Inward Connections The Brute Discrete 500 Series Opto-cell Limiter

[schizoacoustic]

Inward Connections The Brute is one of the most well suited limiters within the 500 series format to obtain a "high-end" vocal sound. It will add warmth and presence to your vocal, bringing out a breathy and airy quality while also smoothing out peaks and bringing the vocal up front in your mix. The Brute is also excellent for guitars, bass, and anywhere else and smooth and warm optical limiter can be of use.

Features

• Gain reduction control
• Zero adjust trim
• Output level control
• Hi-Pass filter: 250Hz for detector circuit
• Bypass switch
• LED lighted VU meter
• VU meter output/reduction switch
• Link switch
• VF600 all discrete legendary amp blocks
• Optocell reduction circuitry identical to TSL-3 Tube Limiter
• Balance input and output transformers
• Fits standard 500 series slot configuration mechanically and electrically
• Powder coating in gunmetal gray

Specifications

• Gain Reduction: up to 40dB
• Input Impedance: >100K ohms balance
• Output Impedance: 600 ohms balance
• Frequency Response: +/- 0.5dB@20Hz to 50KHz
• Output Signal to Noise: -95dB or greater
• THD + Noise: .01%@1KHz/+4dBu
• Reserve Makeup Gain: +15dB