The IRON Mastering Compressor combines the sonic benefits of legendary vintage tube compressors with the advantages of the SPL 120V technology in one device. The result is a pleasant, melodic-sounding, musical compression inspired by vintage compressors of the radio era, yet very flexible and perfectly adapted to the needs of modern mastering studios and productions.
IRON adds power, size and depth to any signal – without being obtrusive.
IRON uses four tubes in its circuit. A parallel connected pair for each channel. To receive mastering grade sound and performance it is necessary to use the best tubes available. It is not only crucial to use perfectly matched tubes – they also need to stay true to their specs as long as possible. Therefore IRON is equipped with matched 12AU7 tubes, which get paired with preselected matched pairs of Wathen CryoTone™12AX7-WCM Long Plate tubes at SPL.
Wathen Audiophile’s CryoTone™ tubes are cryogenically treated tubes. Cryogenics is the study of how to get to low temperatures and of how materials behave when they get there. Cryogenic treatment modifies the molecular structure in electronic components by reducing or eliminating voids and imperfections in the material. Wathen utilizes a cryogenic treatment process that is specifically designed to maximize all aspects of the sonic performance in audio tubes. Wathen CryoTone™ Long Plate versions of the 12AX7-WCM have unequaled soundstage, depth and frequency balance. Silky, clear and large from top to bottom with the quietest noise floor and an extended life-span.
IRON combines the best of modern technology and vintage magic.
Key Features:
- Tube compressor/limiter with stereo and dual-mono modes
- Features 4 perfectly matched tubes in circuit for maximized sonic performance, unequaled soundstage, depth, and magnificent frequency balance
- Sidechain inserts with XLR sockets
- All controls are switches or detented knobs for easily repeatable results
- High 120-volt operating voltage for high headroom and ultra-low noise
- Dial in everything from transparent to sonically colored compression
- Extremely musical, lively sound results from the control signal being limited internally
- 4 built-in sidechain EQ curves to tailor compression response, or use your own external EQ
- Put a final polish on your mix with the built-in passive EQ with 2 selectable response curves
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