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IGS Audio Zen Compressor Solid State Dual Channel Mastering
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IGS Audio Zen Compressor

Regular price $3,195 now $2,750

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IGS Audio Zen Compressor

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The Zen is unique. It's construction is based on the legendary compressors used at Abbey Road Studios. The audio circuit is based on 14 bi-polar transistors in each channel. The compression is achieved by 8 hand-matched Zener diodes biased by a perfect feedback circuit.

Free shipping in the USA with Fedex Ground
Retro Gear Shop is an Authorized IGS Audio Dealer.
Brand New with full Warranty.

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Basic features
Compression type                 Zener diodes
Stereo Link                            Yes
HPF                                        60, 90, 120, 240Hz
Hard wire bypass                  Yes
All stepped manipulators     Yes

Input & Output
Input Impedance (balanced)      10k Ohm
Output Impedance (balanced)   75 Ohm
Audio transformers                     Yes, IGS Custom, on inputs and outputs

Levels
Operating Level            +4 dBu
Dynamic Range             >100dB
Noise Level                    -99dBu
Max. gain                        36dB
Max Gain Reduction     -35dB

Time constants
Attack         8 - 100 ms, x 4 switchable
Ratio           Variable, depends on the input settings, plus Limiter
Release      10 - 2000 ms, x 4 switchable

Bandwidth
Frequency response     20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 0.1dB

Distortion (@ 20 Hz - 20 kHz)
Signal to Noise Ratio     >90dB
THD+N                           >86dB
IMD (SMPTE)                 >90dB
Crosstalk                        80dB @ 1kHz

Front Panel
VU Meters     Yes, GR in dB's, left & right

Power
Voltage                          Selectable 115/230 VAC
Power consumption     <30 VAC
Power supply               Linear, internal

Packing box
Dimensions            19" unit
Shipping weight     9 kg / 5 lbs
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