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TL Audio Fat Track Tube Preamp and EQ.

Designed to be the centerpiece of any home, project, or professional studio, the Fat Track combines some of the best-loved TL Audio features into one compact and professional unit, adding warmth and sonic pleasure to all recordings and mixes. Drawing on TL Audio's larger and highly acclaimed M series consoles, the Fat Track offers you that unrivaled big desk sound in a more compact, intuitive and affordable package.The Fat Track captures your recordings with two premium TL Audio tube preamps as used on TL's M Series consoles contained within two fully featured channel strips with a 3-band swept musical EQ taken from TL Audio's M1 console. Use the Fat Track for summing and mix-down with 4 stereo and two mono returns. You will be astounded by the richness and clarity you gain when summing your audio analog via the Fat Track. You can even bring your entire mix back via the 2 mono channels to add some EQ or final warmth. Patch in a compressor to the master inserts and suddenly you have a complete audio mastering solution!The monitor section also comes packed with features including separate return solo and selection buttons, effects return, alternative loudspeaker mode, loudspeaker mute, and 2 headphone outputs with individual rotary control. Headphone output 1 (producer) follows your selections in the master section while headphone output 2 (artist) stays fixed on the stereo bus.The multitude of inputs and outputs available within easy reach on the top panel makes for a flexible and intuitive workstation where quick cable changes are made easy. Space for fitting a TL Audio DO-8 ADAT interface is also provided allowing easy digital connectivity.Designed for the producer, musician, singer/songwriter, engineer or general enthusiast, the TL Audio Fast Track caters to every requirement. It's easy to use and produces fantastic, professional sound results.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and reselling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and repackaged to make them suitable for music production studios. A little later, Tony Larking joined forces with David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producer. ...details

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TL Audio Classic EQ-2.

The TL Audio Classic EQ-2 is a high-end equalizer offering the power and flexibility on a par with the very best EQs in the industry. The EQ-2 features a raven blue 6mm CNC milled aluminum front panel, General Electric US military-specification valves and high-retention gold-plated ceramic-valve bases, but TL Audio also added two much-requested features: a peaking/shelving switch on the low-frequency and high-frequency bands, and drive/peak LEDs. The internal circuit design has also been refined quite significantly to produce an even fatter, smoother sounding equalizer.The EQ-2 boasts two channels of fully parametric 4-band valve equalization-which, in conjunction with variable high- and low-cut filters, offers unlimited control of any audio source. But that's not all: unlike many valve equalizers, the EQ-2 provides continuously variable frequency controls, so choice of frequency is not limited to switched selections. It also features a pair of the acclaimed TL Audio mic preamps (with phantom power), to enable high quality direct-to-tape microphone recording, and a pair of front panel auxiliary inputs enable a guitar or keyboard to directly access the EQ-2.Another refinement is the stereo mode switch: When activated, the EQ controls of Channel A automatically process the signal on Channel B in an identical fashion - thus the audio signals through both channels have the same EQ applied to them: ideal for precise equalization of stereo sources and overall mixes. The EQ-2 is one of the best sounding and most versatile equalizers currently available.The EQ-2 employs a total of six valve stages per channel: one in each of the four EQ bands, followed by a pair in the output stage. General Electric US military specification valves are used throughout, run from a stabilized 250v DC supply.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and reselling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and repackaged to make them suitable for music production studios. A little later, Tony Larking joined forces with David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had pro. ...details

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TL Audio Ebony A1 Discrete Class A and Tube Dual Preamp/DI.

