TK Audio BC2-ME

TK Audio’s BC2-ME is a perfect tool for mastering. It is based on the same basic sound path as the BC1, added with some nice features like illuminated switches and switchable output-stage between electronically-balanced or transformer balanced class-A. The class-A mode offers a more vintage tone, like fat, punchy low-end response with more low mid character. BC2-ME also has a switch that adds extra “even” harmonics to the compressed signal.

Specifications

•  Noise floor: below 104dBm
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz, less than -0.3dB
• THD+N: less than 0.006% @ +8dBm
• Max output level: +27dBu @ 600ohms load

Features:

• Threshold: -20dB to +20dB
• Ratio: 1.25:1 / 1.5:1 / 2:1 / 4:1 / 10:1
• Attack: UF (ultrafast) /0.1/0.3/0.6/1/3/10/30/60/120mS
• Release: 50mS/100mS/300mS/600mS/1.2S/Auto
• HP Filter: 75Hz, 100Hz, 125Hz, 150Hz, 250Hz, -6dB octave
• Compression: in/out
• External sidechain: in/out
• Dual or single sidechain detectors (L+R)
• THD: adds extra even harmonics
• Class-A: selects the transformer balanced class-A output stage
• Straight signal mute
• LED gain reduction meter in 0.5dB steps
• Make-up: 0 to +10dB in 41 steps
• Blend control: from straight to dry in 21 steps
• Balanced input: 40kohm impedance
• Balanced output: 100ohm impedance
• External sidechain input: balanced TRS jacks
• Regulated, internal power supply with a toroidal transformer
• Selectable between 115 and 230V