TCL-2 Twin Topology Two-Channel Compressor/Limiter
TCL-2 Twin Topology Two-Channel Compressor/Limiter

TCL-2 Twin Topology Two-Channel Compressor/Limiter

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Control Dynamics With Total Signal Integrity

  • Two paths to perfection with Twin Topology™
  • Stereo optical compressor/limiter with unprecedented sonic purity & integrity
  • All triode 300 V vacuum tube signal path or...
  • All discrete J-FET solid state signal path
  • Both topologies are entirely transformerless, high voltage, pure Class A
  • Minimalist design: only one active stage in the audio path
  • Threshold: Infinity to + 20 dBu
  • Ratio: 1.4 : 1 to 30 : 1
  • Attack: 2 to 100 ms
  • Release: 100 ms to 3 s
  • Large meters: switchable for VU or Gain Reduction
  • Constructed for demanding professional applications
  • Ultra-Premium components throughout
  • Gold relays, connectors, switches, tube sockets
  • Silver Teflon power wiring, Mogami Neglex OFC audio wiring
  • Detented, loggable controls (option)
  • Lovingly hand-crafted in Northern California

Specifications

Threshold Range Infinite to +20 dBu, Continuously Adjustable
Maximum Output Level > + 32 dBu
Maximum Input Level + 30 dBu
Output Gain Control Continuously Adjustable
Frequency Response +0 / -3 dB sub 5 Hz to 100 kHz
Noise (20 Hz - 22 kHz) -87 dBu (SS), -82 dBu (VT)
Attack Range 2 ms to 100 ms, Continuously Adjustable
Release Range 100 ms to 3.0 S, Continuously Adjustable
Compression Ratio Range minimum 1.4 : 1, maximum 30 : 1
Continuously Adjustable
THD + Noise (20 Hz - 30 kHz) < .01 %, typ .003 % (VT or SS)
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (10 Hz - 20 KHz, 100 mV C.M.) > 50 dB, Typ > 70 dB
Dynamics Bypass For Each Channel? Yes
Meter Gain Reduction Or VU Selection? Yes
Stereo Linking Switch? Yes
Input Impedance 25k Ohms
Minimum Output Load Impedance 300 Ohms (SS), 1k Ohms (VT)
Recommended Minimum Load 600 Ohms (SS), 3k Ohms (VT)
Output Impedance < 5 ohms (SS), < 300 ohms (VT)
Twin Topology Compressor Amplifiers Switch In: Pure Class-A Discrete J-FETs
  Switch Out: Pure Class-A Triode Tubes
Power Consumption 55 watts maximum
Power Requirements Selectable: 100-120, 200-240 V ac, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions/Shipping Weight 19” W x 12.5” L x 3.5” H, 26 lbs.