SPL Kultube

The Kultube is an extremely versatile compressor with a broad range of control facilities that cover all typical compressor applications. From improved stereo mixes in the “MIDI Studio“ to surround mastering with several devices connected, all jobs can be undertaken to the highest degree of sound quality.

Features:

• Stereo Compressor with discrete gain cells (instead of VCAs)
• "Progressive Time Control": user optimization of attack and release times that work in conjunction with the unit's signal responsive circuitry to provide the best attributes of manual and auto compressors at the same time
• Adjustable tube saturation with automatic output level adjustment
• Selectable soft or hard knee characteristics
• Unique decompression mode
• Large VU meter displays gain reduction or (mono summed) output level
• Switchable side-chain inputs on the front panel
• Slave mode for multi-channel operation
• Options: 24/96 AD/DA converter, Lundahl input and output transformers

Specifications:

• Frequency range (100 kHz = -3 dB) 10 Hz-150 kHz
• Common mode rejection (@ 0 dBu) 1 kHz: › 80 dB / 10 kHz: > 65 dB
• THD & N (@ 0 dBu) > 82 dB
• S/N (A-weighted) 90 dBu
• Input impedance Line: 20 kOhm
• Max. input level Line: +22 dBu
• Max. output level (XLR & Jack) +22 dBu
• Output impedance < 50 Ohm
• Toroidal transformer 30 VA
• Fuses 230 V/50 Hz: 500 mA
  115 V/60 Hz: 800 mA
• Standard-EIA-Housing (19 inch/2U) 482 x 88 x 210 mm
• Weight 4,3 kg