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The Vertigo Sound VSC-2 Quad Discrete Compressor is so named because it uses 4 VCAs built by hand using only discrete components. Its design is a nod toward the best VCA based compressors of the 70s and 80s.
The Vertigo VCA is in fact named 1979. Some of the best features of these classic Compressors have been complimented in the VSC. This classic based sound is combined with a modern mastering grade signal path. Some unique and innovative features lie beneath the bonnet, such as the ratio which increases with level in Soft mode.
The heart of the VSC-2 - the discrete VCA 1979
99% of all newer designs use an Integrated Circuit for this job which makes production easy and cost inexpensive. Here's the big difference!
The Vertigo Sound 1979 is a fully discrete handbuilt Voltage Controlled Amplifier. This VCA colours the signal the more you compress and "make up" the output. This basic effect plus a very well thought out circuitry and choice of components gives you a fresh, punchy precise sound without sounding dull or nasty even if the unit is pushed hard. The precision of this technique makes the Vertigo ideally suited for Mastering and Mix Buss compression.
Mono Mode is the exact opposite. Each channel has entirely separate control and metering. Crosstalk is less than minus 100dB, like two separate units!
This provides two world class Compressor/Limiters for Tracking and Mixing.
Technical Specifications
The Vertigo VCA is in fact named 1979. Some of the best features of these classic Compressors have been complimented in the VSC. This classic based sound is combined with a modern mastering grade signal path. Some unique and innovative features lie beneath the bonnet, such as the ratio which increases with level in Soft mode.
The heart of the VSC-2 - the discrete VCA 1979
99% of all newer designs use an Integrated Circuit for this job which makes production easy and cost inexpensive. Here's the big difference!
The Vertigo Sound 1979 is a fully discrete handbuilt Voltage Controlled Amplifier. This VCA colours the signal the more you compress and "make up" the output. This basic effect plus a very well thought out circuitry and choice of components gives you a fresh, punchy precise sound without sounding dull or nasty even if the unit is pushed hard. The precision of this technique makes the Vertigo ideally suited for Mastering and Mix Buss compression.
Mono Mode is the exact opposite. Each channel has entirely separate control and metering. Crosstalk is less than minus 100dB, like two separate units!
This provides two world class Compressor/Limiters for Tracking and Mixing.
Technical Specifications
- Stereo / Dual Mono switchable
- Jensen Balanced In. That 1646 or Burr Brown Balanced Out
- Dynamic Range: 115 db
- Frequency response: 10 Hz ... 70 kHz (- 3 db)
- Max. Output Level: + 25 dBu / 600 Ohm balanced floating
- Signal to Noise Ratio at + 6 dBu = 97 db (20..20 kHz, unweighted, RMS)
- Noise: 91 dBu (20 Hz 22 khz unweighted, RMS) @ 0 db Unity Gain
- Crosstalk between channels: > 100 db at any frequency
- Power consumption: max 8 Watts