The Ebony A1 Tube Preamp is a sleek-looking discrete Class A preamp designed to heighten your audio experience. It uses Discrete Class A circuitry and has an optional tube stage with variable drive putting you in control of how creamy or how cool your unit sounds.Hand assembled in England to the highest standards, the Ebony uses stylish, quality chrome knobs together with a high-gloss black finish to make the exterior look just as smooth as the circuits sound. The Ebony Series have all the features you come to expect with TL Audio, including balanced I/O, multi input options, analogue VU metering and intuitive, precise controls. All units are also compatible with the TL Audio DO-2 digital SPDIF interface for easy digital connectivity with high quality conversion. A combination of supreme quality, unrivaled sound, and stylish aesthetics: This range offers superior analog processing to accompany a digital world.Why Class-A? Class A circuits are designed with constant current flowing through all of the transistors, which is sufficient to drive the peak output required from each block of the circuit. This ensures that every transistor is kept at its optimum operating point, minimizing non-linearities due to changes in current and internal thermal effects, and eliminating the objectionable "cross-over" distortion typical of class AB circuits.Due to the higher steady state (or "quiescent") currents used, the power dissipation of class A circuits is substantially higher than can generally be handled by integrated circuits. It is also possible to design discrete transistor circuits to operate at higher voltage rails than are available for audio integrated circuits, adding the benefit of greater headroom and improved dynamic range. For these reasons, there are no integrated circuits in the audio paths of the Ebony Series.The outstanding audio quality is reflected in the technical specification of the units, with particularly low noise and distortion, and wide frequency response.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company—founded by Tony Larking—was largely involved in the restoration and reselling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and repackaged to make them suitable for music production studios. A little later, Tony Larking joined forces with David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product—the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great. ...details

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TL Audio Ivory 5013 Parametric EQ.

The TL Audio 5013 Parametric EQ offers a perfect combination of performance and affordability among TL Audio equalizers. The 5013 is a rackmount EQ that features a peaking/shelving option on both low-frequency and high-frequency bands plus a Fat-contour switch on both channels. Like all TL Audio equipment, the interfacing options couldn't be more flexible-separate input and output level controls allow easy level matching with any other equipment, and a choice of balanced and unbalanced line inputs/outputs plus instrument DI inputs means you can get yourself up and running in seconds. Once you have experienced high-quality equalization, you won't want to record without it. If you've always thought that your console EQ is good enough, just try the 5013 equalizer and you won't go back.The 5013 EQ unit employs two valve stages per channel, in the form of a Sovtek ECC83/12AX7A twin triode valve. One stage is positioned prior to the EQ filters, and one is post EQ. Both are run at 150V DC from a fully stabilized PSU.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and re-selling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and re-packaged to make them suitable for music production studios. Shortly after this Tony Larking was introduced to David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had produced many of Queen and Foreigner's early recordings) and Chris Porter (who was working with George Michael and Take That).The EQ-1 was the first of what became known as the 'Classic' range, and was followed by what has become possibly TL Audio's best known product - the C-1 Dual Valve Compressor, which shot to stardom as Chris Fogel's mixdown compressor on Alanis Morissette's multi-million selling 'Jagged Little Pill' album. The Ivory Series With the Classic range expanding to include more models, the growth in popularity of affordable digital recorders and mixers heightened the appetite for valve processing, which led to lower-cost ranges such as the Ivory models. The Ivory series of preamps, equalizers and dynamics devices has. ...details

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TL Audio Ivory 5050 Mono Tube Preamp and Compressor.

The Ivory 5050 came directly from user requests for a simple, yet great-sounding, valve front end and boasts the winning combination of a mic/line/instrument preamp and mono compressor, making it a very cost-effective way of processing your audio sources. The Ivory 5050 now features extras including a 30dB pad, hard/soft knee compression modes, a fully balanced line output, and an optional digital output.The 5050 compressor features two valve stages, one in the preamp circuit, and one in the gain control element of the compressor. These Sovtek valve stages are run from a stabilized 150V DC power supply. So whether it's your best microphone, your vintage Strat, or your latest sample-don't trust it with anything less than the TL Audio 5050.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and re-selling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and re-packaged to make them suitable for music production studios. Shortly after this Tony Larking was introduced to David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had produced many of Queen and Foreigner's early recordings) and Chris Porter (who was working with George Michael and Take That).The EQ-1 was the first of what became known as the 'Classic' range, and was followed by what has become possibly TL Audio's best known product - the C-1 Dual Valve Compressor, which shot to stardom as Chris Fogel's mixdown compressor on Alanis Morissette's multi-million selling 'Jagged Little Pill' album. The Ivory Series With the Classic range expanding to include more models, the growth in popularity of affordable digital recorders and mixers heightened the appetite for valve processing, which led to lower-cost ranges such as the Ivory models. The Ivory series of preamps, equalizers and dynamics devices has become TL Audio's best selling range of products to date. The Ivory Series satisfied all the criteria that we knew customers were looking for: a great sound, flexibility and user friendliness, all with a smaller price tag!Today, TL Audio has become one of the most respected names. ...details

