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MULTICORE

Multiband Compressor

Concept

The Multicore is very versatile tool in your studio. Three bands of classic analog VCA compression provide an infinite field of possibilities to shape the sound. The device can be used as a mix bus compressor or for mastering purposes. Due to separate control of the audio bands it can be applied, for example on vocals to control sibilants without affecting on dynamics of the low band.

Three bands of classic analog VCA compression provide an infinite field of possibilities to shape the sound

Features

The core of device is based on a three band, adjustable active crossover. It splits audio signal into three bands (Low, Mid and High) with a gentle slope of 6dB/oct. That allows you to control the dynamics of each band in a very musical way without phase problems. Each of the bands has its own compressor module equipped with standard controls: Threshold, Ratio, Attack Release and Gain. A very useful feature is Mute/ON/Bypass switch on each band. The „Muted” option allows you to switch off the bands. If you mute two of them, you can hear only one band and monitor its audio content and bandwidth.

The core of device is based on a three band, adjustable active crossover

Components

The Multicore has transformer balanced inputs and outputs (UTM Industry). The signal path is made with THT (Through-Hole Technology) components only. Passive components are matched between channels to provide the best L/R correlation. High-quality selected components to ensure the stability of parameters and superior sound. Low noise, negligible crosstalk and high headroom makes the device can be used in the most demanding professional audio applications.

Can be used in the most demanding professional audio applications

  • Device type
    • VCA Compressor3 band
  • Input & Output
    • Audio transformersIGS Custom
    • Input Impedance (balanced)10k Ohm, UTM Industry transformer
    • Output Impedance (balanced)600 Ohm, UTM Industry transformer
  • Levels
    • Operating Level+4dBu
    • Max input level+28dBu
    • Max output level+28dBu
    • Dynamic Range104 dB(A)
    • Max Gain Reduction-20dB
  • Time constants
    • Attack0.1, 0.3, 1, 18, 30
    • Release0.1, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.6, Auto
    • Ratio2:1, 4:1, 10:1
  • Bandwidth
    • Frequency response10Hz to 30kHz (+0.3dB/-0.3dB)
  • Distortion (@ 20 Hz - 20 kHz)
    • Signal to Noise Ratio90 dB(A)
    • THD+N0.08 %
    • IMD (SMPTE)0.03 %
    • Crosstalk88dB
  • Power
    • Voltage115V/230V (selectable)
    • Power consumption22 W
  • Packing box
    • Shipping weight10kg