TUBE-TECH SMC 2BM Stereo Multiband Mastering Compressor
The TUBE-TECH SMC 2BM is a high-precision, all-tube stereo multiband compressor specifically optimized for mastering applications . Based on the acclaimed SMC 2B, the 2BM version offers enhanced control and transparency, making it ideal for critical dynamics processing in professional mastering studios.
At its core, the SMC 2BM features three fully independent stereo opto compressors , each covering low, mid, and high frequency bands. Each band includes dedicated controls for Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, and Gain , along with continuously variable crossover frequencies , allowing detailed dynamic shaping with surgical precision.
The SMC 2BM’s all-tube signal path delivers the unmistakable Tube-Tech warmth, depth, and musicality , while retaining the clarity and neutrality required for mastering. The transformer-balanced input and output stages ensure low noise and high headroom, providing a clean signal path with rich analog color.
Whether you’re working on stereo mixes, stem mastering, or individual program material, the SMC 2BM provides total dynamic control with a smooth, transparent compression character that enhances without overwhelming.
Key Features:
- Mastering-grade stereo multiband compressor
- Three independent stereo opto compressors (Low, Mid, High)
- Controls for Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release, and Gain per band
- Continuously variable crossover frequencies
- All-tube signal path for analog warmth and detail
- Transformer-balanced input and output
- Optimized for transparency, precision, and high-end mastering
- Handcrafted in Denmark using premium components
Elevate your mastering chain with the TUBE-TECH SMC 2BM — a powerful and musical multiband compressor that brings analog depth and dynamic finesse to your final sound.