The IGS S-Type VU 500-Series Compressor is a Stereo VCA compressor best known for its ability to replicate the buss compressor of the legendary British large format console. A source of the completely transparent sound, the S-Type is a precise dynamic range controller intended for use in the most demanding professional audio applications.
The IGS S-Type 500-Series Compressor incorporates THAT integrated circuit instead of the now unavailable DBX at its heart. The analog path is balanced with ultra-fast op-amps. This is the source of the completely transparent sound. A minimal level of noise allows the device to be used in any musical setting. The IGS Audio has added Sidechain HPF, which allows the user to select the lowest frequencies to pass the unit uncompressed, enabling your mixes to breathe and avoid pumping.
Sidechain Functionality
The IGS S-Type 500-Series is a stereo compressor, featuring a large GR meter and four fast, modern op-amps on inputs and outputs, providing the perfect balance of this stereo circuit. Two channels of the unit are being summed together and used to control both VCA stages. This allows you to use the IGS S-Type 500-Series Compressor as an external side-chain compressor, where the signal goes through EXSC input. Last but not least, the MIX knob allows for parallel compression, so you can crush the living hell out of your tracks, and blend them with the dry signal for that NY drum sound. Overall, the IGS S-Type 500-Series Compressor is a very creative device. The IGS S-Type 500-Series Compressor features RMS detection, high headroom input circuits and output drivers.
Your Stereo Buss Deserves Better
The IGS S-Type 500-Series Compressor gives you the sound of compression from your favorite records, it's the magic glue for your mixes. It’s really hard to make it sound bad - from a gentle hug to an aggressive crush and anywhere in between. It serves you as your new go-to squeeze box.
IGS S-Type VU 500-Series Compressor Applications
- Great summing and mastering compressor
- Beat compressor for external drum machines
- Drum compressor for live drums
- Can be used to compress single stereo instruments (pads, leads)
- Mono compression, using external side-chain
IGS S-Type VU 500-Series Compressor Features
- Double 500-series stereo module
- All stepped manipulators (excluding Mix)
- Parallel Compression
- Precise LED bar scale
IGS S-Type 500-Series Compressor Specifications
- Device Type:
- VCA Compressor: Yes
- Basic Features:
- Sidechain HPF: Ext, Off, 60, 90, 120, Hi-Pass
- Wet/Dry Mixer: Yes
- Input & Output:
- Input Impedance (Balanced): 10k Ohm
- Output Impedance (Balanced): 600 Ohm
- Levels:
- Operating Level: +4 dBu
- Max Input Level: +20 dBu
- Max Output Level: +21 dBu
- Noise Level: -102 dBA
- Max. Gain: 20 dB
- Max Gain Reduction: 20 dB
- Time Constants:
- Attack: 0.1 - 30 ms
- Ratio: 2:1, 4:1, 10:1
- Release: 0.1 - 2s + Auto
- Bandwidth:
- Frequency Response: 8 Hz to 20 kHz, +/- 0.1dB
- Distortion (@ 20 Hz - 20 kHz):
- THD+N: 0.012% @ 0 dBu
- Power:
- Power Consumption: 4.5W
- Dimensions:
- H x W x D: 13,3cm x 7.6 cm x 15,8cm
- Packing Box:
- Shipping Weight: 1kg
IGS S-Type 500-Series Compressor Includes
- IGS S-Type VU 500-Series Compressor
- User Manual
- 3 Year Warranty
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Better than SSL
Jan 16th 2024I sold MY SSL g comp after getting this. This is real analog. Its sounds better. The G comp is mostly integrated circuits. This is built more vintage and old school. I believe that is where the main difference lies. It costs less to manufacture these items with integrated circuits and SSL knows you will but it anyway due to their history. That is my theory anyway. These are so good I own 2.
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