{"product_id":"d-w-fearn-vt-9m-stereo-mastering-compressor","title":"D.W. Fearn VT-9M Stereo Mastering Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eD.W. Fearn VT-9M Mastering Compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eCLASSIC TUBE COMPRESSION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003ePROFESSIONAL CONTROLS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_2\"\u003eTOP QUALITY COMPONENTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"D.W. Fearn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50379935481959,"sku":"526114","price":10900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/d-w-fearn-vt-9m_526114_1.jpg?v=1791924686","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.com\/products\/d-w-fearn-vt-9m-stereo-mastering-compressor","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}