IGS Audio Tube Core 500

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IGS Audio Tube Core 500

IGS Audio

Tube Core 500

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 346301
Model: Tube Core 500
Price: $933.90

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The IGS Audio Tube Core 500 delivers a seriously creamy, classic compression sound – think vintage consoles but in a compact 500 module. It’s a fantastic choice for engineers and musicians seeking that warm, gluey character on vocals, guitars, or even drums. If you’re after a dedicated, high-quality tube compressor and have the rack space, this is a winner.

Product Description

  • IGS Audio Tube Core 500
  • Tube Vari Mu Compressor
  • Completely balanced design from input to output
  • VU meter
  • Release: 0.1 - 4 s
  • Attack: 10 - 300 ms
  • Maximum gain: 35 dB
  • Controls for gain
  • attack
  • threshold and release
  • Format: 500 module
PROS
  • • Exceptional tube warmth and character, truly vintage-inspired compression
  • • Robust build quality with premium components and solid grounding
  • • Highly flexible attack and release times for diverse applications
  • • Beautifully calibrated VU meter provides accurate gain reduction feedback
CONS
  • • Price point places it firmly in the high-end 500 series market
  • • Tube design necessitates occasional maintenance and potential tube replacement
  • • Limited versatility compared to more complex, multi-mode compressors

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Key Features

Module Type Tube Vari-Mu Compressor
Channels 2
Controls Gain, Output, Attack, Threshold, Release
Compatible Format 500 Series
Weight 2.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a different flavor – the WA7M is more aggressive, while the IGS leans towards a smoother, more rounded compression. Both are excellent, but the IGS is a bit more subtle and versatile for a wider range of sources.
It's a properly calibrated VU meter, providing accurate gain reduction readings. This is a testament to IGS’s attention to detail and provides crucial visual feedback for precise mixing.
Like all tubes, they’ll eventually need replacement, typically after several years of regular use. Replacement is straightforward, requiring basic soldering skills and readily available tubes – 12AX7s are commonly used.

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