Nothing sounds better than the vari-mu hit hard.
The TUBECORE 500 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. Could be used as a mono tracking compressor or (as a matched pair) as an advanced mastering tool.
"No compromise device - all tubes are powered by 250V DC!"
Every single TUBECORE 500 is hand made with high quality, matched components (1% metal film resistors, 2.5% 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 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 (IGS Custom) have been used to provide excellent performance.
Using two TC500 as a stereo pair will allow you to use it as an excellent mastering compressor!
TUBECORE 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.
| Device type | |
|---|---|
| Vari Mu Compressor | Yes |
| Basic features | |
|---|---|
| Stereo Link | Yes |
| Hard wire bypass | Yes |
| Input & Output | |
|---|---|
| Input Impedance (balanced) | 600 ohm |
| Output Impedance (balanced) | 600 ohm |
| Audio transformers | Yes, IGS Custom |
| Levels | |
|---|---|
| Operating Level | +4 dBu |
| Max input level | +22 dBu |
| Max output level | +22 dBu |
| Noise Level | -99 dBA |
| Max. gain | 40 dB |
| Max Gain Reduction | 30 dB |
| Time constants | |
|---|---|
| Attack: | 0.1 - 30 ms |
| Release: | 0.1 - 4s |
| Bandwidth | |
|---|---|
| Frequency response | 8 Hz - 20k Hz, +/- 1 dB |
| Distortion (@ 20 Hz - 20 kHz) | |
|---|---|
| THD+N | 0.002% @ 0dBu |
| Front Panel | |
|---|---|
| VU Meters | Yes, GR (backlit) |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Voltage | API Standard, internal DC-DC conversion for powering tubes (250V DC) |
| Power consumption | 12W |
| Packing box | |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 3 kg |
| Others | |
|---|---|
| Tube set | ECC82, 6AK5 x2 |
| Files |
|---|
| tc500 manual v1.pdf |
| TC500_Recall_Sheet.pdf |
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IGS Audio is now one the most desired studio equipment brands in Poland and it is continuously expanding internationally. The original IGS Audio products qualify as pretenders to no.1. All stuff manufactured by IGS Audio is accurate and excellent.
IGS Audio is all about happiness in success. IGS Audio offers 3 years warranty for all products (warranty does not cover tubes).
IGS Studio has been operational since 1997. The IGS Audio brand was created in 2003.
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