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Tegeler Vari Tube Tube Compressor
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A tube bus compressor for warm, musical mix glue.
Some compressors control dynamics—others shape the feel of your mix. The Tegeler Audio VariTube compressor is built for the latter, combining a fully tube-driven Class-A signal path, transformer-balanced I/O and over 110dB of dynamic range to deliver smooth, musical compression with rich harmonic character. Designed for stereo or dual mono operation, it enhances vocals, drums, guitars and full mixes with warmth, cohesion and depth, while intuitive controls and stepped potentiometers make it easy to dial in precise, repeatable settings for any session.
All-Tube Signal Path for Warm, Cohesive Sound
The VariTube Compressor’s fully analog, tube-based architecture introduces natural harmonic saturation and smooth compression that feels organic rather than clinical. Its Class-A design preserves transients while gently shaping dynamics, allowing your source to remain expressive and detailed. Whether you’re tightening a vocal, gluing a drum bus or adding polish to a mix, it delivers a balanced, musical response that enhances presence without sounding over-processed.
Flexible Control for Modern Studio Workflows
Designed with both precision and usability in mind, the VariTube offers stereo and dual mono operation, giving you flexibility across tracking, mixing and mastering applications. Stepped controls ensure accurate recall, while the addition of a selectable sidechain low-cut filter (60/120Hz) helps maintain low-end clarity during compression. Combined with its wide frequency response and transformer-balanced connections, it integrates seamlessly into professional hybrid setups while maintaining consistent, high-quality performance.
Features
- Stereo tube compressor delivers analog warmth and musical dynamic control
- All-tube signal path adds harmonic depth to mixes and tracks
- Gentle compression maintains transient detail for natural sounding masters
- Lowcut filter in side chain tightens low end and prevents pumping
- Stepped potentiometers provide repeatable settings for recall and consistency
- Transformer-balanced XLR I/O ensures reliable integration with pro studio setups
- Class-A circuit topology delivers low noise and high headroom for tracking
- Dual mono or stereo operation supports bus compression and parallel workflows
- 20Hz–40kHz frequency response preserves clarity across the audio spectrum
- Internal power supply with toroidal transformer minimizes hum and interference
Shape your mixes with the Tegeler Audio VariTube tube compressor and instantly add warm, musical glue to tracks, stems and full masters.
Vari Tube Tube Compressor Specifications:
General- Product type: Stereo tube compressor
- Model: Vari Tube Compressor
- Type: Tube (Class-A) compressor
- Configuration: Stereo or dual mono
- Circuit: Class-A, all-tube signal path
- I/O: Transformer-balanced XLR inputs and outputs
- Sidechain filter: 60Hz/120Hz
- Controls: Stepped potentiometers
- Frequency response: 20Hz–40kHz ±1.5dB
- Dynamic range: >110dB (unweighted)
- Crosstalk: >90dB @ 1kHz
- Power supply: Internal with toroidal transformer
- Power consumption: 25W
- Chassis: Rackmount enclosure (3U)
- Height: 5.20" (132mm)
- Width: 19.0" (483mm)
- Depth: 9.84" (250mm)
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