D.W. Fearn VT-9M Stereo Mastering Compressor

D.W. Fearn VT-9M Stereo Mastering Compressor

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D.W. Fearn VT-9M Stereo Mastering Compressor

MFR# VT-9M

Stereo tube mastering compressor with a Class A triode signal path, PWM gain control, eight 6072A tubes, transformer-balanced I/O, up to 20 dB of linked gain reduction, a variable Shape control from soft leveling to hard limiting, a 3-position sidechain high-pass filter, a switchable VU meter, and true bypass

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Product Description

The D.W. Fearn VT-9M Mastering Compressor pairs an classic all-tube Class A audio path with modern pulse-width modulation (PWM) compression, featuring an intuitive and ergonomic, easily-recallable user interface using single stepped controls. The VT-9M is designed to provide recording professionals with a sonically superior signal processing device. It is typically used in sound recording studios for processing individual tracks or, when the channels are linked, as a stereo compressor. The inputs and outputs are at line level.

CLASSIC TUBE COMPRESSION

The VT-9M in many ways recreates the sound of the classic tube compressors of the 1960s, but using modern gain control circuitry. The audio path is entirely Class A triode vacuum tubes, similar to classic designs but updated with improved modern passive components and computer-aided circuit optimization. Because of the unique qualities of vacuum tubes, the VT-9M has a clarity, transparency, and warmth that solid state compressors lack. Its modern design and construction allows the VT-9M to exceed the performance of vintage vacuum tube compressors.

PROFESSIONAL CONTROLS

It is designed for use in the professional recording environment. It accepts a low impedance (600 ohm nominal source impedance) balanced or unbalanced line level (nominal +4 dBm) signal. There are controls for compression threshold, gain, attack and release times, and compression curve. Additional controls are used to insert a filter in the side chain and to switch the true VU meter between measuring gain reduction and output level.

TOP QUALITY COMPONENTS

It is built to sound great for a long time, with top quality parts used throughout; the output transformers and many other components are custom-made for the VT-9M. All five power supplies (filament, B+, and three voltages for the solid-state control circuitry and meter amp) are solid state and fully regulated. The VT-9M is not mass-produced. Each one is hand-made and meticulously tested and listened to before shipment to the customer.