Smooth and gentle compression
Nothing sounds like a V8
The V8 compressor is built only with discrete components and six IGS Customs transformers (three per channel). The element responsible for the compression is the bridge, composed of 4 matched pulse diodes. A device is a dual-mono unit with the option of linking the sidechain circuitry. All controls are stepped, for channel matching and recall.
Fully discrete path with transformers and transistors only
The V8 compressor is also equipped with a HPF on the sidechain circuitry. This feature allows you to cut the lowest frequencies from the signal, before they hit the compressor stage, and allow a single instrument, such as the kick drum, to go through without the pumping effect. An additional switch on the front (+10THR) lowers the compressor's threshold level by an extra 10dB. This feature is useful when compressing very low signals, or for very strong compression. The typical application for IGS V8 is bus compression. However, due to its nature and the incredible range of tone and color settings, uses of the V8 compressor are unlimited.
Classic 2254 feedback circuitry
This is truly a desert island compressor. The V8 takes its name from the order of projects. This is the eighth compressor designed by IGS Audio.
A must-have unit!
We love IGS – engineers have been using them on everything from drums through a stereo buss to acoustic guitars
| Basic features | |
|---|---|
| Stereo Link | Yes |
| All stepped manipulators | Yes, Elma switches |
| Sidechain HPF | OFF, 40, 80, 120, 180, 240, 320 Hz |
| Input & Output | |
|---|---|
| Input Impedance (balanced) | 10k Ohm, IGS Custom transformer |
| Output Impedance (balanced) | 600 Ohm, IGS Custom transformer |
| Audio transformers | Input, Interstage and Output. (3 transformers per channel) |
| Levels | |
|---|---|
| Operating Level | +4 dBu |
| Max input level | > +22 dBu |
| Max output level | > +26 dBu |
| Dynamic Range | 101 dBA (@ 1 kHz, +24 dBu) |
| Max. gain | 22 dB |
| Max Gain Reduction | 30 dB |
| Time constants | |
|---|---|
| Attack: | 0.1 ms – 30 ms |
| Release: | 0.1 s to 1.4 s + Auto |
| Bandwidth | |
|---|---|
| Frequency response | 10 Hz to 25 kHz (+0.2 dB / -0.4 dB) |
| Distortion (@ 20 Hz - 20 kHz) | |
|---|---|
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 87 dBA (@ 20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| THD+N | 0.056 % (@ 20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| IMD (SMPTE) | 0.16 % (@ 20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Crosstalk | 91 dB (@ 20 Hz - 20 kHz) |
| Front Panel | |
|---|---|
| VU Meters | Yes, Analog IGS Custom scales |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 115/230V AC, 50-60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 24 W |
| Power supply | Internal |
| Packing box | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 70 x 50 x 30 cm |
| Shipping weight | 8 kg |
| Files |
|---|
| v8 manual v1 pdf.pdf |
| 001.jpg |
| 001a.jpg |
| 008.jpg |
| 009.jpg |
| 013.jpg |
| 014.jpg |
| V8_Recall.pdf |
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