{"product_id":"igs-audio-v8-compressor","title":"IGS Audio V8 Compressor","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIGS Audio V8 Compressor\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe V8 is a dual-mono diode-bridge compressor built by IGS Audio using exclusively discrete components and six IGS Custom transformers (three per channel: input, interstage, and output). The compression element is a bridge of four pulse diodes matched by hand according to carefully developed procedures – a topology derived from the classic Neve\/EMI 2254 circuit. There are no integrated circuits anywhere in the signal path. The name V8 comes from IGS Audio's internal project numbering: this is the eighth compressor designed by the company. All controls are ELMA switches throughout, providing full session recall and precise matching between the two channels. Three-year manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDiode bridge as the compression element – what distinguishes this topology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVCA compressors control gain through an integrated circuit VCA driven by a side-chain voltage. FET designs compress by varying the impedance of a field-effect transistor. A diode bridge introduces compression through four diodes in a bridge configuration: at low signal levels the diodes operate linearly; at higher levels their characteristic curve begins limiting amplitude. The compression results from the physics of the p-n junction at higher signal voltages. The dynamic character is similar to FET compression – fast and aggressive – with the harmonic colour of an all-discrete transformer path: warmer and more musical than clean VCA electronics. Hand-matching of the four diodes by IGS Audio's procedures minimises channel-to-channel deviation and ensures a coherent stereo image when running the two channels as a linked pair. Dynamic range: 101 dBA at +24 dBu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSide-chain HPF, +10THR switch and stereo link\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA seven-position side-chain highpass filter (OFF, 40, 80, 120, 180, 240, 320 Hz) excludes low-frequency content from the detection circuit: kick drum and bass pass through without triggering compression, the mix breathes without pumping. The +10THR switch lowers the compression threshold by an additional 10 dB – useful for compressing very low-level signals or achieving very deep gain reduction without pushing the Threshold control to extreme positions. Stereo link couples the side-chain circuits of both channels, running them as a stereo pair with one shared detection centre. Attack time: 0.1–30 ms. Release: 0.1–1.4 s plus Auto. Maximum gain reduction: 30 dB. Analog VU meters with IGS Custom scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscrete diode-bridge compressor (Neve\/EMI 2254-style), dual-mono, rackmount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusively discrete components – no integrated circuits in the signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 IGS Custom transformers (3 per channel: input, interstage, output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 hand-matched pulse diodes – the compression element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll controls: ELMA switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-chain HPF: OFF \/ 40 \/ 80 \/ 120 \/ 180 \/ 240 \/ 320 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e+10THR switch (additional –10 dB threshold offset)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereo link (side-chain coupling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard-wire bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog VU meters with IGS Custom scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-year manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: discrete diode-bridge compressor, dual-mono, rackmount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompression element: bridge of 4 hand-matched pulse diodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransformers: 3× IGS Custom per channel (input, interstage, output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitches: ELMA (all controls)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttack time: 0.1–30 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease time: 0.1–1.4 s + Auto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSidechain HPF: OFF \/ 40 \/ 80 \/ 120 \/ 180 \/ 240 \/ 320 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum gain: 22 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum gain reduction: 30 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 10 kΩ (IGS Custom transformer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 600 Ω (IGS Custom transformer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating level: +4 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum input level: above +22 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum output level: above +26 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDynamic range: 101 dBA (1 kHz, +24 dBu)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD+N: 0.056% (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIMD (SMPTE): 0.16% (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR: 87 dBA (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrosstalk: 91 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 10 Hz – 25 kHz (+0.2\/–0.4 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower supply: 115\/230 V AC, 50–60 Hz, internal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower consumption: 24 W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IGS Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54001630740817,"sku":"47368","price":2776.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/IGSAudioV8Compressor1.jpg?v=1781181155","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/fr-fr\/products\/igs-audio-v8-compressor","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}