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TL Audio Ivory 5051 Mono Tube Voice Processor.

The TL Audio 5051 is a single channel voice processor format that has become the accepted way of getting the most out of any sound source. The Ivory 5051 provides the perfect front end for any system by offering a combined preamp, compressor, equalizer, and noise gate, all in one easy-to-use package. There is also now an optional digital output. The 5051 compressor section is identical to that of the 5021 and includes hard/soft knee modes, and the four-band equalizer section is modeled on that of the legendary TL Audio EQ-1, yielding superb results instantly, with an improved optical gate for removing unwanted source noise. So whatever your source, let the 5051 unlock its true potential.The TL Audio 5051 voice processor features six valve stages, supplied by three twin triode ECC83/12AX7A valves running from a stabilized 150V DC power supply. One valve stage is located in the preamp, one in the compressor gain control circuit, and four in the equalizer section.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and re-selling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and re-packaged to make them suitable for music production studios. Shortly after this Tony Larking was introduced to David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had produced many of Queen and Foreigner's early recordings) and Chris Porter (who was working with George Michael and Take That).The EQ-1 was the first of what became known as the 'Classic' range, and was followed by what has become possibly TL Audio's best known product - the C-1 Dual Valve Compressor, which shot to stardom as Chris Fogel's mixdown compressor on Alanis Morissette's multi-million selling 'Jagged Little Pill' album. The Ivory Series With the Classic range expanding to include more models, the growth in popularity of affordable digital recorders and mixers heightened the appetite for valve processing, which led to lower-cost ranges such as the Ivory models. The Ivory series of preamps, equalizers and dynamics devices has become TL Audio's best selling range of products to date. The. ...details

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TL Audio Ivory 5052 Stereo Tube Processor.

The TL Audio 5052 is a 2-channel Tube Processor is the latest addition to the best-selling Ivory 2 series. The 5052 provides everything you would expect from a high-quality channel strip product, and then doubles it, making it the ideal system front end and the perfect stereo mixdown and mastering device. While most channel strip products provide a single mono channel made up of preamp, dynamics and EQ stages, the 5052 Processor provides two channels of each with independent stereo linking of the compressor, EQ, and limiter sections. Recording a mono or stereo source to multi-track through the 5052 becomes simplicity itself, yet when it comes to mixdown, the 5052 comes into its own by offering full stereo linked EQ and dynamics, allowing unparalleled processing of the stereo buss while mixing.Couple this supreme flexibility with TL Audio's class-leading valve circuit design, and the 5052 represents the ultimate tracking and mixing tool for today's digital environment. The 5052 Processor utilizes six triode valve stages shared between the two channels, run from a high-quality internal 150V stabilized DC supply.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and re-selling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and re-packaged to make them suitable for music production studios. Shortly after this Tony Larking was introduced to David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had produced many of Queen and Foreigner's early recordings) and Chris Porter (who was working with George Michael and Take That).The EQ-1 was the first of what became known as the 'Classic' range, and was followed by what has become possibly TL Audio's best known product - the C-1 Dual Valve Compressor, which shot to stardom as Chris Fogel's mixdown compressor on Alanis Morissette's multi-million selling 'Jagged Little Pill' album. The Ivory Series With the Classic range expanding to include more models, the growth in popularity of affordable digital recorders and mixers heightened the appetite for valve processing, which led to lower-cost rang. ...details

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TL Audio Ivory 5060 Preset 2-Channel Tube Compressor EQ.

