for the djenty sweep picking, tapping, and bendy bois. I think it shines way more on clean then it does on leads or sustain though and while it can do the djenty stuff and metal leads, i'd say there is the peak of the compressor. Other stuff just does it so much better. Play anything lead oriented like Polyphia or Dream Theater on a Wampler Ego and then tell me how much better it feels. As a studio owner with high-end 1176s, LA-2As, and a diverse range of compressors, I believe that compression should ideally occur within the signal chain of the guitar's effects, enhancing its interaction with a live amp setup. Rather than after the fact. Using a rack 76 in the signal chain of a pedalboard just doesn't sit right, and while you can have all your effects in the guitar signal, and then mic the cab up with a nice pre going into the 76 or la-2a in your rack before it hits the daw, the compression change is vividly different and to me I really only like to do that as a DI thing/amp sim type tracking. Selecting the right compressor depends heavily on personal preference and intended use. I want the compressor to react to my playing in the way the sag sits in tubes or how a speaker moves air. Saturation of tubes, and a guitar eq that really makes the guitar come to life is where I need my compressor to be working at. While I do split my signal and do a DI for re-amping later. I like trying to get the ideal tone of a guitar track on the first take ready for mastering. Basically, hit record and that's it, all the work is done. For me, the ideal compressor alters the way I attack and play the guitar strings, akin to an "auto-tune" effect. Only two compressors have provided this feeling: the Empress Compressor Mk2 and the Origin Effects Cali76. These pedals have changed my approach to playing, offering a unique and guitar changing experience. So when i'm playing, the notes and performance are song ready, mixed and felt in a way that in my session they need basicaly 2-3% of work if anything at all, and the track/stem is ready for mastering. While the Walrus Audio Mira is a decent option, especially at the $100 price point, it falls short of the more exceptional compressors like the Empress or Origin Effects offerings and getting you that polished performance. If you're considering a purchase in the $100-300 range, I recommend exploring the used market for an Ego or Warden priced around $150, or even a used Empress for under $279. Both of these options offer a superior performance compared to the Mira, especially considering its current price point. If you can swing the Cali76 its by far the best compressor i've ever used and is a game change for your board. It seriously is the industry standard I feel now for a reason and while it's expensive just for a feel thing, it's absolutely worth it. High grade parts and sound that no one can touch.
Review: Compression you can feel - Definitely a compression that doesn't change the tone, it's fully transparent and it feels great.

## Features

- True bypass optical compressor offering studio-grade sound sculpting and sustain packed with controls you’d normally only find on studio units
- Use the Blend knob to mix in your compressed sound with your clean tone to maintain note clarity while offering increased sustain
- Offers in-depth control over Attack, Release, Ratio, and a Make-Up knob to help maintain unity levels after your signal has been compressed
- For higher headroom, Mira runs internally at ±15VDC
- Push-button High Pass Filter in the side-chain (the part of the circuit that controls the optical element in the compressor); great for preventing bass frequencies 120Hz or below from engaging the compressor as much as higher frequencies

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0B6LT5YBX |
| Best Sellers Rank | #120,952 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #122 in Electric Guitar Compression Effects |
| Body Material | Metal |
| Color Name | smoky grey |
| Connector Type | 2.1mm barrel jack, center-negative |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (32) |
| Date First Available | July 7, 2022 |
| Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Item model number | 900-1068 |
| Material Type | Metal |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 2.64 x 2.28 x 4.96 inches |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Voltage | 15 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Walrus Audio
- **Color:** smoky grey
- **Item Weight:** 295 Grams
- **Style:** Bass,Filter,Compressor
- **Voltage:** 15 Volts

## Images

![Mira Optical Compressor - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jVxk4hFDL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Its an awesome compressor, that gets you into the mid-high end range.
*by L***A on May 6, 2024*

