From WesAudio
Since digital footprint became part of the modern age, analog flavor was demanded more than ever. It is hard to imagine more musical and rich sounding compression than vari-mu desgin. This time ng500 line presents _RHEA – most noble of all, where modern age meets vintage, literally.
Main features summary
100% analog device with +24dBu of headroom
True stereo tube “vari-mu” style compressor
High voltage tube operation
Interstage CARNHILL transformers
Input and output level control for maximum flexibility
Mix knob for parallel compression
THD – harmonic distortion with two modes (Medium & High)
SIDE CHAIN FILTERS – 3 high pass filters at 60,90 and 150 Hz
500 series and ng500 (e.g. _TITAN) series compatible
Total Recall and plugin control compatible with most DAWs.
Analog automation in DAW
Other features
Fully digitally controlled and isolated analog circuit,
Digital recall can be acheived by connecting unit directly through front panel mini USB socket, or using it inside _TITAN chassis,
4 touch sensitive encoders allow record automation of particular parameters (Threshold, Mix, Input, Output) in DAW,
True bypass,
Accurate analogue GR meter and its precise simulation implemented in the plug-in itself,
Free software and firmware upgrades.
Specs
- Frequency response
- 10Hz-150kHz (-3dB)
THD+N < 0.03% (1kHz,0dBu) – no compression
THD+N >= 1% – at maximum compression level
- Input impedance
- 20kohm
- Output impedance
- < 100ohm
- Max signal level
- +24dBu
- Crosstalk
- < -80dB
- THD (MID switch)
- 1%
- THD (HIGH switch)
- 3%
- Attack
- 0.5,1,3,10,30,50 (ms)
- Release
- 0.1,0.3,0.6,0.9,1.8,3.6 (s)
- SC Filter
- 60,90,150 Hz
- Power consumption
- 190mA per rail
- Dimensions
- 76x133x158mm
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
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