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TL Audio Ivory 2 Series 5052 (No Longer Available)

Item ID: 5052

2-channel Tube Channel Strip with Stereo Linking

Sorry, the TL Audio Ivory 2 Series 5052 is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

From Our Research Team:

Perfect For Your Tracking and Mixing Needs

The TL Audio 5052 is an excellent stereo tube processor - the perfect channel strip whether you're tracking a mono or stereo source. The 5052 provides two channels of preamp, dynamics, and EQ stages and allows for full stereo linking of the compressor, EQ, and limiter sections. Offering premium tube circuit design, a rich 4-band valve EQ section, must-have VU metering, and a wealth of analog input, output, and insert connections: if you need a high-performance channel strip, ready to handle your tracking and mixing needs with class, look to the TL Audio 5052.

TL Audio 5052 at a Glance:
  • High quality tube circuit design
  • Two channels with stereo linking

High quality tube circuit design
The TL Audio 5052 takes advantage of tubeprocessing - the tube preamp stage features mic, line, and instrument connections. Its tube compressor section offers variable control of all parameters and both hard and soft knee modes while the rich 4-band tube EQ section provides swept LF/HF bands and parametric mids.

Two channels with stereo linking
Use the 5052 in mono when needs dictate, or take advantage of its full stereo linkable EQ, compressor, and limiter capabilities.

TL Audio 5052 Features:
  • Tube preamp stage with mic, line and instrument connections
  • Tube compressor section with variable control of all parameters and bothhard/soft knee modes
  • Four band tube EQ section with swept LF/HF bands and parametric mids
  • Optical output limiter for transparent brick wall limiting
  • VU metering of input level, output level and gain reduction
  • Full stereo linking of compressor, EQ and limiter sections
  • A wealth of analog input, output and insert connections
  • 24-bit digital interfacing via the optional DO-2 digital output card
  • Preamp Input Gain: +16 to +60dB (mic input), -20 to +20dB (line input)
  • Compressor: Threshold: +10 to -20dB, Ratio: 1:1.5 to 1:30, Attack: 0.5mS to 50mS ,Release: 40mS to 4S, Gain Make Up: 0 to +20dB
  • Equalizer: LF band: +/-15dB from 30Hz to 1kHz, shelving or peaking modes, LM band: +/- 15dB from 50Hz to 3kHz, fully parametric, (Q variable between 0.5 and 5), HM band: +/- 15dB from 1kHz to 12kHz, fully parametric (Q variable between 0.5 and 5), HF band: +/- 15dB from 3kHz to 20kHz, shelving or peaking modes
  • Limiter: Threshold variable: 0 to +20dB
  • Master Section: Output Gain: to +15dB
  • PSU: Internally adjustable for 115/230V operation
  • Typical consumption: 30VA
  • Dimensions: 483 x 250 x 132mm (3U 19" rack mounting)

The TL Audio 5052 channel strip boasts a valve circuit design for both your mono and stereo needs!

Ivory 2 Series 5052 Image Gallery

Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number 23-71022
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Reviews

TL Audio 5052

by Peter Young from n/a
June 12, 2010
Music Background: Musician/Recording engineer
I feel that this is simply the best and most comprehensive product of it's type on the market. It's like getting every product of the Ivory series in one box, with stereo linking. Easily worth twice t... read more [+]he price. I track on one end and then mixdown with a passive summing mixer through this on the other, and after doing ten songs with this thing I am still blown away. Oh, and did I mention it's built like a tank? If you're in the 2-3K ballpark, this is a no brainer. And it's Stereo! I hope they sell a boatload. close [-]

Everything you could want!

by RG from FL, USA
March 6, 2009
Music Background: Mastering Engineer, Producer, Recording Engineer, Post Production
The 5052 is everything I could want! I purchased the 5052 for my mastering studio as a reasonably priced addition to my analog gear. And it has ended up being so much more!!! Running tracks from an... read more [+]alog tape through the 5052 into the box adds amazing warm British classic sound to any stereo mix. The EQ is warm and boost the mix in all the right places. Then using the pre amp ability's through the valve tubes for condenser mics as a mono channel strip adds million dollar vintage console tone to any project studio. The 5052 is now my go to piece of gear! love it!!!!!! close [-]
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