IGS Audio Volf

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IGS Audio Volf

IGS Audio

Volf

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 622183
Model: Volf
Price: $2,748.90

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The Volf is a seriously refined compressor – think Neve 33609 but with modern precision. The ELMA switches and stepped controls make it ideal for engineers who need repeatable results and a transparent, powerful sound. This is a high-end tool for serious mixing and mastering applications.

Product Description

  • IGS Audio Volf
  • Stereo FET Compressor
  • 24-step
  • Swiss-made ELMA switches on Input
  • Output
  • and Mixer for precise control
  • Fully stepped controls on all parameters
  • ensuring consistent and repeatable adjustments
  • Switchable input mode between transformer-balanced or IC-balanced inputs for greater tonal flexibility
  • AMP mode
  • which bypasses compression
  • allowing the signal to pass through the amplifier with 45dB
  • Ultra-low noise discrete IGS 2520 Op-Amps in both amplification stages for pristine sound and minimal noise
  • Link option for stereo image balance
  • ensuring optimal stereo imaging and coherence in a mix
  • Class A circuitry
  • Two large UV meters
  • Bypass switch
  • Line input: 2 x XLR
  • Line output: 2 x XLR
  • Format: 19" / 3U
PROS
  • • ELMA switches offer unparalleled precision and reliability in routing.
  • • Discrete IGS 2520 op-amps deliver exceptional clarity and low noise.
  • • Transformer/IC input selection provides genuine tonal shaping flexibility.
  • • Stepped controls guarantee repeatable settings for consistent compression.
CONS
  • • The Class A design will demand a significant power draw from your mains.
  • • Its stepped controls, while precise, can feel less fluid than continuous pots.
  • • The price point firmly positions it as a studio-only tool.

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Key Features

Type Stereo FET Compressor
Channels 2
Controls 24-step, fully stepped parameters
Connections 2 x XLR Line Input, 2 x XLR Line Output
Metering Dual UV Meters
Weight Approximately 18 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The transformer input adds a subtle warmth and saturation, while the IC input delivers a cleaner, more transparent signal.
While not continuous, the 24 steps offer a surprising degree of nuance, especially when dialing in precise compression curves.
The Volf is more transparent than the G-Master, offering a cleaner compression with less aggressive character, but still delivers that classic FET punch.

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