IGS Audio V8 Compressor
UPC/EAN #5904492024931
MPN #V8 Compressor
Dual mono compressor, fully discrete path with Carhilll transformers and transistors only
Design
The V8 compressor is built only with discrete components and six Carnhill transformers (three per channel). The element responsible for the compression is the bridge, composed of 4 matched pulse diodes. The device is a dual mono unit with the option of linking the sidechain circuitry. All controls are stepped, for channel matching and recall.
The punch and clarity your mixes are lacking
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.
Dimensions
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.
Specifications
BASIC FEATURES
Stereo Link : Yes
Sidechain HPF : OFF, 40, 80, 120, 180, 240, 320 Hz
All stepped manipulators : Yes, Elma switches
INPUT & OUTPUT
Input Impedance (balanced) : 10k Ohm, Carnhill transformer
Output Impedance (balanced) : 600 Ohm, Carnhill transformer
Audio transformers : Yes, Carnhill: 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
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