Fully analog, stereo vari-mu tube compressor with digital recall. Since digital footprints became part of the modern age, analog flavor was demanded more than ever. It is hard to imagine more musical and rich sounding compression than vari-mu desgin. This time ng500 line presents _RHEA – most noble of all, where modern age meets vintage, literally. Regardless its digital control features, _RHEA is a fully analog unit. Audio signal is processed only via analog components!
Features:
- 100% analog device with +24dBu of headroom
- True stereo tube vari-mu style compressor
- High voltage tube operation
- Interstage CARNHILL transformers
- Input and output level control for maximum flexibility
- Mix knob for parallel compression
- THD – harmonic distortion with two modes (Medium + High)
- SIDE CHAIN FILTERS – 3 high pass filters at 60,90 and 150 Hz
- 500 series and ng500 (e.g. _TITAN) series compatible
- Total Recall and plugin control compatible with most DAWs.
- Analog automation in DAW
- Fully digitally controlled and isolated analog circuit,
- Digital recall can be acheived by connecting unit directly through front panel mini USB socket, or using it inside _TITAN chassis,
- 4 touch sensitive encoders allow record automation of particular parameters (Threshold, Mix, Input, Output) in DAW,
- True bypass,
- Accurate analogue GR meter and its precise simulation implemented in the plug-in itself,
- Free software and firmware upgrades
True tube compression
_RHEA is true tube compressor, where gain reduction is literally implemented via tube circuit. As vari-mu design is feed backward compression, its behavior is known for amazing musical results!
Interstage transformers
To properly integrate tubes into modern audio levels, just before signal is passed to the tubes, transformers are doing its magic! And that strongly emphasize the low end!
Mix knob for parallel compression
With MIX knob at your disposal, parallel compression has never been simpler to achieve!
With _RHEA your MIX setting can be automated in your DAW. Did You ever wanted to push your compressor harder in chorus? Nothing simpler! Just record automation using touch sensitive encoder, or draw your automation lines in DAW!
THD – add color to your mixes
THD stands for “Total harmonic distortion” and it allows to saturate your signal with beautiful analog color.
Side chain filters
_RHEA Side chain filter functionality allows to modify signal going into the compressor’s detector.
It includes 3 high pass filters at 60,90 and 150 Hz.
500 series and ng500 series compatible
Regardless its extensions, _RHEA is fully compatible unit with 500 series standard (*). Digital features can be enabled through front panel mini USB socket.
ng500 – Next Generation 500 series is a physical extension to 500 series, which makes _RHEA fully compatible with _TITAN frame – this allows to control all devices in chassis through one USB/Ethernet cable.
Hardware A/B
Even using _RHEA as pure analog signal processor you can easily switch between two parallel settings with a magic of a simple buttons.
Total recall and plugin control
Along with classic analog compressor You receive most demanded feature in audio industry – TOTAL RECALL. Full plugin control through VST2/VST3/AU/AAX/AAX DSP – makes _RHEA compatible with most, if not all major DAWs. Total integration with your beloved DAW will change your workflow forever!
Fast shipping and professional packing
Because of our long-standing relationship with UPS FedEx DHL, and other major global carriers, we are able provide various shipping options. Our warehouse personnel will pack each item according to our strict specifications. Prior to shipping the goods are thoroughly inspected and secured. Every day we ship hundreds of packages to our customers across many countries. The fact that we're dedicated to becoming the largest online retailer in the world is evident. The warehouses and centers of distribution are in Europe and the USA.
Note that orders containing more than one item are processed according to the particular item.
We will inspect each and every one of the products before they are shipped. Today, the majority orders will be shipped within 48 hours. The delivery time will be between 3-7 working days.
Returns
The stock market is always changing. It's not entirely managed by us, since we are involved with multiple organizations, such as the factory and the storage. The actual levels of stock can change at any time. Please understand it may happen that your order is out of stock when the order has been placed.
Our policy runs for a period of 30 days. However, if the 30 days have elapsed from the date you purchased the product, we are unable to give you a refund or exchange.
For your item to be eligible for return, it must be unopened and in the condition you received it in. It should also be in the original packaging.
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