D.W. Fearn VT-9M Mastering Compressor

The VT-9M Mastering Compressor pairs an classic all-tube Class-A audio path with modern pulse-width modulation (PWM) compression, featuring an intuitive and ergonomic, easily-recallable user interface using single stepped controls.

VT-9M Manual

Features

  • Fully stepped controls

  • 2 High Pass Filter frequencies on Sidechain

  • Threshold

  • Gain

  • Attack

  • Release

  • Shape

  • True hard-wire bypass

Specifications

  • Input 600 ohm source (nominal) balanced or unbalanced

  • Input Load Impedance 32k ohms, transformer balanced bridging

  • Nominal Input Level +4 dBm

  • Maximum Input Level @ 20 cps +25 dBm

  • Gain unity to +15dB

  • Frequency Response ± 0.2 dB 20 cps to 20 kc ± 0.5 dB 11 cps to 28 kc -3 dB @ 0.5 cps & 65 kc

  • THD + Noise <0.05% 20 cps to 20 kc

  • Signal to Noise Ratio 78 dB minimum

  • Output low-Z, transformer balanced

  • Output source impedance 115 ohms

  • Maximum Output Level +22 dBm into bridging input balanced or unbalanced

  • Gain Reduction Range 0 to 20dB

  • Power Requirements 120 or 220 VAC 50/60Hz, 85 W

  • Dimensions 19” (48.5 cm) W 5.25” (13.5 cm) H 13” (23 cm) D

  • Weight 22 lbs (9.55 kg)