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Vintage Audio MSL-TX Stereo VCA Buss Compressor Transformer Switching BarelyUsed
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Description 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 Brand: Vintage Audio Model: MSL-TX Type: Dynamic Range Processor Form Factor: Rack-Mountable Number of Channels: 2 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Effect/Enhancement: Compression/Limiting
Up for sale is a Vintage Audio MSL-TX Buss Compressor by Revive Audio. This item is near-mint and been barely used -- stored in a temp and humidity controlled studio room. No dings or dents -- see pics. This is a wonderful wonderful piece -- built like a tank, hand assembled in USA, and with the transformer options sounds even more stellar -- probably the one piece I am saddest to see go. The price to quality ratio Revive Audio offers for its products is just amazing. This item was purchased in July 2016, so there's still a year on the warranty left as well. I am selling to close down a studio project -- pls. do check out my other listings for more bargains. Here’s the stellar Tape-op review of the smaller brother MSL compressor, same compressor but without the transformer switching option: tapeop.com/reviews/gear/102/msl-stereo-vca-bus-compressor/Below is description from Revive Audio:Vintage Audio MSL-TX, Transformer Coupled Quad VCA Buss CompressorThe Vintage Audio MSL-TX is based on our popular MSL Buss Compressor, but with a transformer switching option that allows the user to select from the following audio paths:Transformer inputTransformer outputInput and output engagedTransformers outThe MSL-TX excels in all the same applications as the original MSL but has a few other design changes in addition to the transformer switching option that make it sound more open with even higher headroom for critical Mastering applications. The MSL-TX comes equipped with Cinemag Laminate transformers for excellent headroom, soft knee and smooth color.Here is a detailed list of features:The MSL-TX has a selectable Ratio, Attack, Release, and sidechain input with frequency selections that we found to be most useful to mix engineers. The frequencies range from 60Hz to 440Hz, a useful function for tracking and mixing instruments like piano or other percussion instruments (440Hz).Compression character is one of the main reasons engineers reach for a certain piece to do the job. In the MSL-TX, though you will most likely find your self leaving it in normal mode, we have incorporated the Detect Out feature to remove one of the RMS sidechain circuits. This feature provides great character and an aggressive compression. This feature is nice for effects, squashing room mics or other sources that simply need to be tamed. Sometimes it is hard to tell exactly what is happening to the program material when using subtle compression. Our True Bypass is a perfect solution, it routes the input directly to the output completely bypassing the compressor and all line amp stages. Left and Right Vu Meters illuminate the front panel and dance to the music! The Vu meter selector allows you to choose: Input, Output and Aggregate Gain Reduction. Compression bypass allows the user the ability to bypass the compression but still run signal thru the line amplifiers for coloration. These beautiful Buss Compressors are handmade here in our shop in the USA and are completely hand wired like all of our models. Our MSL-TX model comes with a full Two year warranty and is built to the highest standard using the highest quality components. Features:Ratio: 2,4,10Attack: .1, .3, .5, 1, 3, 10, 30mSRelease: .1,.3,.5,1.2, AUTO (Sec)VU selection: Input, Output, Gain Reduction.Sidechain selection: External, Off, 60, 90, 150, 240, 440HzCompression BypassDetector bypass (Compression character feature).True BypassExternal Sidechain input.20Db Gain Makeup.High quality Panasonic, Vishay and Wima parts for allPCB mounted componentsCinemag Laminate Transformer for superior headroomEach unit is new, hand assembled and wired and under-goes a grueling 24 hours of consistent audio pummeling for burn in and overall break in.We understand that Audio is your business and is an investment.I have designed all of our preamps and compressors not only to sound second to none but to last for years and years to come.These are handmade here in our shop in the USA!Premium components including:Dual VU MetersVishay/Dale resistorsPanasonic FC and Nichicon electrolytic capacitorsWima capacitorsVishay capacitorsHandpicked High Hfe TransistorsPremium diodesHoneywell Mill-Spec conductive plastic pots.Premium Canare cablingNeutrik connectorsAvel/Lindberg power transformer (110-240vac based on destination).
