{"product_id":"tegeler-audio-vari-tube-compressor-vtc","title":"Tegeler Audio Vari Tube Compressor (VTC)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAnalogue Warmth and Seamless Bus Glue for Your Studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTegeler Audio Vari Tube Compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium Class-A, all-tube stereo dynamic processor engineered to deliver effortless cohesion, depth, and three-dimensional polish to your audio. Built by hand in Berlin, Germany, this 3RU rackmount unit incorporates vintage Variable-Mu compression principles into a modern studio workflow. The Vari Tube Compressor excels at welding disparate tracks into a unified, professional record, making it an essential centrepiece for mixing engineers, mastering professionals, tracking engineers, and demanding music producers seeking authentic analogue weight without complex setup hurdles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Programme-Dependent Gain Reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnlike conventional VCA or FET compressors that enforce rigid thresholds and fixed compression ratios, the Tegeler Audio Vari Tube Compressor utilises high-voltage triode vacuum tubes as the primary gain-reduction element. As the input signal rises, the amplification factor of the tubes varies continuously, creating a smooth, soft-knee compression curve where the ratio increases organically with signal amplitude. This programme-dependent behaviour ensures that delicate passages remain transparent while louder peaks are gently rounded, allowing engineers to comfortably apply up to 6 dB of gain reduction without introducing audible pumping or stripping transient punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriode Warmth with Dedicated Colour Mode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe internal architecture features a pristine Class-A signal path housing four hand-selected triode vacuum tubes (two E88CC and two 12AX7) alongside six custom Vigortronix iron transformers across its two channels. Beyond dynamic control, the unit imparts pleasing even-order harmonics and low-frequency saturation that add weight to the low-midrange and silkiness to the high frequencies. Engaging Colour mode entirely disengages the dynamic compression circuit while maintaining the full tube and transformer signal path, converting the processor into a dedicated analogue harmonic drive unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMastering-Grade Recall and Sidechain Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for demanding mixing and mastering environments, the Vari Tube Compressor equips every rotary control with 42 precise, tactile detents, allowing exact gain matching and 100% reliable session recall. To prevent heavy bass energy from over-triggering the compression circuit, each channel features an internal sidechain high-pass filter selectable at Off, 80 Hz, or 160 Hz. The unit also includes switchable stereo sidechain linking to preserve precise stereo imaging across full mix passes, alongside a relay-controlled hard bypass that guarantees uncompromised signal pass-through when disengaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue Vari-Mu Class-A circuit delivering organic, programme-dependent gain reduction for seamless mix cohesion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Berlin using premium Vigortronix iron transformers and hand-selected triode tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated Colour switch mode to isolate tube and transformer harmonic saturation without applying dynamic compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision 42-step detented potentiometers on all control knobs for instantaneous studio recall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated sidechain high-pass filter selectable at 80 Hz or 160 Hz to protect low-end punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable stereo link and dual-mono operation for multi-bus versatility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual backlit vintage VU meters providing clear visual feedback of gain reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelay-based hard bypass ensuring complete signal transparency when disengaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTech Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class-A All-Tube Stereo Vari-Mu Compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit Topology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class-A, all-tube Vari-Mu design with transformer-balanced I\/O\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube Complement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 x E88CC, 2 x 12AX7 (4 triode tubes total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransformers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 x custom Vigortronix iron transformers per channel (6 total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 Hz – 40 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Input Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e +20 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥ 2.4 kΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Output Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e +24 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 600 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≥ 95 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack Response Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2 ms to 100 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Recovery Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~100 ms to 2 s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSidechain Low-Cut Filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switchable: Off \/ Full, 80 Hz, 160 Hz (6 dB\/octave)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotentiometer Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42-step detented controls across all parameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Processing Modes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compression (Comp) and Harmonic Drive (Colour)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Linking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switchable Stereo Link or Independent Dual Mono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBypass Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relay-controlled true hard bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRack Form Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3RU 19-inch rackmount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (HxWxD):\u003c\/strong\u003e 132 x 483 x 250 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply \u0026amp; Fuse:\u003c\/strong\u003e 115 V~ (60 Hz) \/ 230 V~ (50 Hz), 500 mA slow-blow fuse, \u0026lt; 25 W consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover Tegeler Audio Premium Solutions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" title=\"Discover Tegeler Audio Premium Solutions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tegeler.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tegeler.com\/en-US\/VariTubeCompressor\" title=\"Discover Tegeler Audio Premium Solutions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.tegeler.com\/en-US\/VariTubeCompressor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tegeler Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68015919136804,"sku":"TEG_VTC","price":39950.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/8294\/files\/ADSRS_TEG_VTCimg01.png?v=1793814681","url":"https:\/\/www.audiosaurus.co.za\/products\/tegeler-audio-vari-tube-compressor-vtc","provider":"Audiosaurus ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}