Audio professionals in search of a quality SSL-style VCA compressor will be impressed with the black TK Audio BC501-GR, a 500-Series stereo bus compressor with a smooth, yet powerful sound for both mixing and tracking. The BC-501 is often referred to as "The Magic Glue" as its transparent compression strengthens mixes without compromising clarity.

The BC501-GR offers some notable features such as the built-in blend control for parallel compression techniques as well as a switchable HPF (80, 150, 220 Hz) for sidechaining. A 3.5mm external sidechain input allows other signals, such as a kick drum, to trigger the compressor. A THD circuit provides even-ordered harmonics for warm saturation and a bigger-than-life sound. All controls are stepped for fast and easy recall.

Transparent Stereo Bus Compressor    Threshold -20 to +20 dB in 41 Steps    Up to 20 dB in Make-Up Gain    Ratio: 1:25, 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 10:1    Attack: 0.1 to 120 ms    Release: 50 to 600 ms + 1.2S and Auto    HPF: 80, 150, 220 Hz (-6 dB/Oct)    External Side-Chain Input (3.5mm TRS)    THD Circuit Adds Even Harmonics    Blend Control, Dry/Wet, 21 Steps

• Threshold: -20 to +20 dB in 41 steps
• Make-up: 0 to +20 dB in 41 steps
• Ratio: 1:25, 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 10:1
• Attack: 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 1, 3, 6, 10, 30, 60, 120 mS
• Release: 50, 100, 300, 600 mS, 1.2S, and Auto (50 mS/2S)
• HP filter: 80, 150, and 220 Hz (-6 dB/oct)
• External sidechain input via a stereo 3.5mm TRS
• THD circuit that adds even harmonics
• Grab: selects a harder threshold knee
• Blend control from dry to compressed in 21 steps

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