The first product from Vertigo Sound is the VSC-2, a.k.a. Quad Discrete Compressor. It is so named, because it uses 4 VCAs built by hand using only discrete components. Its design is a nod toward the best VCA based compressors of the 70s and 80s.
The Vertigo VCA is in fact named 1979. Some of the best features of these classic Compressors have been complimented in the VSC. This classic based sound is combined with a modern mastering grade signal path. Some unique and innovative features lie beneath the bonnet, such as the ratio which increases with level in ‘Soft’ mode.
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• One for all! True Mono and True Stereo
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The concept of the VSC-2 |
The Quad Discrete Compressor uses four discrete 1979 VCAs in it’s two channels. Each channel has one VCA in the Audio Path and another in the sidechain.
In Stereo mode both sidechains are fully active; they are not summed together. The higher signal peak on either channel results in equal compression of both. The VSC-2 reacts even to out of phase signal peaks without image shift. This is a unique innovation, far removed from simple Stereo Linking. |
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The precision of this technique makes the Vertigo ideally suited for Mastering and Mix Buss compression.
Mono Mode is the exact opposite. Each channel has entirely separate control and metering. Crosstallk is less than minus 100dB, like two separate units!
This provides two world class Compressor/Limiters for Tracking and Mixing.
Compression Curves | ||
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VSC-2 threshold stacked compression curves for equal loudness impression Unique "Soft"=TipToe curve for inaudibile compression start. |
Technical Specifications
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• Stereo / Dual Mono switchable • Jensen Balanced In. That 1646 or Burr Brown Balanced Out • Dynamic Range: 115 db • Frequency response: 10 Hz ... 70 kHz (- 3 db) • Max. Output Level: + 25 dBu / 600 Ohm balanced floating • Signal to Noise Ratio at + 6 dBu = 97 db (20..20 kHz, unweighted, RMS) • Noise: – 91 dBu (20 Hz – 22 khz – unweighted, RMS) @ 0 db Unity Gain • Crosstalk between channels: > 100 db at any frequency • Power consumption: max 8 Watts |
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Author: Guest am 08/04/2016
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That's a knowing answer to a dilcifuft question
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This Product was added to our catalogue on Monday 06 July, 2015.