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Retro Instruments Doublewide - All-Tube 500 Series Compressor<\/h2>\n

The Retro Instruments Doublewide<\/strong> is a premium all-tube compressor<\/strong> designed specifically for the 500 Series format.
\nTaking its inspiration from the sonic character of classic Retro Instruments designs like the Sta-Level, the Doublewide brings warm, smooth, and musical tube compression<\/strong> to your 500 rack.
\nWith its rich harmonic saturation, wide frequency response, and refined dynamic control, it's the perfect tool for adding analogue tone and vintage glue to vocals, instruments, and mixes.<\/p>\n

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Key Features<\/h3>\n
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  • All-tube design<\/strong> featuring a high-voltage internal power supply for full dynamic headroom.<\/li>\n
  • Dual-slot 500 Series format<\/strong> - delivers full Retro tube circuitry within a compact module.<\/li>\n
  • Classic variable-mu compression<\/strong> for smooth, musical dynamic control.<\/li>\n
  • Continuously variable Attack and Release controls<\/strong> for fine-tuned performance on any source.<\/li>\n
  • Threshold and Output controls<\/strong> for precise gain staging and drive shaping.<\/li>\n
  • True bypass and stereo link<\/strong> capabilities for flexible use in tracking or mix bus applications.<\/li>\n
  • High headroom and low noise floor<\/strong> thanks to Retro's custom tube and transformer design.<\/li>\n
  • Perfect for vocals, bass, acoustic instruments, and drums<\/strong> - adding warmth and natural glue.<\/li>\n
  • Hand-built in the USA using premium components and tested to audiophile standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Applications<\/h3>\n
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    • Vocals:<\/strong> Achieve smooth, natural compression with tube warmth and presence.<\/li>\n
    • Bass & Instruments:<\/strong> Add harmonic depth and analogue weight to your tone.<\/li>\n
    • Drums:<\/strong> Enhance punch and control with organic compression behaviour.<\/li>\n
    • Mix Bus:<\/strong> Glue and cohesion with the classic Retro Instruments tube character.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Technical Specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Unit Type<\/th>\nAll-Tube 500 Series Compressor (Dual Slot)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Circuit Type<\/th>\nClass A tube gain stage with variable-mu compression<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Tubes<\/th>\n4 \u00d7 miniature high-voltage dual-triode tubes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Controls<\/th>\nThreshold, Attack, Release, Output Gain, Stereo Link, Bypass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Compression Type<\/th>\nProgramme-dependent tube \/ variable-mu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Frequency Response<\/th>\n20 Hz - 20 kHz \u00b10.5 dB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Noise Floor<\/th>\n-85 dBu typical<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Max Gain Reduction<\/th>\nUp to 20 dB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Input\/Output Impedance<\/th>\n10 k\u03a9 balanced \/ 600 \u03a9 output<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Power Requirement<\/th>\nStandard 500 Series \u00b116V & +48V rails (internal tube power conversion)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Format<\/th>\nDual 500 Series slot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Origin<\/th>\nHand-built in the USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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      Why Choose the Retro Instruments Doublewide?<\/h3>\n

      The Retro Instruments Doublewide<\/strong> brings the unmistakable sound of vintage tube compression to the 500 Series world.
      \nOffering smooth, musical, and harmonically rich compression<\/strong>, It's ideal for vocals, bass, acoustic sources, or mix bus glue.
      \nWith its high-voltage operation and world-class build quality, the Doublewide delivers the warmth, clarity, and sonic elegance<\/strong> that have made Retro Instruments a studio essential.<\/p>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Retro Instruments Doublewide \u2013 All-Tube 500 Series Compressor The Retro Instruments Doublewide is a premium all-tube compressor designed specifically for the 500 Series format. Taking its inspiration from the sonic character of classic Retro Instruments designs like the Sta-Level, the Doublewide brings warm, smooth, and musical tube compression to your 500 rack. With its rich […]\n","protected":false},"featured_media":70205,"template":"","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"%%post_title%%","_seopress_titles_desc":"%%post_excerpt%%","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"both","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":301,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"Retro Instruments Doublewide,Retro Doublewide compressor,tube compressor 500 series,Retro Instruments tube module,analog 500 series compressor,variable-mu compressor,Retro tube compression,Retro Instruments outboard gear,handmade tube compressor USA","_seopress_news_disabled":"","_seopress_video_disabled":"","_seopress_video":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas_manual":[],"_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable_all":"","_seopress_pro_rich_snippets_disable":[],"_seopress_pro_schemas":[]},"product_brand":[4185],"product_cat":[1831,1803],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-31092","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-retro-instruments","product_cat-kompressorer","product_cat-outboard","first","onbackorder","taxable","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-07-22 22:52:17","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"product_tag","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyberfarm.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/31092","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyberfarm.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyberfarm.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyberfarm.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/70205"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cyberfarm.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31092"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyberfarm.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=31092"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyberfarm.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=31092"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cyberfarm.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=31092"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}