IGS Audio Tubecore 3U (OpenBox)

Open Box, like new w/factory warranty.

The Tubecore was designed as a studio mastering compressor. All Tubecore 3U units come with the 6N1P-EW tubes.The TUBECORE 3U is a fully symmetric transformer balanced stereo mastering compressor. The structure is based on the typical vari-mu solution. Apart from the classic INPUT, THRESHOLD and OUTPUT controls it introduces switchable high pass filter in the sidechain, parallel compression (MIX knob), independent ATTACK and RELEASE switches and user replaceable tubes accessible from the back of the unit. Every single TUBECORE 3U is hand made with high quality, matched components (1% metal film resistors, Wima caps). It is equipped with 6N1P-EW NOS tubes and individually calibrated to give you the unique and unspoiled experience of one of the best vari-mu compressors in history.

Specifications: 

- Fully symmetric from In to Out,
- Precise analog scales and ultra fast VU Meters,
- Hard-wire BYPASS switch,
- Stepped controls,
- Sidechain HPF,
- Mid/Side Processing,
- Wet/Dry Mixer,
- Frequency response +/-0.2dB: 20Hz-20KHz,
- Release: 0.1s - 4s,
- Attack: 10 - 300 ms,
- All Stepped Manipulators,
- Max. gain: 35dB,
- XLR input/output,
- Internal power supply,
- 230V/115V Power option,
- Power Consumption: 44 Watts,
- Dimensions: 19" 3U, 180mm deep,
- Shipping weight: 9 kilos,