Retro Instruments Revolver, 230V

Description

Retro Revolver – A Revolution in a Rack.
When you first put your ears to the Retro Revolver, you’ll hear some
very legendary compression, an ingredient many have kept secret. You
will hear lively and vibrant dynamics, the same you have imagined for
your own project. Now you will know the sound, it’s as unmistakable as
applesauce.
Years of Development.
As an experimental project in 2011, a few Revolvers were built and
field tested with select studios. We started with the famous
British-modified Altec 436 compressor and added features you need for
tracking, mixing and mastering. We needed it right for Rev. A. Here it
is.
The Retro Revolver puts You in Control.
For the first time ever, you get all the adjustments to dial in the
type of dynamics you’ve heard on numerous albums. We’ve added features
like a side-chain filter, stereo linking and continuously variable
threshold, attack and release.
Built like a Tank.
The Retro Revolver might be guilty of being slightly overbuilt here
in the USA, but it’s definitely done purposely to give you years of
uninterrupted performance. Each unit passes a series of critical tests.
Tubes and other components are selected for top performance and proper
stereo tracking

Features

A most desired compression signature.

Ideal for the stereo bus and excels at tracking, mixing and mastering.

Independent controls with stereo linking.

Continuously variable input, output, attack, release and threshold.

Dual Threshold Control allows control of ratio and amplifier saturation.

Low noise and high separation.

High-quality audio transformers deliver low distortion and ruler flat response.

Fully differential all-tube signal path.

Transformer-balanced inputs and outputs on XLR connectors

Illuminated VU meters

Front panel meter zero controls.

Internal tube balancing facility.

120 or 240 Volt operation.

Specifications

Number of Channels: 2

Controls: Input, Output, Attack, Release, Threshold, Side-chain filter select, Stereo Link

Ratio: Adjustable between 1.5:1 and 5:1

Usable Input level range: -20 to +20 dBu

Output level range: -30 to +18 dBu

Output clip level: +23 dBu (1% dist)

Attack Time: 2 to 40 milliseconds

Release Time: 200 milliseconds to 2 seconds

Highpass side-chain filter: Selectable 6 dB detector rolloff at 90 or 250 Hz.

Distortion: Less than 0.05% below compression threshold. Approx. 1% at full-scale compression.

Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz. ± 0.5 dB

Rack Space: 2U

Depth: 9.5 inches

Weight: 22 pounds

Connections: IEC Power, XLR input and output x2

Power Requirements: 120 VAC or 240 VAC. 22 Watts

Fuse Rating: Standard fast-blow 3AG-style fuse. 1 A 120 VAC, 1/2A 240 VAC User Quotes: “As a loyal Retro Instruments user I can’t say enough about the new highly anticipated Retro Revolver stereo compressor. A must have for any studio large or small” Bruce Sugar Producer / Engineer “I can’t wait to try this, because I know it’s going to be a go-to piece!” Vance Powell Producer / Engineer / Mixer “Retro’s new Revolver compressor is a superb addition to the already exceptional products of Retro. The Revolver is a warm tube compressor that can be both silky and aggressive. Its use on vocals, acoustic instruments, as well as electric guitars and drum overheads makes it a staple piece of equipment in any chain. ” Matt Linesch Producer / engineer “The Retro Revolver is the perfect way to add subtle or over the top mojo to stereo mixes or to single instruments while tracking. The Retro Revolver is 60’s magic dust in box!! ” Devin Powers Artist / Composer / Producer “I am getting all the detail, clarity and warmth I’ve always wanted out of a stereo bus compressor” Don Setaro IAC Records

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