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DESCRIPTION 

Optical Tube Compressors have been the choice of seasoned engineers and producers for recording critical signals such 

as  voice  where  it  is  essential  to  retain  all  the  individual  character  and  emotion  while  offering  a  natural,  transparent 

control…

 

 Now, Heritage Audio has released its take on this venerable classic, the TUBESESSOR.

 

A unique design manufactured in the EU with top-of-the-line components, 

customs  transformers  at  the  input  as  well  as  output  and  NOS  tubes 

operating  at  an  extremely  high  internal  voltage  to  ensure  a  clarity,  depth 

and  headroom  previously  unheard  of.  Analog  excellence  is  achieved  by 

combining  an  all  tube-based  amplification  stage  with  an  outstanding  UTC 

A10  input  transformer  replica  by AMI  as  well  as  a  custom  all-silicon  steel 

output transformer. With an elevated internal operating voltage you can be 

sure the TUBESESSOR will heat up any signal while also maintaining its 

character  and  vibe.  No  starved  plate  circuits  here!  Never  has  dynamics 

control been so easily obtainable while at the same time so invisible. Even 

with generous amounts of gain reduction being applied anything processed 

with the TUBESESSOR still maintains its clarity and depth.

Not only is the TUBESESSOR the perfect choice for warming up and slightly 

enhancing a signal subtly all while maintaining total dynamic control, but it also has a few tricks up its sleeve…

 

 

The  TUBE  SATURATION  section  allows  you  to  add  in  a  taste  of  attitude  with  4  settings  varying  from  CLASSIC,  no 

saturation at all, to HOT, an angry tone ready for a fight. This greatly increases the tonal options you can achieve with the 

TUBESESSOR therefore making it much more flexible than any other optical tube compressor out there.

 

 This takes full 

advantage of a creamy sounding NOS Raytheon double triode tube to add in just a pinch of aggression or fully transform 

the signal into something ready for war. It, importantly, works in tandem with the custom output transformer to produce the 

right harmonic content. And thanks to Heritage Audio´s use of an audiophile-grade Psvane dual output triode in a totem 

pole  configuration,  a  solid  output  stage  is  guaranteed  all  while  allowing  much  higher  headroom  than  other  tube 

compressors, whether vintage or modern.

Heritage  Audio  has  also  opted  to  include  its  legendary  sidechain  filter  section  to  expand  control  even  more  with

  five 

internal  sidechain  settings  to  choose  from

.  Two  of  the  settings  make  sure  the  compressor  is  not  being  unfairly 

overpowered by lower frequencies and the other three are frequency specific options for extra creativity.

 

Continuously  adjustable ATTACK  &  RELEASE  controls  in  addition  to  a  FIXED  mode  and  a  combination  of  the  two  will 

provide all the necessary settings possible, allowing you to mold your signal exactly as you´d like. 

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Содержание TUBESESSOR

Страница 1: ...USER MANUAL November 2022 Rev 1 0...

Страница 2: ...an desirable Not to mention the very high prices asked for this equipment which makes them virtually unobtainable for the great majority Now it s possible to obtain that same sound with a brand new pi...

Страница 3: ...all while maintaining total dynamic control but it also has a few tricks up its sleeve The TUBE SATURATION section allows you to add in a taste of attitude with 4 settings varying from CLASSIC no sat...

Страница 4: ...ppening Everything you could possibly require to achieve a top notch professional recording TUBESESSOR the optical tube compressor for when you need the sweetest warmest most natural dynamic control p...

Страница 5: ...FF to 40 dB The OFF position completely eliminates the compression from the circuitry No signal will be detected by the sidechain therefore effectively bypassing the compressor circuit completely 9 RE...

Страница 6: ...an select the correct voltage input according to the country you are in 5 POWER INPUT IEC standard power input connector 6 LINK A Tip Sleeve female connector used to link two TUBESESSORS together for...

Страница 7: ...7 Frequency response 20 Hz 0 038 dBu 20 kHz 0 112 dBu dB 0 15 dB from 20 Hz 20 kHz THD 1 kHz 0 dBu input with 0 dBu output 0 02 Phase normalized 1 kHz 0 dBu MEASUREMENTS...

Страница 8: ...u 10 dBu 15 dBu 20 dBu Threshold position Frequency response for 20 dB Threshold with Sidechain filter engaged Red 50 Hz Purple 80 Hz Blue 160 Hz Cyan 1 kHz Green 3 kHz Yellow 5 kHz THD N for the four...

Страница 9: ...LICATIONS BASS RECORDING 9 MONITOR SPEAKERS THUNDERBOLT COMPUTER OUTPUT AUDIO INTERFACE LINE INPUT AUDIO INTERFACE MONITOR SPEAKERS THUNDERBOLT COMPUTER LINE INPUT AUDIO INTERFACE D I INPUT PREAMP TT...

Страница 10: ...PRESSION LINKED 10 MONITOR SPEAKERS THUNDERBOLT COMPUTER LINE INPUT 1 AUDIO INTERFACE CHANNEL LEFT MASTER LINK SLAVE LINK OUTPUT 2 AUDIO INTERFACE OUTPUT 1 AUDIO INTERFACE LINE INPUT 2 AUDIO INTERFACE...

Страница 11: ...pedance 20 Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 15 dB Signal To Noise Ratio 94 dB Noise Floor 75 dBu 1 dBu THD N 1kHz 6 dBu input with full gain and 24 dBu output 1 Dimensions W x H x L 482 mm x 134 m...

Страница 12: ...up The signal has decreased significantly after compressing Use the GAIN control to bring the level back up again The compression I am getting is altogether too aggressive for what I am looking for T...

Страница 13: ...date The warranty excludes problems due to normal wear abuse shipping damage or failure to use the product in accordance with the specifications Heritage Audio shall not be liable for damages based up...

Страница 14: ...RECALL SHEETS 14 Session Title Track Connected Equipment Date Instrument Notes Session Title Track Connected Equipment Date Instrument Notes...

Страница 15: ...www heritageaudio com HERITAGE AUDIO C Alfonso G mez 38 3C 28037 Madrid Spain Tel 34 917 266 189 info heritageaudio com...

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