IGS Audio Tubecore 3U

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IGS Audio Tubecore 3U

IGS Audio

Tubecore 3U

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 362899
Model: Tubecore 3U
Price: $3,188.90

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The Tubecore 3U is a serious mastering tool delivering a classic, warm, and incredibly musical compression. It’s built like a tank with quality components and those Elma switches feel amazing. This is ideal for engineers and mastering engineers seeking a vintage-inspired sound with modern flexibility.

Product Description

  • IGS Audio Tubecore 3U
  • Stereo Mastering Compressor
  • Based on a typical vari-mu solution
  • Fully symmetric transformer
  • Switchable high-pass filter in the sidechain
  • Parallel compression (MIX button)
  • Attack release separately adjustable
  • User replaceable tubes
  • VU meter
  • 24-Step Elma switches
  • MID/SIDE functionality
  • Connections: Input XLR balanced
  • Output XLR balanced
  • External power supply
  • Housing design: 19"/ 3 U
PROS
  • • Transformer imparts a warm, harmonically rich character to the signal
  • • MID/SIDE processing offers exceptional stereo control and depth
  • • Elma switches provide precise and reliable control over parameters
  • • User-replaceable tubes allow for tonal customization and future maintenance
CONS
  • • The 3U form factor demands significant rack space in a studio environment
  • • Premium-priced, making it a substantial investment for smaller studios
  • • Vari-mu design may not suit all genres requiring extreme dynamic range

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Key Features

Type Stereo Mastering Compressor
Channels Stereo
Controls Attack, Release, Mix, High-Pass Filter, MID/SIDE
Connections XLR Balanced Input/Output, External Power Supply
Metering VU Meter
Weight Approximately 12 in

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Frequently Asked Questions

IGS Audio typically supports common 12AX7/ECC83 and 12BH6/6DJ8 tubes, but check their website for a definitive compatibility list.
The hardware implementation offers a more cohesive and 'analog' feel compared to many software solutions, providing subtle but impactful stereo enhancement.
Yes, the external power supply is included; it’s a custom-wound unit designed for clean, stable power delivery, and its specifications are detailed in the included documentation.

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