Tube-Tech CL 1A Mono Opto Compressor #01068 (Vintage)

The Tube-Tech CL 1A is the point-to-point, hand-wired predecessor to the modern classic CL 1B. Compared side to side, the CL 1A delivers familiar warm, smooth optical compression but with more tone and grit. The fixed attack (approximately 1ms) and program-dependent release deliver consistently musical results on vocals, bass, mix bus duties, and virtually any source that needs transparent leveling with character.

Throughout the years and thousands of track recordings the Tube-Tech CL 1A has proven its value by adding that sought-after vintage warmth and realism to the most demanding studio tracks. The CL 1A is an all-tube based compressor targeted at single-track studio recordings. It is equally suited for delicate vocal recordings as well as critical instrument recording such as lead guitar, drum solos etc.

FEATURES:

• All tube-based push-pull amplifier
• Multiple interconnection of several compressors via two busses
• VU-meter for monitoring input, compression and output
• Continuously variable attack and release time
• Gain Range (off to +30 dB)
• Variable Threshold (off to -40 dBu)
• Frequency response @ -3 dB: 5 Hz to 25 kHz
• Low noise: <-75 dBu @30 dB gain
• Clickless bypass relay