Add the PreSonus Tube CB Compressor plug-in to your Fat Channel XT channel strip plug-in or StudioLive Series III mixer to put the smooth musical sound of all-tube, optical-type compression at your disposal at home, in the studio, or on tour. Often desired for mellowing edgy transients and gently leveling dynamics, the Tube CB Compressor is a solid choice on vocals, bass guitar, keys, and even drums. It features a full range of controls, so it can be tweaked to suit an array of instruments; while the analog-style VU meter shows the compression level.

Emulates All-Tube, Optical Compressor    Smooth, Musical Compression    Requires Fat Channel XT    Full Range of Controls    Analog-Style VU Meter    Works in Studio One 4.6 and Later    Works in StudioLive Series III Mixers    AAX, Audio Units & VST3 Plug-In Formats    Compatible with macOS and Windows

In general, the response time of optical compressors tends to soften the attack and release, which can smooth out uneven volume fluctuations. Emulating an all-tube, optical design, the Tube CB Compressor delivers musicality, preserving the clarity of the signal even at the most extreme settings.

The Tube CB Compressor works with any of the following systems:

• A Mac/Windows host application that supports VST3, Audio Units, or AAX plug-in formats (requires separately available Fat Channel XT)
• Studio One Artist or Professional (version 4.6 or later )
• Studio One Prime with separately available Fat Channel XT (version 4.6 or later)
• A StudioLive Series III console or rack mixer (firmware version 1.7 or later)

Well suited for a variety of source material, the Tube CB Compressor is fully adjustable:

• Threshold, ratio, and make-up gain
• Attack and release times (fast to slow)
• Attack/release mode (fixed, manual, or fixed/manual)
• Sidechain switch with source selector
• Sidechain filter, adjustable from 40 Hz to 16 kHz
• Analog-style VU meter

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Compatible with mirrorless? I have a canon r5c

A: The Delkin Devices Fat Gecko Triple Mount will work with mirrorless cameras, or any camera really, so long as it has a 1/4"-20 mounting receiver and doesn't exceed 12 lb.

Q: 2. Would this work inside on a dashboard?

A: Like any suction mount it will work only on a smooth clean surface like glass or the exterior of a car - doubt it would work on a dash

Q: 3. Seing the USB is limited to one PC; if instead one opts to use the "RME Digiface AVB 256-Channel Mobile AVB/USB Audio Interface" through the Presonus SW5 Switch can I have different Engineers mix audio from this console in a live broadcast environment and send the final mix for Broadcast/LiveStream?

A: The SW5E AVB switch is compatible for use with the StudioLive 32S and it will allow you to send digital audio over a network. It's a bit unclear how you want to route the signal using the RME Digiface and SW5E and be able to send the final mix for broadcast/livestream. I would recommend contacting our pro audio specialists by phone so we can speak directly. You can explain the intended setup and then we can determine whether it will work or if there may be a better solution. You can reach us by phone at 800-606-6969 or 212-444-6615.

Q: 4. Does it work well with a black magic 6k pro

A: Yes. The Delkin Devices Fat Gecko Triple Mount can work for the Black Magic Blackmagic Design Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro as the triple mount has a maximum payload of 12lbs.

Q: 5. Can the angle support arm and third suction cup be removed to convert this to a two suction cup configuration like the Delkin Devices BH #DEFGM?

A: Yes. The third, angled support arm, of the Delkin Devices Fat Gecko Triple Mount can be removed to utilize only two suction cups.

Q: 6. Could I connect this to a 18 wheeler?

A: Yes, the Delkin Devices Fat Gecko Triple Mount can be mounted to an 18-wheeler as long as the surface it's mounted on is smooth.

Q: 7. excuse me my email is my question is i have a focusrite 14 and a program call samplitude prox 2 how do i connect them? and do i need it?, i need more gain and mor quality audio.

A: The TubeOpto8 is an 8 channel mic preamp. This unit features an optical ADAT digital output that carries all 8 channels. Unfortunately the Focusrite saffire Pro 14 does not have an ADAT input and would not be compatible.

Q: 8. I have a PreSonus StudiLive AR12 mixer. Would I be correct in saying that this sits before the mixer in the chain? So mic into this channel, channel out to the mixer. If so would I bring it in as a mixer channel insert? Thanks everyone!

A: You could use it as in insert, but you would use the AR12 mic input, which would defeat the purpose of having an external preamp. The better way is to connect your mic to the preamp and then connect the preamp to one of the line/instr inputs on channels one or two on the AR12.

Q: 9. Will this support a Canon C100 Mark II with a basic prime lense? I'm sure it should...

A: Hi Rory,The fat gecko is really good for what it does but if I was you, I would run a couple of bungee cords through the camera loop just to be safe. Hope this helps

Q: 10. Am I understanding this correctly--the PreSonus Studio Channel has a compressor, but does NOT have a Noise Gate? Meaning that noise gets increased in volume as well? Thanks.

A: Correct, there is no noise gate or expander in the Studio Channel. Compressors don't increase level (or noise), they only decrease or limit dynamic range. If you don't have your input gain set correctly, that will decrease your signal-to-noise ratio. If you apply compression to a noisy signal, that noise will seem louder because you've brought the input signal peak and noise floor closer together by compressing the dynamic range of that original signal. Hope that helps!