Heritage Audio TUBESESSOR Optical Tube Compressor
The Heritage Audio TUBESESSOR Optical Tube Compressor is a premium, all-tube compressor that masterfully combines the warmth and musicality of vintage optical compression with modern precision and reliability. Designed for discerning recording and mixing engineers, the TUBESESSOR delivers smooth, musical dynamic control that enhances vocals, bass, guitars, drums, and entire mixes with its lush, harmonically rich character.
Built around a classic optical compression circuit paired with high-quality tubes, the TUBESESSOR excels at adding weight, presence, and dimension to any source. It offers intuitive controls including attack, release, threshold, ratio, and make-up gain, allowing for both subtle dynamic shaping and more aggressive compression styles. The sidechain filter feature enhances low-end response by preventing bass-heavy signals from overly triggering the compression.
Handcrafted with meticulous attention to detail, the TUBESESSOR features premium components, rugged construction, and Heritage Audio’s signature commitment to sonic excellence. It is the perfect addition to any professional studio looking for that authentic tube warmth combined with the smooth response of optical compression.
Key Features:
- All-tube optical compressor for rich, musical compression
- Classic optical cell design paired with premium tube amplification
- Continuously variable attack, release, threshold, and ratio controls
- Sidechain high-pass filter to preserve low-end integrity
- Make-up gain control for precise output level adjustment
- Selectable hard bypass for true signal comparison
- Hand-built with premium components for superior sound and reliability
- Ideal for vocals, bass, guitars, drums, and bus compression
- Vintage tone with modern control and flexibility
- Heavy-duty 2U rackmount chassis
Technical Specifications:
- Input/Output: XLR balanced
- Compression Type: Optical with tube amplification
- Ratio: Variable (1.5:1 to 10:1)
- Attack Time: Variable (Fast to Slow)
- Release Time: Variable (Fast to Slow)
- Sidechain: Switchable high-pass filter
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ±1 dB
- THD+N: <0.1% at +4 dBu output
- Maximum Output Level: +26 dBu
- Power Supply: Internal with selectable voltage (115V/230V)
- Dimensions: 2U 19″ rackmount
- Weight: Approximately 8.5 kg
Bring timeless warmth and musical compression to your recordings with the Heritage Audio TUBESESSOR Optical Tube Compressor — a must-have for professional studios seeking that true analog soul.