IGS Audio Tube Core 500
Discover the IGS Audio Tube Core 500, a premium Vari-Mu tube compressor for 500 Series racks featuring transformer-balanced circuitry, high-voltage tube operation, rich analog warmth, and mastering-grade compression performance.
Manufacturer:
IGS Audio
Features
- True Vari-Mu tube compressor in 500 Series format
- Fully symmetrical transformer-balanced design
- High-voltage tube operation at 250V DC
- Custom input and output transformers
- Backlit VU gain reduction meter
- Stereo link capability for mastering applications
- Hand-built with matched premium components and JJ tubes
Description
Product information "IGS Audio Tube Core 500"
The IGS Audio Tube Core 500 is a premium 500 Series Vari-Mu tube compressor designed for professional recording, mixing, and mastering applications. Built with a fully symmetrical transformer-balanced signal path and true tube compression architecture, the Tube Core 500 delivers rich harmonic saturation, smooth dynamic control, and classic analog warmth. Featuring high-voltage tube operation at 250V DC, custom transformers, precision controls, and a large backlit VU meter, this mono compressor is ideal for vocals, drums, bass, guitars, and stereo mastering setups when paired in dual configurations.
Safety Warnings
| Safety Warnings: | The specific safety instructions for the product are provided in its user manual. |
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Manufacturer information
Tech-Info
- Product Type: Tube Vari-Mu Compressor
- Format: 500 Series Module
- Compression Type: True Tube Vari-Mu Compression
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Tube Configuration:
- ECC82
- 2x 6AK5
- Signal Path: Fully symmetrical transformer-balanced
- Stereo Link: Yes
- Bypass: Hardwire bypass
- Input Impedance: 600 Ohm
- Output Impedance: 600 Ohm
- Maximum Input Level: +22 dBu
- Maximum Output Level: +22 dBu
- Maximum Gain Reduction: 30 dB
- Maximum Gain: 40 dB
- Noise Level: -99 dBA
- Attack Time: 0.1 – 30 ms
- Release Time: 0.1 – 4 s
- Frequency Response: 8 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB)
- THD+N: 0.002% @ 0 dBu
- Power Consumption: 12W
- Metering: Backlit VU Meter for Gain Reduction
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Components:
- JJ tubes
- Wima capacitors
- Matched metal film resistors
- Custom transformers
