OUTBOARD GEARS - MASTERINGS

GREAT RIVER ELECTRONICS MAQ-2NV
The MAQ-2NV is a stereo mastering equalizer based on the much-respected EQ-2NV. This two-rack-space digitally controlled analog parametric EQ offers similar topology to vintage 1081/1083 models, but with welcome improvements. Newly designed Class-A discrete single-ended amplifiers and true inductor/capacitor (L/C) circuitry add greater clarity and dynamic range to the musicality of the vintage-era models. The MAQ-2NV also has a discrete high-current Class-A balanced output stage.
 USD 5.915
SHADOW HILLS Mastering Compressor
The Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor has extraordinary functionality, and also provides mastering grade compression and limiting for tracking and mixing. Essentially it is two compressors in series, per channel, that can act in stereo, or dual mono. First comes our mastering grade electro optical compressor, followed by our discrete Class-A compressor/limiter. Both feed our switchable custom output transformers, Nickel, Iron, and Steel. There is enough gain in each section to overdrive the hottest tape, or clip your converters, if you're into that sort of thing.

The input stage is transformer balanced, followed by our fully discrete optical compressor. This section utilizes the same T4B optical attenuator as the LA2A and LA3A, but is optimized for mastering. The second stage is our discrete Class-A VCA compressor. There are no electrolytic caps or IC chips in the audio path. There are six ratios: 1.2 to 1, 2 to 1, 3 to 1, 4 to 1, 6 to 1, and 10 to 1. There is six attack settings: .1, .5, 1, 5, 10, and 30 milliseconds. And there are six release times selectable: .1, .25, .5,8, 1.2, and Auto. There is an insertable filter in the side chain to limit pumping with bass heavy material. Lastly the signal goes through our new Shadow Hills custom transformer-switching network.

USD 9.040
SPL M/S Master
  • Contributing to the ongoing debate about M/S Mastering, we introduce a new powerful analog tool that can manage M/S signal separation and integrate external processors seamlessly – the M/S Master.
    		•  EUR 1.201
    SPL Passeq
    Passive Equalizer, 72 Passive Filters meet 120 V Gain Stages.
    		 EUR 3.234
    SPL Tube Vitalizer
    Patended enhancer, mastering version, stereo.
    		 EUR 1.478
    THERMIONIC CULTURE Phoenix Master
    MASTERING VALVE COMPRESSOR
    		 GBP 3.500
    TK AUDIO BC2-ME
    BC2-ME
    TK Audio’s vision is to make products that will satisfy our customers needs. During years of success with our BC1 we got a lot of requests of customize units with stepped controls, more suitable for mastering. Therefore we now launch BC2-ME, a unit perfect for mastering. Except for the stepped controls we also added some nice features like illuminated switches, switchable output-stage between electronically-balanced or transformer balanced class-A.

    BC2-ME uses the same basic sound path as the BC1, plus the extra features. The class-A mode offers a more vintage tone, like fat, punchy low-end response with more low mid character. The output section is the same as we use in the DP1. BC2-ME also has a switch that adds extra harmonics to the compressed signal. The blend control offers 23 steps from straight to compressed signal.

    		 USD 2.209
    TK AUDIO The Blender / MMC (Mini Mastering Console)
    The Blender is a mini mastering console with two stereo inserts for parallel / serial processing and a perfect tool for mixing and mastering. The five-step mode control changes the signal path, and numerous combinations can be tested without reconnecting any outboard. The first insert has a semi-fixed position and the second insert can be positioned at four different points in the signal path. At the push of a button the two inserts swap position and by using the mute buttons previewing can be done without altering the level controls. For easy integration the Blender has a separate monitor section with volume control and mono switch. It’s the optimal unit for two-stage compression combining parallel and serial compression in a clean and simple way.
    Mastering-grade circuits and a switch matrix with gold plated relays guarantees maximum performance.
    The goal has been to make the perfect tool for parallel and serial processing. With two outboard processors connected – for example two compressors, or a compressor and an EQ – numerous combinations can be achieved at a twist of a knob. Interfaced with a DAW and a monitoring system the Blender can be used for both processing and monitor control.
    		 USD 1.278
    WAVES MaxxBCL
    MaxxBCL combines the highest quality converters available with unequalled processing algorithms to offer you astonishing new power in bass enhancement, dynamics processing, and format conversion (analog-to-digital, digital-to-analog, and digital re-quantization)
    		 USD 3.680
     

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