Tube-Tech CL-1B

Tube-Tech CL 1B is an industry-standard, all-tube optical mono compressor, renowned for its incredibly musical and smooth compression. Ideal for vocals, guitars, bass, and keys across all genres, it offers warm, transparent sound even at extreme settings, making it a favorite in professional studios worldwide.

KEY FEATURES OF TUBE-TECH CL 1B

• Optical, all-tube mono compressor: Delivers smooth, musical compression while preserving clarity.
• All-tube push-pull amplifier: Provides up to 30 dB of output gain.
• Variable compression ratio: From 2:1 to 10:1.
• Continuously variable attack and release: Attack: 0.5 ms to 300 ms, Release: 50 ms to 10 s.
• Transformer balanced I/O: Fully floating for pristine signal integrity.
• Bus linking: Bus selector for stereo/multi-unit operation (Off, Bus 1, Bus 2).
• VU meter: Switchable between input, gain reduction, and output levels.
• Low noise performance: < -75 dBU @ 30 dB gain.

SPECIFICATIONS OF TUBE-TECH CL 1B

• Frequency response: 5 Hz – 25 kHz (-3 dB).
• THD+N: 0.15% at 0 dBU and +10 dBU.
• Input impedance: 600 Ohm.
• Output impedance: <60 Ohm.
• Max input: +21 dBU, Max output: +26 dBU.
• Power consumption: 22 W @ 115/230 V, 50–60 Hz.
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 483 x 132 x 170 mm (2U rackmount).
• Weight: 4.1 kg (net), 5.9 kg (shipping).
• Tubes: 1 x ECC82, 1 x ECC83.

Tube-Tech CL 1B is the compressor of choice for top-tier vocalists and engineers, offering intuitive operation and unmatched sonic quality. Its signature tone can be heard on countless chart-topping records across all musical styles.