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Tube-Tech CL 1B

Item ID: CL1B

Single-Channel Opto-Cell Compressor with Tube Amplifier

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The TUBE-TECH CL 1B Compressor features a gain-reduction element, positioned immediately after the input transformer. It is controlled by the sidechain amplifier, which also contain the two time control circuits - one for fixed and one for variable Attack/Release. The two time-controllers can either be used separately or combined. This circuit contains semiconductor OP-amps for the entire control.

The gain-reduction element is followed by a tube-based push-pull amplifier with variable gain up to 30 dB. A dedicated Bus selector with three positions (Off, Bus 1, Bus 2) is used whenever you want to link several compressors together. Input and output transformers have a static-screen between the primary and secondary wirings. Both Input and Output are balanced as well as fully floating.


Features:
  • Unique low distortion gain-reduction element
  • All tube-based push-pull amplifier
  • Multiple interconnection of several compressors via two busses
  • VU-meter for monitoring input, compression and output
  • Continuously variable attack and release time
  • Gain Range (off to +30 dB)
  • Variable Threshold (off to -40 dBu)
  • Frequency response @ -3 dB: 5 Hz to 25 kHz
  • Low noise: < -75 dBu @30 dB gain
  • Clickless bypass relay

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Specification Detail
Number of Channels 1
Controls Gain, Ratio, Threshold, Attack, Release
Threshold -40dB to 0dB
Ratio 2:1 to 10:1
Frequency Response 5Hz-25kHz @-3dB
Side Chain Insterts Yes
Inputs 1 x XLR
Outputs 1 x XLR
Sidechain I/O 2 x 1/4"
Rackmount Spaces 3U
Height 5.25"
Depth 6.7"
Width 19"
Weight 9 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number CL 1B

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My favorite compressor for bass

by Jordan Sikes from Marianna, Fl
October 14, 2011
Music Background: Engineer, musician, producer
I usually use a Neve 1073 into a LA-2A for my bass rig. I recently flew in to play a session and didn't bring my rig. I ran through a Vintech 1272 into a CL-1B. Pure sweetness. Thick rich tone smooth ... read more [+]compression. Will definitely be adding one to my rig and studio soon! A must have! Sounds great on vocals too close [-]

Amazing quality!

by ChrisW from Nashville, TN
April 16, 2010
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Producer, Drummer
If you're serious about wanting to invest in a great compressor, look no further! Incredibly smooth! Wish there was a stereo version that sounded like it though.. =\

The Best Period

by Horsetooth Rock from Fort Collins, Colorado
March 3, 2009
Music Background: Engineer
I own an LA-2A, a Distressor and a 2-1176. I noticed that alot of the guys that I respect had one or two of these in their racks so I sprang for one. After tracking a couple of songs, I want to go b... read more [+]ack and re-do my entire catalog. I won't take any more of your time telling you how impressed I am with the sound, the musicality, the ease of use, the quality build, etc.,. Use the time that you would have spent reading superlatives to make the extra few bucks that this costs and buy this one first. You'll save thousands.

Tube Tech - I would love to see a dual version. close [-]

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