Audio professionals in search of a quality SSL-style VCA compressor will be impressed with the silver TK Audio BC501-Ltd, a 500-Series stereo bus compressor with a smooth, yet powerful sound for both mixing and tracking. The BC-501 is often referred to as "The Magic Glue" as its transparent compression strengthens mixes without compromising clarity.

The BC501-Ltd offers some notable features such as the built-in blend control for parallel compression techniques as well as a switchable HPF (80, 150, 220 Hz) for sidechaining. A 3.5mm external sidechain input allows other signals, such as a kick drum, to trigger the compressor. A THD circuit provides even-ordered harmonics for warm saturation and a bigger-than-life sound. All controls are stepped for fast and easy recall.

Transparent Stereo Bus Compressor    Threshold -20 to +20 dB in 41 Steps    Up to 20 dB in Make-Up Gain    Ratio: 1:25, 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 10:1    Attack: 0.1 to 120 ms    Release: 50 to 600 ms + 1.2S and Auto    HPF: 80, 150, 220 Hz (-6 dB/Oct)    External Side-Chain Input (3.5mm TRS)    THD Circuit Adds Even Harmonics    Blend Control, Dry/Wet, 21 Steps

• Threshold: -20 to +20 dB in 41 steps
• Make-up: 0 to +20 dB in 41 steps
• Ratio: 1:25, 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 10:1
• Attack: 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 1, 3, 6, 10, 30, 60, 120 mS
• Release: 50, 100, 300, 600 mS, 1.2S, and Auto (50 mS/2S)
• HP filter: 80, 150, and 220 Hz (-6 dB/oct)
• External sidechain input via a stereo 3.5mm TRS
• THD circuit that adds even harmonics
• Grab: selects a harder threshold knee
• Blend control from dry to compressed in 21 steps

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it possible to use this only as a recording device, and just have TC and rec Start/Stop over bluetooth?

A: Yes, the Audio Ltd. A10-TX-US Wireless Transmitter and Recorder can be used as a standalone recording device, without transmitting a wireless audio signal to a receiver.

Q: 2. Will I need an additional preamp to power my speakers?

A: You will need an amp to power your speakers if they are passive.

Q: 3. Is this a low noise mic pre amp tube ?

A: Yes. The Telefunken ECC83-TK black diamond series preamp tube offers cleaner headroom than the typical 12AX7.

Q: 4. Does the headphone output also function as a line out for connection to other audio devices for playback or digitization?

A: It is technically possible to connect the headphone output of the FiiO CP13 Portable Stereo Cassette Player (Transparent/Silver), B&H # FICP13TRANS, to a line level input, but the difference in impedance between the output and the input may result in low volume, distortion, or other quality issues.

Q: 5. How does it attach to fixture?

A: It has velcro type attachements.

Q: 6. can my brother connect his existing subwoofer to this soundbar via the sub jack on back?

A: Yes the RCA subwoofer output of the VIZIO S-Series Stereo Soundbar can connect to a subwoofer that uses its own power cable.

Q: 7. Does the "Soundcraft EPM6 - 6 " run at 220V? Does this mixer have “AC Input Power = 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz”?

A: Yes, the Soundcraft EPM 6 - 6 Mono + 2 Stereo Audio Console, according to the specifications, is 85-270 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal input.

Q: 8. Does this allow saving in 24bit or Hi-Fi format?

A: This turntable features typical analog line or phono outputs, as well as modern hook up options, such as Bluetooth input and wireless output through Yamahas' MusicCast app to their wireless speakers. This is not a USB turntable for digitizing vinyl, so no files are saved. You can connect the RCA outputs to an audio interface, such as the Behringer UFO202 - USB 1.1 Digital Audio Interface, BH #BEUFO202, and digitize your records with software, and make them in a file type of higher resolution than mP3.

Q: 9. i have a yamaha wxa pre amp that is music cast enabled - and its hard wired to my older receiver with 7.1 speakers - do you know whether the vinyl 500 - via music cast - can be made to play thru that?

A: You should be able to connect this turntable via its RCA Phono/Line Output.

Q: 10. Does it have Dolby? Most people still with cassettes are recorded with Dolby that would consider buying...

A: The FiiO CP13 Portable Stereo Cassette Player (Red/Silver) does not have Dolby.