The TUBE-TECH CL 2A is an all-tube optical compressor with two independent, linkable channels.
CL 2A is a two channel all-tube opto compressor, featuring two independent channels. The optical gain reduction element is placed after the input transformer and followed by an all tube-based output amplifier with a +10 dB gain. A link switch is provided for use of the two separate compressors in stereo mode or for linking several compressors together.
Use it on keyboards, guitars, vocals or even on the mix buss - the result is always musical, smooth and transparent. Among engineers, the CL 2A is loved because of its ability to keep instruments at their right place in the mix, while still retaining their dynamics. It is widely known as an excellent "problem solver" when delicate gain control is called for.
Caractéristiques
Both Input and Output are balanced and have fully floating transformers with a static screen.
The power supply and the sidechain circuit are based on solid state designs.
With the exception of the anode voltage for the output stage, all DC voltages are stabilized.
Spécifications
Low-distortion optical gain reduction element
All-tube based push-pull amplifier
Frequency response @ -3 dB: 5 Hz to 60 kHz
Low noise: < -80 dBU @ 10 dB gain
CMRR: > 60 dB @ 10 kHz
Variable ratio from 1.5:1 to 10:1
Continuously variable attack and release times
Output gain: Off to +10 dBU
Variable threshold: Off to -20 dBU
VU meters show output or compression
Linkable for stereo applications
Interconnection of several compressors via two busses
Clickless In/Out relay
Conductive plastic potentiometers
Gold plated switches
Input and output are transformer balanced and fully floating