TK AUDIO / T-Komp 500

The TK AUDIO/T-Komp 500 is a mono compressor from the 500 series, which changes the compression ratio according to the input level. It features two receiver oranges, five detection speeds, and a blend function. It's recommended for those who want to enjoy everything from gentle volume adjustments to bold drum sound shaping.

■Compressor, API 500 Compatible

500-series mono compressor

? Level-dependent Vari-Mu type ratio setting

? Two adjustable ratio oranges

? Five RMS detection speed settings

? Blend control included

The T-Komp 500 is an API 500 format mono compressor with a unique design that brings the ratio curve of a variable-mu compressor to modern recording. The ratio is level-dependent, so the compression ratio increases as the input level increases. This compressor design offers many possibilities.

For greater flexibility, the T-Komp features two ratio oranges: a range up to 20:1, ideal for smashing instruments, especially drum tracks, and a narrower range up to 2:1, perfect for bus compression.

The T-Komp's RMS detector detection speed can be set using five controls called Timing controls. The fourth setting is the slowest, and this is the same setting as the 160-VU compressor. From there, the settings can be progressively faster up to the first setting. The fifth setting is a program-dependent adaptive mode. In this mode, the RMS detector functions faster for fast signals and slower for slow signals to prevent unwanted low frequencies.

Input impedance: 24kohm

Output impedance: 50ohm

Max in/output level: +26dBu

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 0,1dB

Signal to noise ratio @ 0dBu: better than 94dB

THD: level and compression dependent, mostly even harmonics



Threshold

Make-up gain: 0 to +20dB

Blend control: from dry to wet



Timing

fast

medium fast

medium slow

slow (160VU)

program dependent adaptive mode



In: compression in/out

2:1: selects a more narrow ratio range

Gain reduction meter