Description
The RMS-MC5 Valvop is a smooth, musical tube optical compressor with a simple, intuitive interface and a warm, satisfying audio path.
Features
- High-Voltage All Tube Gain
- Transformer Input and Output
- Even Smoother PDR Mode (Program Dependent Release)
- Intuitive High-Visibility Gain Reduction LED Meter
- Built to Last
The Valvop utilizes the same all-tube, transformer-coupled amplifier circuit as the Tubule and occupies a single 500-series space. The tube is powered by a 220V voltage generated inside the module by a proprietary circuit. The circuit is carefully designed to produce adequate voltage for the tube circuit while keeping within the narrow power consumption limitations of the 500-series format.
The Valvop is built to last, fully enclosed in a rugged steel chassis with robust controls and long-life components. The unit is compatible with all known standard 500 series rack enclosures.
Controls on the Valvop include a rotary Threshold control pot, 12-position stepped makeup gain switch, and pushbutton switches for bypass and for our unique “PDR” or Program Dependent Release mode, which provides a dual time constant that recovers quickly after compressing transients while releasing more slowly after long passages of loud program material.
Gain reduction indication is provided by a single high-visibility LED.
