TK Audio
TK Audio T-Komp R Dual Mono Vari-Mu Curve Compressor
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TK Audio T-Komp R is a two-channel dual mono rackmount compressor built around a modern take on the vari-mu ratio curve. The ratio rises progressively with the level above threshold, so the compressor eases in gently and holds harder peaks more firmly, without a stiff, audible knee.
From smashed drums to mix bus compression
Two ratio ranges let one unit cover very different jobs. The range up to 20:1 suits instrument tracking and aggressive drum processing, while the narrow range up to 2:1 is aimed at bus and mix bus compression. The Link switch ties both channels together for stereo work, and without it T-Komp R acts as two independent mono compressors. The RMS detector has four timings from fast to slow, with the slowest close to the classic 160VU, plus an adaptive mode that reduces low frequency distortion by reacting more slowly to slow-moving signals.
Two characters and blend in one box
Feed-forward mode gives a fast, punchy, modern response, while feed-back mode sounds smoother and more musical, which helps on vocals and the mix bus. The Blend control mixes dry and compressed signal, so parallel compression needs no extra DAW sends. A 150 Hz high-pass filter and up to +20 dB of make-up gain complete the set.
KEY FEATURES
- Two channels, dual mono or linked stereo
- Progressive ratio that increases with level above threshold
- Two ratio ranges: 1:1 to 20:1 or soft 1:1 to 2:1
- Feed-forward and feed-back modes
- Five RMS detector settings, including a 160VU-style mode and an adaptive mode
- Blend control for parallel compression
- 150 Hz HP filter, 6 dB/oct
- Make-up gain from 0 to +20 dB, gain reduction meter
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Format: 19 inch rackmount, two channels
- Input impedance: 24 kOhm
- Output impedance: 50 Ohm
- Max input and output level: +26 dBu
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.1 dB
- Signal to noise ratio at 0 dBu: better than 94 dB
- RMS timings (attack/release): 1/40 ms, 5/200 ms, 10/400 ms, 25/1000 ms and adaptive mode
- THD: level and compression dependent, mostly even harmonics
- Power: 115 V or 230 V selectable