I acquired the Walrus Audio Mira compressor for $100, a price point that made it a compelling purchase. A five star review that'd I'd recommend. In this range, it outperformed most compressors priced under $200. However, at its regular price of $279, I found it lacking. It seems Walrus may have recognized this at some point, as they had that sale bringing it down to $100 where it's a great purchase, but sadly most retailers are back at the $279 price point, Amazon included. I can't recommend it at $279, $200, or $150, and here's why. In my view, there are only a few compressors truly worth considering in 2024: Origin Effects: Cali76 (or its variants such as SlideRIG or Stacked) Wampler: Ego EarthQuaker Devices: Warden DSM Humboldt Electronics: ClearComp Empress Effects: Compressor Mk II There are also some other options that I personally don't favor as much but others will die for. Preferences in this area can be quite subjective and brand loyalty often plays a significant role. Keeley: Compressor Plus (or Pro) JHS: Pulp N' Peel MXR: Dyna Comp Jackson Audio: Blossom/Bloom UA: (Teletronix, 1176, or Max) Regarding the Walrus Audio Mira, it's undeniably a great-sounding compressor with impressive versatility. It can deliver both subtle and more aggressive compression, like a compressor should. It has top mounted jacks, a good power draw (for Walrus), and it's built well. However, during my time with it on my pedalboard, I couldn't shake the feeling that I've simply just used better compressors. It sits in the Keeley, JHS, UA, Jackson, group for me. Good, just not for me, and not my cup o tea. It's probably for someone out there just not for me. Brand loyalty with Walrus for an all Walrus board, or for someone who really loves the art work. It can do the funk thing well, and it even works well on bass guitar. It's also interesting for the djenty sweep picking, tapping, and bendy bois. I think it shines way more on clean then it does on leads or sustain though and while it can do the djenty stuff and metal leads, i'd say there is the peak of the compressor. Other stuff just does it so much better. Play anything lead oriented like Polyphia or Dream Theater on a Wampler Ego and then tell me how much better it feels. As a studio owner with high-end 1176s, LA-2As, and a diverse range of compressors, I believe that compression should ideally occur within the signal chain of the guitar's effects, enhancing its interaction with a live amp setup. Rather than after the fact. Using a rack 76 in the signal chain of a pedalboard just doesn't sit right, and while you can have all your effects in the guitar signal, and then mic the cab up with a nice pre going into the 76 or la-2a in your rack before it hits the daw, the compression change is vividly different and to me I really only like to do that as a DI thing/amp sim type tracking. Selecting the right compressor depends heavily on personal preference and intended use. I want the compressor to react to my playing in the way the sag sits in tubes or how a speaker moves air. Saturation of tubes, and a guitar eq that really makes the guitar come to life is where I need my compressor to be working at. While I do split my signal and do a DI for re-amping later. I like trying to get the ideal tone of a guitar track on the first take ready for mastering. Basically, hit record and that's it, all the work is done. For me, the ideal compressor alters the way I attack and play the guitar strings, akin to an "auto-tune" effect. Only two compressors have provided this feeling: the Empress Compressor Mk2 and the Origin Effects Cali76. These pedals have changed my approach to playing, offering a unique and guitar changing experience. So when i'm playing, the notes and performance are song ready, mixed and felt in a way that in my session they need basicaly 2-3% of work if anything at all, and the track/stem is ready for mastering. While the Walrus Audio Mira is a decent option, especially at the $100 price point, it falls short of the more exceptional compressors like the Empress or Origin Effects offerings and getting you that polished performance. If you're considering a purchase in the $100-300 range, I recommend exploring the used market for an Ego or Warden priced around $150, or even a used Empress for under $279. Both of these options offer a superior performance compared to the Mira, especially considering its current price point. If you can swing the Cali76 its by far the best compressor i've ever used and is a game change for your board. It seriously is the industry standard I feel now for a reason and while it's expensive just for a feel thing, it's absolutely worth it. High grade parts and sound that no one can touch.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compression you can feel
*by L***I on January 28, 2024*

Definitely a compression that doesn't change the tone, it's fully transparent and it feels great.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing compressor
*by J***A on January 15, 2024*

It does what it should do, but in an amazing way!

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- Walrus Audio Mira Optical Compressor
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