Tube-Tech Cl 1B

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Tube-Tech Cl 1B

Tube-Tech

Cl 1B

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 173801
Model: Cl 1B
Price: $4,389.00

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The CL 1B is a beautifully simple, yet powerful, compressor that adds a signature Tube-Tech warmth and glue to any signal. It’s perfect for engineers and producers seeking a classic, musical compression – especially great on vocals, bass, and drums where you want a gentle, pleasing squeeze. It’s a premium-priced tool, but delivers a truly refined sonic character.

Product Description

  • Tube-Tech Cl 1B
  • Tube-Tech CL 1B High-End Mono Compressor
  • VU-meter for input monitoring
  • Output and Gain Reduction
  • One tube each on the input and output levels
  • Frequency response @ -3 dB: 5 Hz to 25 kHz
  • Clickless in / out switch
  • Balanced XLR input and output
  • Linkable with another CL1-B
  • 19" / 3U
PROS
  • • Gorgeous tube warmth adds significant harmonic richness.
  • • Build quality is exceptional – robust chassis and discrete components.
  • • VU metering provides precise gain reduction and input level monitoring.
  • • Linkable design offers flexibility for stereo compression.
CONS
  • • High-end price point puts it out of reach for many.
  • • Relatively slow attack times limit transient control.
  • • Limited control options compared to more complex compressors.

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Key Features

Type Variable-Mu Compressor
Channels Mono
Controls Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, Gain, Frequency Cut
Connections Balanced XLR Input/Output, Link Output
Metering VU Meter (Input, Output, Gain Reduction)
Weight 25.4 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The original CL 1B offers a slightly more vintage-flavored sound, while the V2 incorporates refinements for greater versatility and transparency – it's a subtle difference.
It’s remarkably clean, but very fast transients *can* occasionally produce a faint click, especially with aggressive settings – it's significantly better than older designs though.
Absolutely, the tube gain stages provide a lovely, warm saturation when used without compression, adding character and subtle harmonic enhancement.

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