IGS Audio Zen
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IGS Audio
Zen
Product Info
Article Number:
527783
Brand:
IGS Audio
Model:
Zen
Category:
Compressors, Gates and De-essers
Price:
$3,078.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The IGS Audio Zen is a seriously impressive piece of gear. It nails that classic, vintage compression vibe—think Neve or API—without being a direct clone. This is a fantastic choice for engineers and producers looking to add some warmth and glue to their mixes, especially in genres like rock, soul, and jazz where a gentle, musical compression is key.
Product Description
- IGS Audio Zen
- Analogue Stereo Compressor
- Vintage circuitry based on hand-selected Zener diodes and transistors
- Controls for input and output level
- Adjustable attack time (8-100ms) and release time (10-2000ms)
- Expandable via multiplier switch
- Selectable compressor/limiter mode
- Sidechain high-pass filter
- Gain reduction display and bypass switch per channel
- Stereo link switch
- Input and output transformers
- Frequency range: 20 - 20000 Hz +/- 0.1dB
- Signal to noise ratio: >90dB
- Inputs: 2x XLR female
- Outputs: 2x XLR male
- Dimensions: 19" / 3U
- Depth: 23 cm
- Weight: 9 kg
PROS
- • Zener diode character imparts a uniquely smooth, musical compression.
- • Discrete transistor design delivers exceptional headroom and clarity.
- • Input/output transformers add warmth and subtle harmonic enhancement.
- • Sidechain HPF is genuinely useful for cleaning up low-end muddiness.
CONS
- • The attack times, while adjustable, feel a little limited for modern, aggressive genres.
- • Its vintage-inspired design might not suit all modern mixing aesthetics.
- • The weight makes it less ideal for portable or mobile recording setups.
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Key Features
Type
Analogue Stereo Compressor
Channels
2 (Stereo)
Controls
Input/Output Level, Attack (8-100ms), Release (10-2000ms), Multiplier Switch, Compressor/Limiter Mode, Sidechain HPF
Connections
2x XLR Female (Input), 2x XLR Male (Output)
Metering
Gain Reduction Display (per channel)
Weight
9 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The SSL has a more aggressive, forward sound; the Zen is subtler, more about adding warmth and cohesion without obvious pumping.
It’s a multiplier – it effectively increases the compression ratio in increments, offering more aggressive limiting capabilities when needed.
No, IGS has done a good job minimizing any added latency; it's virtually undetectable in a typical recording workflow.