Using the same high-quality discrete microphone preamp as other products in the TL Audio Ivory 2 series, the 5060 also has stereo line level /instrument inputs. The 5060 Tube Compressor EQ is equally versatile as a front-end tracking device as it is for the final stage mixdown or mastering compressor. One set of controls operates both the channels for quick and easy setup. The compressor section has 15 expertly programmed presets designed to work with a typical selection of vocal and instrumental sources as well as a manual mode for user adjustment of the compressor. The output section includes a Fat EQ switch for adding some presence or weight to your signal.As with all the mono or stereo Ivory 2 units, it is possible to install the optional D0-2 converter card in the 5060 for premium-quality 24-bit SPDIF analog-to-digital conversion. This allows you to connect to your hard disc recorder, mixer, or soundcard in either an analog or digital format. The combination of flexibility, ease of use, and the renowned warmth of the TL Audio valve circuit design makes the 5060 unbeatable for value and performance.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and re-selling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and re-packaged to make them suitable for music production studios. Shortly after this Tony Larking was introduced to David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had produced many of Queen and Foreigner's early recordings) and Chris Porter (who was working with George Michael and Take That).The EQ-1 was the first of what became known as the 'Classic' range, and was followed by what has become possibly TL Audio's best known product - the C-1 Dual Valve Compressor, which shot to stardom as Chris Fogel's mixdown compressor on Alanis Morissette's multi-million selling 'Jagged Little Pill' album. The Ivory Series With the Classic range expanding to include more models, the growth in popularity of affordable digital recorders and mixers heightened the appetite for valve processing, which led to lower-cost ranges such as the. ...details

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TL Audio VP-1 Mono Tube Vocal Processor.

In recent years, the analog voice processor has become an indispensable direct link between microphone and multi-track recorder, enabling engineers to capture the highest quality vocal sound on tape or hard disc without the compromises in sound quality that most mixing consoles impose. Going straight to multitrack through a well-designed voice processor has unlocked the true potential of microphones and transformed the sound of modern vocal recordings.TL Audio has long recognized the benefits of this approach, including high-quality mic preamps on every Valve Classics product since the original EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer was launched in 1993. The VP-1 is the latest addition to the Valve Classics range, and combines all the best elements of the PA-1 pentode preamp, C-1 compressor, and EQ-2 parametric equalizer to create a truly flexible and spectacular-sounding valve front end for any audio system.The VP-1 features seven valve stages, run from a stabilized 250v DC supply. The first stage is a Siemens EF86 pentode in the front end of the preamp, followed by six Sovtek ECC83/12AX7A stages: one in the secondary stage of the preamp, one in the compressor, and four in the EQ section.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and reselling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and repackaged to make them suitable for music production studios. A little later, Tony Larking joined forces with David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had produced many of Queen and Foreigner's early recordings) and Chris Porter (who was working with George Michael and Take That).The EQ-1 was the first of what became known as the 'Classic' range, and was followed by what has become possibly TL Audio's best known product - the C-1 Dual Valve Compressor, which shot to stardom as Chris Fogel's mixdown compressor on Alanis Morissette's multi-million selling Jagged Little Pill album. Today, TL Audio has become one of the most respected names currently manufacturing Pro Audio equipment. According to designer David Kempson, "Our hybrid design appr. ...details

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TL Audio PA-1 Dual Pentode Tube Preamp.

