Maxon

Real Tube Compressor Pedal

SKU: # 428401   |   Model: # RTC600   |    Product Reviews0 Reviews  Write a Review

Real Tube Compressor Pedal
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The RTC600 is like taking the finest studio-grade tube compressors and squeezing them all down into a single stompbox.

The RTC600 starts out with the same patented DBX compression circuit used in Maxons popular CP-9 Pro+ pedal - this circuit provides a very smooth, transparent, almost glassy compression with very low noise floor, even at maximum settings. Your guitar sounds like your guitar, only with compression added to smooth out the dynamics.

The RTC600s dual-triode tube is positioned pre-compression, adding classic valve warmth to the signal without increasing noise levels.

With up to +30 dB of clean Gain, the RTC can be used as a clean booster or as an attenuator to clean up an already dirty amp.

The Addition of Attack and Release controls to the circuit allow for a wider variety of compression effects, including Brick Wall limiting and Soft Knee compression.

The RTC600 features an internal charge pump circuit that bumps the incoming voltage up to 25 volts, providing massive headroom and full-range frequency response. The RTC600 can be used with any instrument and for a variety of applications it can be sent into an amps front end, placed in an effects loop, or used as an outboard processor for home recordings.

The RTC600 features True Mechanical Bypass switching using a 3PDT switch. The RTC600 comes complete with the Maxon AC2009 9-Volt power supply, an auto sensing digital power supply that can be used anywhere in the world.

For studio-quality compression in a compact Stompbox, the RTC600 is the only REAL choice.


FEATURES:
• Studio-Grade Compressor with real Vacuum Tube
• Variable 1:1 - 1:∞ compression Ratio
• Capable of Brick Wall and Soft Knee compression
• Variable compression Attack and Release times
• Up to +30 dB of Gain for maximum headroom
• Heater In-rush current control warms tube upon power-up
• True Bypass Switching


SPECIFICATIONS
Input Impedance: 500K Ohms
Output Impedance: 10K Ohms
Output Jack: 1/4 inch standard phone jack
Max Output Level: +20dBu (at 1 kHz)
Residual Noise: -94dBu or less (Input shorted, IHF-A weighted)
T.H.D. +N: 0.02% or less (at 1 kHz, -10dBu output)
Controls:
• THRESHOLD 0dBu to -40dBu
• RATIO 1:1 to infinity: 1
• GAIN 0dB to +30dB
• ATTACK (for 20dB gain decrease) 20mSec to 600mSec
• RELEASE (for 20dB gain increase) 140mSec to 700mSec
Switch: BYPASS/EFFECT (Mechanical True Bypass using 3PDT switch)
I/O: INPUT JACK, OUTPUT JACK, DC INPUT JACK
Indicator: BYPASS/EFFECT LED REDUCTION LED (When REDUCTION LED lights, compression is more than 4dB.)
Internal Circuit Voltage: 25 VDC (12.5V) (DC to DC Converter)
Power Consumption: 240mA/9VDC
Dimensions: 121 (W) 152 (D) 60 (H) mm / 4.8 (W) x 6 (D) x 2.4 (H)
Weight: Approx. 580g / 1.3 Lbs. (without AC adaptor)

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