THERMIONIC CULTURE - THE PHOENIX

THERMIONIC CULTURE - THE PHOENIX

The Phoenix is a twin channel 'vari-mu' device. Compression ratio starts low and increases gradually so that compression can be subtle and natural, but compression effects can occur when driven hard. Very low noise. Continuously variable controls for Gain, Attack, Release, Threshold and Output Level. Stereo link for compressing a group (eg. drums) or a complete mix.

The Phoenix enhances vocals & individual instruments by being unobtrusive, gently 'warming' sounds and making solos sound more powerful. It¹s impressive on overall mixes & can give a digital mix 'reality'. It¹s also excellent for compression effects. Try drums with a 'thump' attack (i. e slowest) & fast release.

Key Features:

• All valve design for greater presence and naturality.
• Completely free from solid state additives.
• Transparent compression.
• Punchy when pushed.
• Drive it hard for compression effects and distortion.
• Absolutely flat frequency response over entire audio range and beyond.
• Minimal phase shift giving a crisp and warm sound.

Phoenix Specifications:

• Max output level (MOL)
• +19dB into 600 ohms
• + 24dB into 10K ohms
• Max Gain
• 30dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion
• Better than 0.09% @ 1kHz (at no compression)
• 0.11% @100Hz
• Noise, IEC weighted
• 95dB below MOL
• Input Impedance
• 15k ohms
• Frequency response
• 0/-1dB 12Hz to 60kHz
• Attack Time
• 0.004 sec to 0.12 sec
• Release Time
• 0.06 sec to 2.2 sec
• Output Impedance
• 600 ohms