The PA-1 Dual,Pentode is TL Audio's top-of-the-range preamp, producing a stunning sound from any source. The PA-1 offers several improvements over its best-selling forerunner, including a raven blue 6mm aluminum front panel, General Electric US military-specification ECC83/12AX7A valves, gold-plated ceramic valve bases, and circular back-lit VU meters which monitor output level. Internal circuitry has been refined to offer smoother frequency response around the valve stages and provide extra output gain, thus enabling easier interfacing with digital recorders.All microphones from inexpensive dynamics to top-quality condensers produce a fuller, more open and more vibrant sound when fed through the TL Audio PA-1, Instruments fed through the dedicated front panel DI input take on added weight and presence. Separate input and output level controls offer the ability to drive the valve stages harder for increased warmth while simultaneously controlling the overall output level. Switchable high- and low-pass filters, LED level indicators, and a phase reverse facility are refinements that make the PA-1 Tube Preamp a natural choice for any track laying or direct-to-tape recording situation.The PA-1 differs from TL Audio's standard hybrid preamp design. It features a transformer-coupled mic input followed by a low-noise, high-gain EF86 pentode valve. Two further triode valve stages (supplied by 250v DC) are incorporated into each channel. The instrument input bypasses the transformer and feeds straight into the pentode valve. TL Audio's usual high-drive solid state output stage completes the signal chain.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company, founded by Tony Larking, was largely involved in the restoration and reselling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and repackaged to make them suitable for music production studios. A little later, Tony Larking joined forces with David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had produced many of Queen and Foreigner's early recordings) and Chris Porter (who was working with George Michael and Take That).The EQ-1 was the first of what became known as the 'C. ...details

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TL Audio C-1 2-Channel Valve Tube Compressor.

The TL Audio C-1 compressor maintains its position among the most flexible, polished-sounding high-end compressors on the market today. Featuring a spectacular raven blue 6mm milled aluminum front panel, General Electric US military-specification valves, high retention gold-plated ceramic valve bases and circular back-lit VU meters, the C-1 is even fatter-sounding and more rugged than its legendary predecessor.All controls are continuously variable (unlike some other compressors 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 compressor 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 TL Audio 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 stabilized 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 TL Audio's own unique transconductance stage that avoids the use of VCAs, thus improving transparency and minimizing distortion, which is virtually constant at 0.05% over the full bandwidth. The frequency response of the C-1 compressor is virtually flat between 20Hz and 40kHz, and measured between -3dB points, the C-1's bandwidth is a staggering 5Hz to 70kHz.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and reselling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and repackaged to make them suitable for music production studios. A little later, Tony Larking joined forces with David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had produced many of Queen and Foreigner's early recordings) and Chris Porter (who was working with George Michael and Take That).The EQ-1 was the first of what became known as the 'Cla. ...details

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TL Audio Ebony A2 Tube Stereo Processor.

The Ebony A2 Tube Stereo Processor is a sleek-looking discrete Class A processor designed to heighten your audio experience. It uses Discrete Class A circuitry and has an optional tube stage with variable drive putting you in control of how creamy or how cool your unit sounds.Hand assembled in England to the highest standards, the Ebony uses stylish, quality chrome knobs together with a high-gloss black finish to make the exterior look just as smooth as the circuits sound. The Ebony Series have all the features you come to expect with TL Audio, including balanced I/O, multi input options, analogue VU metering and intuitive, precise controls. All Ebony A2 units are also compatible with the TL Audio DO-2 digital SPDIF interface for easy digital connectivity with high quality conversion. A combination of supreme quality, unrivalled sound, and stylish aesthetics: This range offers superior analog processing to accompany a digital world.Why Class-A? Class A circuits are designed with constant current flowing through all of the transistors, which is sufficient to drive the peak output required from each block of the circuit. This ensures that every transistor is kept at its optimum operating point, minimizing nonlinearities due to changes in current and internal thermal effects, and eliminating the objectionable "cross-over" distortion typical of class AB circuits.Due to the higher steady state (or "quiescent") currents used, the power dissipation of class A circuits is substantially higher than can generally be handled by integrated circuits. It is also possible to design discrete transistor circuits to operate at higher voltage rails than are available for audio integrated circuits, adding the benefit of greater headroom and improved dynamic range. For these reasons, there are no integrated circuits in the audio paths of the Ebony Series.The outstanding audio quality is reflected in the technical specification of the A2 stereo processor, with particularly low noise and distortion, and wide frequency response.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and reselling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and repackaged to make them suitable for music production studios. A little later, Tony Larking joined forces with David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering r. ...details

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TL Audio Ebony A3 Tube Mono Channel Strip.

