TK Audio BC501-LTD 500-series Stereo Bus Compressor

TK Audio BC501 500-series Stereo Bus Compressor

TK Audio’s best-selling 500-series module, the BC501, is a stereo bus compressor that features all the power of TK’s flagship BC1-S. The new BC501 adds some more functions taken from the BC2-ME mastering compressor, such as additional ratio settings (1.25:1, 6:1), a THD switch that adds more even harmonics to the signal, and three HPF settings from which to choose (80Hz, 150Hz, 220Hz). The BC501 has been expanded with the grab function, known from the BC1-THD. The grab function turns the threshold knee harder and makes the compressor even more perfect for the drum-bus.

All controls are stepped for easy, precise recall. A dedicated Dry/Comp knob allows blending between the original and compressed signals, and an external sidechain input (accessible via stereo 1/8″ mini TRS jack) is also provided.

The BC501 is available in two versions, the BC501-GR with the standard stock black panel and the BC501-Ltd with silver panel, individually numbered and limited edition of 100 units.

Features:

• Blend control for parallel compression
• All controls stepped for easy recall
• High Pass filter on the sidechain with 3 frequencies
• Additional attack times and lower ratios
• THD circuit that adds more even harmonics
• Grab Function for harder knee compression
• Smooth compression