TK Audio announces the new BC1-THD Bus Compressor

TK Audio proudly introduces a new version of its flagship bus compressor – the BC1THD. The BC1-THD replaces the BC1-S with a new striking black faceplate extra feature set and is a permanent addition to the TK Audio line up. Compared to the BC1-S, the THD model adds several user-requested features, including the new Grab setting. This adds a more obvious compression character in addition to the usual transparent mode that BC1 is famous for.

ADDED FEATURES

Grab
BC1 was designed to add glue to mixes in a transparent and musical manner, and owners of the Ltd version will still be able to achieve that. But in addition, the new Grab setting offers a more aggressive and apparent compression behavior. This may be desirable on the drum bus or for a more snappy sounding mix.

THD and filter options
The BC1-THD also has a THD switch, which adds a bit of crunch and tasty overdrive to the table. And in order to not have bass instruments having a too apparent impact on the mix, there are now three switchable high-pass filter options for the sidechain signal.

Attack time tweaks
Lastly, some new Attack time settings have been added, to make the unit useful in even more situations.

SPECS

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz less than -0,025dB
Frequency response: 20Hz to 80kHz less than -0,3dB
Blend control fully CW (dry)
THD+N @ 0dBu: less than 0,0045%
THD @ 0dBu: less than 0,001%
THD+N @ +26dBu: less than 0,02%
THD @ +26dBu: less than 0,02%
Blend control fully CCW (straight)
THD+N @ 0dBu: less than 0,00045%
THD+N @ +26dBu: less than 0,0003%

Input impedance: 20kohm
Output impedance: 50ohm
Max input level: +26dBu
Max output level: +27dBu @ 600ohms load

Features:
Threshold: -20dB to +20dB
Ratio: 1.5:1 / 2:1 / 4:1 / 10:1 /
HP Filter: 80Hz, 150Hz, 220Hz, -6dB octave
THD: adds more even harmonics
Grab: selects a harder thres hold knee
Attack: /0.1/0.3/0.6/1/3/6/10/30/60/120mS
Release: 50mS/100mS/300mS/600mS/1.2S/Auto
Gainreduction meter
Make-up: 0 to +20dB
External sidechain: in/out
Straight signal mute
Blendcontrol: from dry to compressed
Compression in/out
External sidechain input: unbalanced TRS jacks
Internal, regulated powersupply with a toroidal transformer
115 or 230V, selectable

MAP: $1399
Available Feb.






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