The VC500 is a VCA compressor for the 500 format and it raises the bar! Utilizing the famed SPA690 op-amp with Military Spec construction, the VC500 does not disappoint. The VC500 module is refined enough for mastering or mix buss use, but rocks enough to replace a dbx 160VU on bass or snare, bring out harmonics and air on an acoustic guitar or pump some room mics for a "When the Levee Breaks" effect.
Key Features:
SPA690 all discrete legendary amp blocks
Differential balance input transformerless
Balance output transformer
Fits standard 500 series slot configuration mechanically and electrically
Gain Makeup Control +/- 16dB attenuation
Threshold Control -40dB to +22dB. This allows for low level compression to high level limiting
Ratio Control ranges from 2:1 to 30:1 to infinity
Attack Control ranges from .2 milliseconds to 20 milliseconds
Release Control ranges from .1 seconds to 3 seconds
Gain Reduction Meter: 10-segment LED meter bar that ranges from -2dB to -20dB
Hi-Pass Filter: 250Hz for detector circuit only
Stereo Link Switch allows module detector circuit to be tied to adjacent compressor module. Both link switches have to be in the "UP" position
Bypass Switch controls a bypass relay
Specifications:
Input Impedance: 20K ohms balance
Output Impedance: 600 ohms balance
Frequency Response: +/- 0.2dB@10Hz to 100KHz
Output Signal to Noise: -95dB or greater
THD + Noise: .01%@1KHz/+4dBu
Distortion: .01% THD, +4dBu@1KHz
