DOCtron IMC-500
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DOCtron
IMC-500
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The IMC-500 is a seriously useful tool for engineers needing a quick, polished master. It's like having a streamlined mastering engineer in a box, especially great for live sound reinforcement and smaller studio setups where space is at a premium. It won’t replace a full mastering suite, but it’s a fantastic shortcut for a professional sheen.
Product Description
- DOCtron IMC-500
- Instant Mastering Chain
- In 500 module format
- Compact analogue stereo processor for processing sum signals in live and studio applications
- Adjustable input level (0dB to -10dB)
- 2-Band shelving equaliser (60Hz and 12kHz) with +/-14dB control range and bypass switch
- VCA compressor (THAT) with controls for threshold
- ratio (1: 1.5 to 1:10)
- attack and release (with selectable auto mode)
- Compressor sidechain switchable between feed forward (FF) and feed backward (FB)
- Saturation stage with Lundahl transformer and adjustable drive and output level
- Switchable true bypass
- Dynamic range: 108 dB A
- Signal-to-noise ratio: -104 dB A
- Total harmonic distortion (THD): 0.0099%.
- Max. output level: +24 dBu
- API Series 500 format (occupies two slots)
- • Lundahl transformer adds warmth and subtle harmonic richness.
- • THAT VCA compressor delivers clean, transparent gain reduction.
- • Dual-band EQ offers precise tonal shaping without harshness.
- • Compact 2-slot design maximizes valuable rack space.
- • Price places it in a premium-priced category for 500 series users.
- • Limited EQ bands restrict complex tonal sculpting capabilities.
- • Saturation stage can be a bit subtle for aggressive mastering needs.
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