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There’s nothing like spending a lazy Sunday afternoon building your very own optical compressor!  That’s what CRAS students and instructors did under the supervision of Conservatory instructor and grammy award winner Jeff Thomas.  This particular piece of audio deliciousness is inspired by the legendary LA-2A compressor, but with a few of chef Jeff’s own special mods for additional spice.  Ingredients were specially brought in from China, United Kingdom and the good ol’ USA.   Check out photos from the event held on June 28th, 2009.