The Ebony A3 Tube Mono Channel Strip is a sleek-looking discrete Class A channel strip designed to heighten your audio experience. It has a tube stage with variable drive letting you control how creamy or cool your unit sounds.Hand-assembled in England to the highest standards, the Ebony A3 channel strip uses stylish, quality chrome knobs together with a high-gloss black finish to make the exterior look just as smooth as the circuits sound. The Ebony Series has all the features you have come to expect from TL Audio, including balanced I/O, multi input options, analog VU metering and intuitive, precise controls. All units are also compatible with the TL Audio DO-2 digital S/PDIF interface for easy digital connectivity with high quality conversion.A combination of supreme quality, unrivaled sound, and stylish aesthetics: This range offers superior analog processing to accompany a digital world.Why Class-A? Class A circuits are designed with constant current flowing through all of the transistors, which is sufficient to drive the peak output required from each block of the circuit. This ensures that every transistor is kept at its optimum operating point, minimizing non-linearity due to changes in current and internal thermal effects, and eliminating the objectionable "crossover" distortion typical of class AB circuits.Due to the higher steady state (or "quiescent") currents used, the power dissipation of class A circuits is substantially higher than can generally be handled by integrated circuits. It is also possible to design discrete transistor circuits to operate at higher voltage rails than are available for audio integrated circuits, adding the benefit of greater headroom and improved dynamic range. For these reasons, there are no integrated circuits in the audio paths of the Ebony Series.The outstanding audio quality is reflected in the technical specification of the Ebony A3 unit, with particularly low noise and distortion, and wide frequency response.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and reselling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and repackaged to make them suitable for music production studios. A little later, Tony Larking joined forces with David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processin. ...details

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TL Audio TL Audio DO-8 Digital Card.

The DO-8 Digital Card adds ADAT interface capabilities for easy digital connection to your recording device and software and provides 8 channels over an ADAT lightpipe and masterclock input.The DO-8 can be connected to the Fat Track Tube Production Suite, M1 8- or 12-Input Tube Mixer, or the M4 Tube Console.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and reselling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and repackaged to make them suitable for music production studios. A little later, Tony Larking joined forces with David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had produced many of Queen and Foreigner's early recordings) and Chris Porter (who was working with George Michael and Take That).The EQ-1 was the first of what became known as the 'Classic' range, and was followed by what has become possibly TL Audio's best known product - the C-1 Dual Valve Compressor, which shot to stardom as Chris Fogel's mixdown compressor on Alanis Morissette's multi-million selling Jagged Little Pill album. Today, TL Audio has become one of the most respected names currently manufacturing Pro Audio equipment. According to designer David Kempson, "Our hybrid design approach was not chosen to cut costs: we created it because we genuinely believe it is a better way of producing valve processors. It makes them consistent, reliable, quiet, and - best of all - it means that by gearing ourselves up for large-scale production we can make the products affordable as well. Every studio deserves to benefit from the advantages of valve signal processing - with our products, we make that possible." TL Audio — Plug in the real thing.. ...details

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TL Audio DO-2 S/PDIF card.

