[NAMM] TK Audio BC2-ME

The BC2-ME is a unit suited for mastering. TK Audio have added features such as illuminated switches, switchable output-stage between electronically-balanced or transformer balanced class-A.

BC2-ME uses the same basic sound path as the BC1, plus the extra features. The class-A mode is designed to offer a more vintage tone, like fat, punchy low-end response with more low mid character, the company says. The output section is the same as the one used in the DP1.

BC2-ME also has a switch designed to add extra harmonics to the compressed signal. The blend control offers 23 steps from straight to compressed signal.

BC2-ME Features

• All rotary controls stepped.

• All push buttons illuminated. Soft light when not engaged.

• THD switch, adds extra harmonics (even) to the compressed signal.

• New VCA circuit.

• Can be upgraded with separate VCA modules that holds up to eight VCA chips in parallel.

• True bypass.

• Stepped precision blend control using a 4-deck ELMA switch.

• Five HPF frequencies.

• Gain-reduction meter with 20 LED’s, 0.5dB resolution.

• Ratio starts at 1.25:1.

• Threshold –20dB to +20dB. 41 steps. (picture shows –10dB to +10dB)

• Make-up gain 0 to 10dB, 41 steps.

• Output switchable between electronically-balanced or transformer-balanced class-A built around heavy Carnhill transformers.

• Balanced, external side-chain inputs.

Availability:

The BC2-ME is expected to ship in February 2012.

More information: TK Audio