Description
| 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 | Brand: | Vintage Audio |
| Model: | MSL-TX | Type: | Dynamic Range Processor |
| Form Factor: | Rack-Mountable | Number of Channels: | 2 |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | Effect/Enhancement: | Compression/Limiting |
Up for sale is a Vintage Audio MSL-TX Buss Compressor by Revive Audio. This item is near-mint and been barely used -- stored in a temp and humidity controlled studio room. No dings or dents -- see pics. This is a wonderful wonderful piece -- built like a tank, hand assembled in USA, and with the transformer options sounds even more stellar -- probably the one piece I am saddest to see go. The price to quality ratio Revive Audio offers for its products is just amazing. This item was purchased in July 2016, so there's still a year on the warranty left as well. I am selling to close down a studio project -- pls. do check out my other listings for more bargains. Here’s the stellar Tape-op review of the smaller brother MSL compressor, same compressor but without the transformer switching option: tapeop.com/reviews/gear/102/msl-stereo-vca-bus-compressor/Below is description from Revive Audio:Vintage Audio MSL-TX, Transformer Coupled Quad VCA Buss CompressorThe Vintage Audio MSL-TX is based on our popular MSL Buss Compressor, but with a transformer switching option that allows the user to select from the following audio paths:Transformer inputTransformer outputInput and output engagedTransformers outThe MSL-TX excels in all the same applications as the original MSL but has a few other design changes in addition to the transformer switching option that make it sound more open with even higher headroom for critical Mastering applications. The MSL-TX comes equipped with Cinemag Laminate transformers for excellent headroom, soft knee and smooth color.Here is a detailed list of features:The MSL-TX has a selectable Ratio, Attack, Release, and sidechain input with frequency selections that we found to be most useful to mix engineers. The frequencies range from 60Hz to 440Hz, a useful function for tracking and mixing instruments like piano or other percussion instruments (440Hz).Compression character is one of the main reasons engineers reach for a certain piece to do the job. In the MSL-TX, though you will most likely find your self leaving it in normal mode, we have incorporated the Detect Out feature to remove one of the RMS sidechain circuits. This feature provides great character and an aggressive compression. This feature is nice for effects, squashing room mics or other sources that simply need to be tamed. Sometimes it is hard to tell exactly what is happening to the program material when using subtle compression. Our True Bypass is a perfect solution, it routes the input directly to the output completely bypassing the compressor and all line amp stages. Left and Right Vu Meters illuminate the front panel and dance to the music! The Vu meter selector allows you to choose: Input, Output and Aggregate Gain Reduction. Compression bypass allows the user the ability to bypass the compression but still run signal thru the line amplifiers for coloration. These beautiful Buss Compressors are handmade here in our shop in the USA and are completely hand wired like all of our models. Our MSL-TX model comes with a full Two year warranty and is built to the highest standard using the highest quality components. Features:Ratio: 2,4,10Attack: .1, .3, .5, 1, 3, 10, 30mSRelease: .1,.3,.5,1.2, AUTO (Sec)VU selection: Input, Output, Gain Reduction.Sidechain selection: External, Off, 60, 90, 150, 240, 440HzCompression BypassDetector bypass (Compression character feature).True BypassExternal Sidechain input.20Db Gain Makeup.High quality Panasonic, Vishay and Wima parts for allPCB mounted componentsCinemag Laminate Transformer for superior headroomEach unit is new, hand assembled and wired and under-goes a grueling 24 hours of consistent audio pummeling for burn in and overall break in.We understand that Audio is your business and is an investment.I have designed all of our preamps and compressors not only to sound second to none but to last for years and years to come.These are handmade here in our shop in the USA!Premium components including:Dual VU MetersVishay/Dale resistorsPanasonic FC and Nichicon electrolytic capacitorsWima capacitorsVishay capacitorsHandpicked High Hfe TransistorsPremium diodesHoneywell Mill-Spec conductive plastic pots.Premium Canare cablingNeutrik connectorsAvel/Lindberg power transformer (110-240vac based on destination).