The DO-2 Digital Card by TL Audio allows you to add digital output capabilities to TL-Audio outboard gear. The DO-2 card fits 5013 Dual Valve Equalizer, 5021 Dual Valve Compressor, 5050 Mono Valve Mic Preamp and Compressor, 5051 Mono Valve Processor, and 5052 2-Channel Tube Processor, and provides fixed 24-bit output on single coaxial SPDIF connector, a sample rate switchable between 44.1 and 48kHz, and an external BNC wordclock input.In addition to the models listed above, the DO-2 Card is compatible with A1 Discrete Class A and Tube Dual preamp/DI. About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company—founded by Tony Larking—was largely involved in the restoration and reselling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and repackaged to make them suitable for music production studios. A little later, Tony Larking joined forces with David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product—the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had produced many of Queen and Foreigner's early recordings) and Chris Porter (who was working with George Michael and Take That).The EQ-1 was the first of what became known as the 'Classic' range, and was followed by what has become possibly TL Audio's best known product—the C-1 Dual Valve Compressor, which shot to stardom as Chris Fogel's mixdown compressor on Alanis Morissette's multi-million sellingJagged Little Pill album. Today, TL Audio has become one of the most respected names currently manufacturing Pro Audio equipment. According to designer David Kempson, "Our hybrid design approach was not chosen to cut costs: we created it because we genuinely believe it is a better way of producing valve processors. It makes them consistent, reliable, quiet, and - best of all - it means that by gearing ourselves up for large-scale production we can make the products affordable as well. Every studio deserves to benefit from the advantages of valve signal processing - with our products, we make that possible." TL Audio—Plug in the real thing.. ...details

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TL Audio DO-4 Digital Card.

The TL-Audio DO-4 Card allows you to add digital output capabilities to your TL Audio 5001 Quad Valve Preamp. The DO-4 card provides fixed 24-bit output on two coaxial SPDIF connectors, a sample rate switchable between 44.1 and 48kHz, and an external BNC wordclock input.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company—founded by Tony Larking—was largely involved in the restoration and reselling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and repackaged to make them suitable for music production studios. A little later, Tony Larking joined forces with David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product—the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had produced many of Queen and Foreigner's early recordings) and Chris Porter (who was working with George Michael and Take That).The EQ-1 was the first of what became known as the 'Classic' range, and was followed by what has become possibly TL Audio's best known product—the C-1 Dual Valve Compressor, which shot to stardom as Chris Fogel's mixdown compressor on Alanis Morissette's multi-million selling Jagged Little Pill album. Today, TL Audio has become one of the most respected names currently manufacturing Pro Audio equipment. According to designer David Kempson, "Our hybrid design approach was not chosen to cut costs: we created it because we genuinely believe it is a better way of producing valve processors. It makes them consistent, reliable, quiet, and best of all, it means that by gearing ourselves up for large-scale production we can make the products affordable as well. Every studio deserves to benefit from the advantages of valve signal processing. With our products, we make that possible." TL Audio—Plug in the real thing.. ...details

TL Audio Pro Audio > Signal Processors > Microphone Preamps >

TL Audio Ivory 5001 4-Channel Preamp.

The 5001 4-Channel Tube Mic Preamp offers four top-quality valve mic preamps in a single 2U package, and now boasts extra features including a discrete mic preamp stage, 30dB pad, instrument DI inputs, improved metering, and optional 24-bit digital output. The 5001 preamp's combination of sound and functions is guaranteed to bring out the best in any microphone from a low cost dynamic to a vintage large capsule condenser. Separate input and output level controls allow the valve stages to be driven harder if necessary for increased warmth, while still allowing the overall output level to be regulated-absolutely essential if recording direct to tape. The TL Audio 5001's output fader permits anything from complete attenuation through to +15dB of extra output gain-making it ideal for driving today's high-level digital recorders.Each channel of the 5001 preamp employs one half of an ECC83/12AX7A Sovtek dual-triode valve, run from a stabilized 150V DC supply. The valve stage is positioned just after the initial discrete mic preamp stage.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and re-selling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and re-packaged to make them suitable for music production studios. Shortly after this Tony Larking was introduced to David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had produced many of Queen and Foreigner's early recordings) and Chris Porter (who was working with George Michael and Take That).The EQ-1 was the first of what became known as the 'Classic' range, and was followed by what has become possibly TL Audio's best known product - the C-1 Dual Valve Compressor, which shot to stardom as Chris Fogel's mixdown compressor on Alanis Morissette's multi-million selling 'Jagged Little Pill' album. The Ivory Series With the Classic range expanding to include more models, the growth in popularity of affordable digital recorders and mixers heightened the appetite for valve processing, which led to lower-cost ranges such as the Ivory models. The Ivory series of preamps, equalizers and dyn. ...details

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TL Audio Ivory 5021 Tube Compressor.

