THERMIONIC CULTURE ALL VALVE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL AUDIO EQUIPMENT

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	Specifications

A twin channel 'vari-mu' device. Compression ratio starts low and increases gradually so that compression can be subtle and natural, but compression effects can occur when driven hard. Very low noise. Continuously variable controls for Gain, Attack, Release, Threshold and Output Level. Stereo link for compressing a group (eg. drums) or a complete mix.

The Phoenix enhances vocals & individual instruments by being unobtrusive, gently 'warming' sounds and making solos sound more powerful. It¹s impressive on overall mixes & can give a digital mix 'reality'. It¹s also excellent for compression effects. Try drums with a 'thump' attack (i. e slowest) & fast release.

Key Features

All valve design for greater presence and naturality.
Completely free from solid state additives.
Transparent compression.
Punchy when pushed.
Drive it hard for compression effects and distortion.
Absolutely flat frequency response over entire audio range and beyond.
Minimal phase shift giving a crisp and warm sound.

Phoenix Specifications

Max output level (MOL)	+19dB into 600 ohms + 24dB into 10K ohms
Max Gain	30dB
Total Harmonic Distortion	Better than 0.09% @ 1kHz (at no compression) 0.11% @100Hz
Noise, IEC weighted	95dB below MOL
Input Impedance	15k ohms
Frequency response	0/-1dB 12Hz to 60kHz
Attack Time	0.004 sec to 0.12 sec
Release Time	0.06 sec to 2.2 sec
Output Impedance	600 ohms

Audio Samples

Acoustic Guitar with Phoenix (mp3)
Acoustic Guitar without Phoenix (mp3)

Classical piece 1 without Phoenix (mp3)
Classical piece 1 with Phoenix (mp3)

Classical piece 2 without Phoenix (mp3)
Classical piece 2 with Phoenix (mp3)

All Samples courtesy of Computer Music & Project Studio magazine

Phoenix real panel

Distortion will increase with compression, typically 0.2% & 0.25% at 1kHz & 100Hz with 8dB compression.