{"product_id":"igs-audio-s-type-500-vu","title":"IGS Audio S-Type 500 VU","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIGS Audio S-Type 500 VU\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe S-Type 500 VU is a stereo VCA compressor occupying two API 500 slots, built by IGS Audio on the topology of the SSL SL 4000 G Series mix bus compressor – one of the most widely used dynamics processors in the history of mixing. The gain control element is a THAT VCA chip, replacing the now unavailable DBX VCA of the original. The signal path is balanced throughout using four fast op-amps on inputs and outputs. The two stereo channels are summed in the side-chain detection circuit to control both VCA stages simultaneously, delivering the same stereo link behaviour as the original G Series design. A moving-coil needle VU meter replaced the LED bar of the previous S-Type 500 version and serves as the gain reduction indicator. SNR: –102 dBA. THD+N: 0.012% at 0 dBu. Frequency response: 8 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.1 dB. Power consumption: 4.5 W.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSidechain HPF, external side-chain input and New York mode\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe S-Type 500 VU adds three functions to the original SSL G Series topology. The sidechain highpass filter with six steps (Ext, Off, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240 Hz) excludes low-frequency content from the detection circuit – bass and kick drum energy does not trigger compression, the mix breathes more freely without pumping. The external side-chain input (EXSC) routes a separate signal into the detection path, enabling ducking applications such as music compression triggered by a voice-over channel, or dynamic side-chain effects. New York mode routes only the left detection channel to control both VCA stages simultaneously – effectively a mono side-chain over a stereo signal path, useful where programme material requires detection from a single independent source rather than the summed stereo bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMix knob and gain staging – parallel compression without external routing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mix control implements parallel compression directly in the module: from 100% dry (compressor transparent, full bypass of character) to 100% wet (full compression). The 20–80% wet range is the standard starting point for drums and group buses – aggressive compression on the wet path adds punch and density while the dry signal preserves dynamics and transients. Threshold is detented from –20 to 0 dB. Output provides up to +20 dB makeup gain with detents. Attack: 0.1 \/ 0.3 \/ 1 \/ 3 \/ 10 \/ 30 ms (six steps). Release: 0.1 \/ 0.3 \/ 0.6 \/ 1.2 s \/ Auto \/ 2.0 s (six steps). Ratio: 2:1 \/ 4:1 \/ 10:1. Maximum gain reduction: 20 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo VCA compressor (SSL G Series-style), dual-slot API 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHAT VCA chip replacing the unavailable DBX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour fast op-amps on inputs and outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving-coil needle VU meter – gain reduction display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatio: 2:1 \/ 4:1 \/ 10:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttack: 0.1 \/ 0.3 \/ 1 \/ 3 \/ 10 \/ 30 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 0.1 \/ 0.3 \/ 0.6 \/ 1.2 s \/ Auto \/ 2.0 s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidechain HPF: Ext \/ Off \/ 60 \/ 90 \/ 120 \/ 180 \/ 240 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal side-chain input (EXSC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew York mode (mono side-chain controls both VCA stages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix knob – parallel compression with no external routing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR: –102 dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: stereo VCA compressor (SSL G Series-style), dual-slot API 500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain control element: THAT VCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatio: 2:1 \/ 4:1 \/ 10:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttack: 0.1 \/ 0.3 \/ 1 \/ 3 \/ 10 \/ 30 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 0.1 \/ 0.3 \/ 0.6 \/ 1.2 s \/ Auto \/ 2.0 s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThreshold: –20 to 0 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidechain HPF: Ext \/ Off \/ 60 \/ 90 \/ 120 \/ 180 \/ 240 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum gain: 20 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum gain reduction: 20 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 10 kΩ (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 600 Ω (balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating level: +4 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum input level: +20 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum output level: +21 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR: –102 dBA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N: 0.012% (0 dBu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 8 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 4.5 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping weight: 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IGS Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54001635197265,"sku":"47375","price":722.46,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/IGSAudioS-Type500VU1.jpg?v=1781176219","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/de\/products\/igs-audio-s-type-500-vu","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}