Valve compression is now universally recognized as one of the essential tools for today's recording engineer. The Ivory 5021 Tube Compressor provides everything you would expect from a TL Audio compressor: first class audio quality, bags of flexibility and a price tag so modest you'd be forgiven for thinking it was a printing error. Now the TL Audio 5021 Compressor features hard and soft knee modes, four attack and release times, an improved optical gate design and an optional digital output. Like the C-1 compressor, the 5021 uses TL Audio's special transconductance amplifier design that avoids the use of VCAs, ensuring maximum audio transparency. So whether you're hitting the end stops or just providing gentle dynamic control, the 5021 delivers super-smooth results every time.The 5021 employs two valve stages per channel, in the form of a Sovtek ECC83/12AX7A twin triode valve run from a stabilized 150V DC supply. One stage is in the preamp, and the other is in the gain control element of the compressor.About TL Audio TL Audio began manufacturing audio products in 1990, when the company - founded by Tony Larking - was largely involved in the restoration and re-selling of vintage equipment such as Neve and Trident recording consoles. The first TL Audio products were original Neve EQ modules, which were taken principally from broadcast consoles and re-packaged to make them suitable for music production studios. Shortly after this Tony Larking was introduced to David Kempson, a leading designer at Neve for nine years. By 1993 the demand for used valve outboard equipment had become very strong but most models such as the original Pultec and Fairchild valve devices were already extremely rare and expensive. There appeared an obvious gap in the market for brand new affordable valve products and the result was TL Audio's first valve product - the EQ-1 Dual Valve Equalizer. This product revolutionized the studio market by offering reliable, flexible, great sounding valve processing that was within the budget of most studios. The EQ-1 quickly attracted the interest of mainstream engineer/producers, with the first two production models going to Roy Thomas Baker (who had produced many of Queen and Foreigner's early recordings) and Chris Porter (who was working with George Michael and Take That).The EQ-1 was the first of what became known as the 'Classic' range, and was followed by what has become possibly TL Audio's best known product - the C-1 Dual Valve Compressor, which shot to stardom as Chris Fogel's mixdown compressor on Alanis Morissette's multi-million selling 'Jagged Little Pill' album. The Ivory Series With the Classic range expanding to include more models, the growth in popularity of affordable digital recorders and mixers heightened the appetite for valve processing, which led to lower-cost ranges such as the Ivory models. The Ivory series of preamps, equalizers and dynamics devices has become. ...details

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TL Audio Ebony A4 Summer.

The Ebony A4 is the latest addition to TL Audio's newest range, the Ebony Series — a sleek looking range of black Discrete Class A Processors.The A4 is a 16:2 summing mixer housed in a 2U unit and features 16 balanced inputs on TRS and D-Sub with individual pan controls. All inputs are also switchable between +4 and -10 for greater flexibility.The unit uses top quality Discrete Class A circuitry throughout for a pristine signal path and a clean and precise sound. The Ebony Summer also boasts the clever ability to activate an optional tube stage on the master bus; once activated, you can simply dial in the exact amount of warmth you want from a dedicated dual triode tube stage—offering your recordings an unbeatable depth, warmth and finish in the way that only tubes can.The addition of balanced insert points on the master bus section also means that you can patch in a stereo compressor / EQ (like the Ebony A2) and gain a complete professional mastering solution and back end to your system. Not only beautiful in appearance with its high gloss black finish, brightly lit VU meters and 'alloy' looking dials, but also in sound with its flexible options for clean and pristine to smooth, detailed and warm, it is also beautiful in it's name and affordability, proving to be the most cost effective discrete Class A and tube summing solution on the market.. ...details