TK Audio BC1 Ltd compressor
TK Audio has unveiled the limited edition of their BC1Ltd compressor on their 10-year anniversary. They have added some of the “most asked for” functions over the years like the THD function and HPF frequency options from the BC501. Also added is a new function called “grab” that selects a harder threshold knee, perfect for the drum-bus.
The BC1Ltd panel is a sleek brushed anodized panel which gives an exclusive feeling and the units are individual numbered on the front panel. It also has key features mentioned below:
• Threshold: -20dB to +20dB
• Ratio: 1.5:1 / 2:1 / 4:1 / 10:1 /
• HP Filter: 80Hz, 150Hz, 220Hz, -6dB octave
• THD: adds more even harmonics
• Grab: selects a harder threshold knee
• Attack: /0.1/0.3/0.6/1/3/6/10/30/60/120mS
• Release: 50mS / 100mS / 300mS / 600mS / 1.2S / Auto
• Gain reduction meter
• Make-up: 0 to +20dB
• External sidechain: in/out
• Straight signal mute
• Blend control: from dry to compressed
• Compression in/out
• External sidechain input: unbalanced TRS jacks
• Internal, regulated power supply with a toroidal transformer
• 115 or 230V, selectable