{"product_id":"igs-audio-a-type-500-series-compressor-limiter","title":"IGS Audio A-Type 500 Series Compressor\/Limiter","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompact design while maintaining all classic compressor features\r\nThe IGS \u003cstrong\u003eA-Type 500\u003c\/strong\u003e compressor\/limiter is inspired by a legendary American design from the 1970s. The circuit is built entirely with discrete components in a through-hole assembly. The compressor input is balanced by the SSM2141 op-amp, while the output is transformer-balanced. An additional, second audio transformer is responsible for the feedback signal, which, after adjusting the time constants, returns to the compression control element, the VCR (Voltage Controlled Resistor). The control signal has a negative value relative to the circuit ground, and its value directly affects the VCR resistance, which in turn adjusts the gain of the first amplification stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eINTELLIGENT GAIN CONTROL SYSTEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe compressor is equipped with a unique set of controls, including a \"Compress\" switch that simultaneously changes both Gain and Threshold values. This allows you to adjust compression parameters while maintaining constant peak signal levels. Additionally, separate Threshold and Output knobs allow for precise control over the compressor’s activation point and output signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003eULTRA-FAST ATTACK FOR PERFECT PEAK CONTROL\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe device offers two modes of operation: Compressor (2:1) and Limiter (20:1). The Attack time is fixed and very fast at 15μs. The Release time can be set to one of four options: 0.1s, 0.5s, 1.5s, and 2.0s. An additional mode is the de-esser, designed to reduce sibilance in vocal recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_2\"\u003eAPPLICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe A-Type 500 has a wide range of applications. It works exceptionally well on vocal tracks, acoustic and bass guitars, various percussion instruments, and many other sources. Suitable for tracking, mixdown, or program compression, with hardwire bypass and multi-unit linking capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_3\"\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINPUT \u0026amp; OUTPUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAudio transformers: Yes, IGS custom transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eInput Impedance (balanced): 10k, SSM2141\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance (balanced): 75 Ohm, IGS custom transformer\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEVELS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eOperating Level: +4 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMax input level: +27 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMax output level: +28 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMax Gain Reduction: -25 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMax. gain: 25 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNoise Level: -99 dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIME CONSTANTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAttack: 15us\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 100ms - 2s\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRatio: 2:1, 20:1\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBANDWIDTH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 8 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDISTORTION (@20 Hz - 20 kHz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N: 0.014%\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IGS Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44451151216743,"sku":"463454","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/igs-a-type-500_463454_1_ead60b53-0294-4a85-8000-72f21e7c63b6.jpg?v=1787096036","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/igs-audio-a-type-500-series-compressor-limiter","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}