{"product_id":"igs-audio-tubecore-500-vari-mu-compressor","title":"IGS Audio Tubecore 500 Series Vari-Mu Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIGS Audio TUBECORE 500\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. Can be used as a mono tracking compressor or (as a matched pair) as an advanced mastering tool.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEvery single TUBECORE 500 is handmade with high quality, matched components (1% metal film resistors, Wima caps). It is equipped with JJ tubes and individually calibrated to give you the unique and unspoiled experience of one of the best vari-mu compressors in the history. We have spent hundreds of hours designing the TUBECORE, to make sure that it is as simple to use as it is versatile. Not only for harmonically rich drums and guitars, but also for huge vocals and bass instruments. Two audio transformers (Sowter and Carnhill) have been used to provide excellent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTUBECORE 500 has an option of linking two mono modules into the stereo pair. The module with deeper compression set (or slower attack\/release settings) will become the master module, that controls the other TC500 unit. You also have an option of choosing input and output levels of your Tubecore 500 unit with extra jumpers on the back of the PCB. Adjusting these levels might be handy if you would like to use extra deep compression.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eVari-mu Compressor\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHard wire bypass: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStereo Link: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInput Impedance (balanced); 600 ohm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutput Impedance (balanced): 600 ohm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAudio transformers: Carnhill, Sowter\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperating level: +4 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMax input level: +22 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMax output level: +22 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNoise level: -99 dBA\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMax gain: 40 dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMax gain reduction: 30 dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttack: 10 - 300ms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelease: 0.1 - 4s\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 8Hz - 20kHz, +\/- 1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTHD+N: 0.002% @ 0dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVU Meters: GR (backlit)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVoltage: API Standard, internal DC-DC conversion for powering tubes (250V DC)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 12W\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTube set: ECC82, 6AK5 x2\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IGS Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449851834471,"sku":"55830","price":1031.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/igs-tubecore-500-23_55830_1_a79f6462-9323-4755-84c4-8dc294370c0b.jpg?v=1787090694","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/igs-audio-tubecore-500-vari-mu-compressor","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}