Fairfield Circuitry The Accountant Compressor Pedal

£219.00

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Description

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Every operation needs an accountant, and your signal chain is no exception. This little guy will fit right in, no questions asked. Call upon his services to crunch numbers, cook your books and calculate ratios in all confidence that your shit will remain tight. Compression as an effect is a form of dynamics
control; that is to say controlling the difference
in volume between loud parts and quiet parts.

We’re talking about a mostly utilitarian relationship here, but one of trust as well. Whether you enjoy slight, nuanced dynamics control or you just want to squeeze your signal into one dimension, you’ll find a use for The Accountant.

Featuring all analogue, JFET feedback compression, The Accountant works well with all signal sources; guitars, bass, vocals, synths, even whole mixes. A simple control interface allows you to change the threshold, compression ratio and makeup gain.

NOTES ON POWERING

This pedal was designed to operate using your typical centre negative, regulated 9-9.6 VDC power supply. The pedal is protected against reversed polarity and overvoltage conditions. Always check your power supply for proper voltage and polarity before connecting. There is no battery connection inside the pedal.

Specifications

TECHNICALS

  • input impedance 1 M
  • output impedance <5 k
  • power supply 9-9.6 VDC
  • current draw 12 mA
  • threshold 50 mVRMS
  • attack time 5 ms
  • release time 500 ms

PHYSICALS

  • true true bypass
  • 1/4” mono input/output jacks
  • 2.1mm DC connector
  • 3.7” x 1.5” enclosure dimensions

Brand

Fairfield Circuitry

Fairfield Circuitry is a boutique pedal company based in Hull, Quebec, Canada, known for its unique and innovative effects pedals designed for guitarists and bassists. Founded by Guillaume Fairfield, the company has gained recognition for its commitment to craftsmanship, creativity, and sonic excellence.

Fairfield Circuitry pedals are revered for their distinctive designs, offering musicians a wide range of effects to explore and incorporate into their music. Each pedal is meticulously handcrafted using high-quality components and features intuitive controls, allowing musicians to easily dial in their desired tones.

One of Fairfield Circuitry’s most acclaimed pedals is the Shallow Water, a dynamic tremolo pedal that simulates the unpredictable behaviour of vintage magnetic tape machines and tube amplifiers. The Shallow Water offers a unique and organic tremolo effect with a touch of modulation, creating lush, swirling textures reminiscent of ocean waves.

Category

Compression Pedals

Tags

Compressor

A compressor pedal evens out your dynamics, smoothing peaks and lifting quieter notes so everything feels tighter and more controlled. It adds sustain, clarity, and balance — making clean chords ring longer, country licks snap with precision, and funk rhythms pop with consistency. Subtle or pronounced, compression shapes the feel of your playing as much as the sound.

Use it at the front of your chain to tighten your core tone, add sustain to leads, or keep complex passages sitting neatly in the mix. From gentle polish to unmistakable squash, a compressor is one of those foundational tools that quietly makes everything sound more professional and dialled in.