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
Warranty
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