Art TCS

The ART TCS is a single channel compressor that is all analog and is a tube based dynamic processor. It has XLR connections in the back and is a rack mountable unit that will take up two rack space units.


UTILIZATION

The configuration of the ART TCS is pretty easy to follow and overall the compressor is quite easy to use. It has knobs for gain, ratio, release, attack, and threshold, and then has three knobs to control various things including what shows up on the meter. These are pretty basic parameters for a compressor, so if you have any idea about what you are doing with a compressor, you won't have any trouble with this unit. The manual for the Tube Tech CL1B is pretty complete, but isn't necessary when learning this compressor.


SOUND QUALITY

I really can't say enough about the warm and fullness that the ART TCS possess. It is these qualities that make it a great compressor for vocals, but is also capable of getting good results with just about any other instrument you can think of that you would want to compress. I'm a huge fan of just about the whole line of ART compressors, the TCS definitely fits right in with the other great sounding products that they have put out.


OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the ART TCS for about two years and have found it to be truly a great sounding compressor. It is extremely easy to use and doesn't require any learning curve really. Like all top end compressors, the ART TCS costs a pretty penny, but if you are a professional looking for top notch tone, it doesn't really get too much better than this. The ART TCS is intended for professionals so you can't really expect it to be too cheap of a product. Tube Tech has a truly impressive line of gear, and the ART TCS is a prime example of the world that they are capable of.

Compressor, gate, d-esser, expander
Technology lamp in an optical circuit and VCA
The connector is a conventional compressor, IN and OUT jack and XLR, side chain, between jack instrument faade.
The construction is robust, no knobs that take directemment the circuit (as is usual on some brands now ...)
Inside, there is a toroidal transformer, known to be less likely to cause noise (this type of transformer used by Avalon on some of its products)
Seulles The problem is that the gain of CONTRL can be for the instrument input (front) for XLR inputs, the gain is controlled by the device prcde that the CHT.
But a fawn gnrale, everything is dmande the compressor is, with a 12AX7 tube for rchaufer sound (and it is).
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UTILIZATION

The manual is quite simple (in English ...), with some examples not exhaustive.
Technology-V3 Variable Valve Voicing East explains, and is really INTERESTED, because you can now make the lamp rings Fawn frquence optimizes the instrument (or voice) line .
Gnrale configuration is fairly simple (it's a compressor) and we understand how it works quickly trs.

SOUND QUALITY

So, the .... Congratulations, Art!
The sound is really fantastic! Round, warm, full of punch and most importantly, a DEFINITIONS amazing!
I Aplique a mix, and the instruments took a surprising relief. Low, even compresses cylindrical probe with an ataque prcise, and do not sound always Touf.
A real treat!
For percussion, there is no doubt, is the prsence, the sound is natural and can be as neutral and natural compression with optical compression, more aggressive and stained with VCA circuit, or we shuffled the two fawns can be compressed (there are four ...)
But what is really patant is that the dynamics are well, and the sound is not at all dnatur no ear fatigue, in contrast, sounds trs, trs agr Able!
A must!
(I have not used the d-esser)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two days, and I can say that would be difficult without it now.
What I like least is that you can not gain CONTRL XLR inputs (the button GAIN faade used exclusively between the instrument)
Another point is the ngatif GATE ... This slice of fawn steep. I tried many rglages (as much as possible with two knobs ...) and there is nothing, it cuts to a shot and it means. Too bad!
A point troisime ngatif is the start of the unit: Never turn your amp before!! The circuit of the compressor is qualques moments to stabilizer in the ignition and then, suddenly, one standard "boom" is heard. I think they could have put a protection circuit silent, full of devices have a.
Fawn gnrale, I am satisfied (do not forget the price, all the same)
Report qualitprix I think more than satisfactory, because the sound that you get overrides on all aspects.
I think I would do this choice.

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SOUND QUALITY

I do not see the slightest interest in this device. it was me selling the merits and I bought a pair. I think it is money thrown out the window. This "compressor" has no place in a professional studio, possibly in a tiny home studio!! It's simple, it serves me as decoration in my racks.

OVERALL OPINION

I only used a couple of times, then I scrapped the only compressor that does not compress!! I'm addressing it, and even at max (threshold, ratio) I do not feel any compression. I tried on the live, not better !!!!! I am considering the price, do not expect the tube-tech or another in the same range, but I prefer to use plugs very far from home type ssl waves. Excellent value for money, there is nothing for nothing! No need to say that I did not redeem.