tubedrve

Description

Perfect, brand new condition, only used a couple times. This is the mastering version with indented/stepped pots. Includes the original box.The Singular Audio Tubedrve Mastering 500-Series Tube Saturator is a stereo tube saturator module with indented controls designed for mastering. The Tubedrve provides your tracks with various levels of overdrive and harmonics.The Singular Audio Tubedrve utilises 2 pentode tubes per module.The 6AS6 vacuum tube can be switched from pentode to triode operation. Triode mode provides a smoother type of overdrive with more ‘even harmonics’. Pentode mode provides an aggressive distortion with more ‘odd harmonics’. Switchable bypass and a mix knob for parallel processing provide pro audio requirements. The two  channels are controlled independently from one another.  The module can be controlled with an input or ‘drive’ level, controlling the audio signal going to the  tubes. A bias control sets the operating point for the distortion tube, allowing the user to control the  bias current. With high and low settings this introduces asymmetrical waveform clipping, providing  a more aggressive sound.The mastering version features an extra low gain setting, allowing the overdrive to be dialed in more precisely: useful when using the module on a mix or stereo group. An output level control  controls the level coming from the tubes. The mix knob provides full dry and wet operation,  allowing for parallel processing. This is a great feature to have in a saturator since they tend to  compress audio. Parallel processing allows the user to dial in the exact amount of saturation they want and provides full control over dynamics.Plate voltage for the tubes is 240VDC, due to a DC-DC converter which generates the high voltage from the +- 16V power supply of the API 500 format. This is needed for the best possible overdrive sound. NOS (‘New Old Stock’) tubes are used.Singular Audio Tubedrve Mastering 500-Series Tube Saturator FeaturesIndented potentiometers/knobs with 41 steps for easy recall and stereo matchingLo/mid/hi gain setting to precisely set the amount of distortion (-10, 0, +12dB)Triode or pentode operation2 tubes per moduleNOS tubesFull dry/wet control for parallel processingBias control to control the tube bias current, introducing asymmetrical clippingPlate voltage for tubes at +240VDC for best tube operation, no ‘starved plate’ soundBalanced in- and outputSwitchable bypass using relays for balanced bypassSingular Audio Tubedrve Mastering 500-Series Tube Saturator SpecificationsTHD: 0.2% to >85%Noise: <95dB below maximum output level at typical settingsFrequency response (triode): 30Hz - 20kHz ±1dBFrequency response (pentode): 40Hz - 20kHz ±1dBMax gain (clean): 25dBMax gain (overdriven): 45dBGain switch: -10dB, 0dB and +12dB input levelPotentiometer indents: 41 stepsBypass: relay switched balanced bypassTolerance between channels: ±0.5dBPower consumption:+16v = 95mA (per slot)- 16v = 95mA (per slot)Tube complement: 2 x 6J2P (6AS6 pin compatible)Weight: 575 grams

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