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Tube compressor-limiter variable mu type two channel stereo custom build

Estimated price for orientation: 590 $

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Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Type: Dynamic Range Processor
Form Factor: Rack-Mountable Effect/Enhancement: Compression/Limiting
Number of Channels: 2 Brand: Unbranded
Inputs/Outputs: 6.35mm (1/4") TRS/TS Out, Analog RCA/Coaxial In Model: variable-mu
Features: Active, Vacuum Tube


Compressor-limiter analog dynamic range unit., steel main frame, steel sub frame, point to point wiring. 100% vacuum tube, a two channel audio path single "sidechain" tube compressor using the famed 6Ba6 type remote cut-off tube in triode mode...a variable gain "Variable-mu" vacuum tube.Remote cut-off characteristic allows for lower distortion during heavy or extreme gain reduction... Common sidechain set up as master-slave, One gain reduction meter reflects the common gain control for both channels..the usual arrangement for STEREO applications and can be used as a mono unit as well. The circuit..regarding the sidechain is based on the FEDERAL vintage tube compressors.  Has threshold, slope-compression-peak limiting, and speed-recovery time settings. . Active tube complement- 6X4 power supply rectifier, 6Ba6 variable gain front end, 6C4 line output for each audio channel...  6Av6, sidechain amp and rectifier. . Input connect. : RCA type coax.  Output  1/4 inch TRS/TS.Input audio range... "LINE" 1 v p-p..Output .75 watt  Matches the "insert" path on most mixing consoles or direct analog audio two channel OUT on DVD/CD players. Controls: compression depth-none to 30 DB at 1 v P-P input audio level., threshold gate-compression-peak limiting, speed-recovery time setting (variable)