From IGS Audio

The TUBECORE 500 is a full symmetric transformer balanced 500-series compressor. The structure is based on the typical vari mu solution. The TUBECORE 500 is a true tube mono compressor where compression is achieved using the remote cut-off of tube biasing. Could be used as a mono tracking compressor or (as a matched pair) as an advanced mastering tool.

Front panel Features:

  • VU METER - Big VU meter showing the amount of gain reduction.
  • THRESHOLD - Above this level of the input signal the compression will occur. Use it to control the amount of compression.
  • ATTACK - Time delay between the apperance of the signal and the compressor reaction.
  • RELEASE - Time delay between the disappearance of the signal and the compressor reaction.
  • GAIN - Input gain knob.
  • OUTPUT - Output level knob.

Fully symmetric design, from Input to Output

Precise analog scales and ultra fast VU Meters

Frequency response +/-0.2dB
20Hz-20KHz
Release
0.1s - 4s
Attack
10 - 300 ms
Max. gain
35dB

Input - Carnhill transformer

Output - Sowter transformer

Shipping weight 2 kg

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