BRIT TUBE - Emulation based on a TL Audio C-1 dual valve comp

Short Code:BRIT TUBE
Type: Hybrid
Long Code: BRIT MODERN TUBE 1
Original Unit Sampled: TL Audio C-1 dual valve comp

Its General Electric US military specification valves (ECC83/12AX7A) and high retention gold plated ceramic valve bases allow the C-1 to produce a fat sound. The first valve stage acts as a voltage amplifier, and the second stage forms part of the gain control element. The gain control is performed by TLA?s unique transconductance stage which avoids the use of VCAs. This improves transparency and minimises distortion. This compressor is capable of more drastic action, but generally speaking, its strength is unobtrusive control rather than deliberate creative effect.

The new C-1 compressor maintains its position as the most flexible, polished sounding high end compressor on the market today. Now featuring a spectacular raven blue 6mm CNC milled aluminium front panel, General Electric US military specification valves, high retention gold plated ceramic valve bases and circular back-lit VU meters, the new C-1 is even fatter sounding and more rugged than its legendary predecessor.

All controls are continuously variable (unlike some other units with switched parameters) and high quality onboard mic preamps allow direct-to-tape recording of microphone sources. Stereo front panel instrument inputs mean a keyboard or guitar can feed straight into the C-1 and down to tape with a minimum of fuss. Whether the C-1 is tracking vocals and instruments or adding roundness and warmth to a complete mix, it will become an indispensable part of your signal path within hours.

The C-1 features a low noise solid state preamp followed by two valve stages per channel. The valves are General Electric ECC83/12AX7A types, run from a stabilised 250v DC power supply. The first valve stage acts as a voltage amplifier, with the second stage forming part of the gain control element. The gain control is performed by our own unique transconductance stage which avoids the use of VCAs - thus improving transparency and minimising distortion, which is virtually constant at 0.05% over the full bandwidth. The frequency response of the C-1 is virtually flat between 20Hz and 40kHz, and measured between -3dB points, the C-1's bandwidth is a staggering 5Hz to 70kHz!