IGS Audio S-Type 500 VU

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IGS Audio S-Type 500 VU

IGS Audio

S-Type 500 VU

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 414885
Model: S-Type 500 VU
Price: $801.90

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This IGS Audio S-Type 500 VU is a serious contender for your mix bus. It's clean, musical, and provides that satisfying analog glue you crave—perfect for engineers looking to add polish and cohesion to their mixes without excessive coloration. It's a step up from the usual suspects.

Product Description

  • IGS Audio S-Type 500 VU
  • Stereo mix bus VCA compressor
  • 500 module
  • Parallel compression
  • Side-chain filter: OFF
  • 240 Hz
  • 4 dB operating level
  • Max. +21 dBu output
  • Max. 20 dB gain
  • Max. 20 dB gain reduction
  • Noise level dBA: -102 dB
  • Controls for threshold
  • attack
  • Side-chain HPF
  • VU meter
  • Design: 500 module
PROS
  • • Exceptional low-noise floor, truly remarkable for a VCA.
  • • The VU meter provides incredibly accurate and musical gain staging.
  • • Parallel compression circuit is transparent and adds serious glue.
  • • Robust build quality; feels like it’ll withstand studio life.
CONS
  • • Limited sidechain filtering options compared to some competitors.
  • • The mix control can feel a little abrupt at extreme settings.
  • • Premium-priced, may be a stretch for budget-conscious studios.

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Key Features

Module Type Stereo VCA Compressor
Channels Stereo
Controls Threshold, Output, Mix, Attack, Side-chain HPF, VU Meter
Compatible Format 500 Series
Weight 2.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's cleaner than the API; less aggressive and more transparent, leaning towards a more refined, modern feel while still retaining analog warmth.
The sidechain HPF is useful for basic cleanup, but more complex sidechaining needs might require external processing.
It's a program-dependent VU meter, so it reflects perceived loudness, not necessarily true RMS levels, but it’s excellent for visual gain staging.

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