[Red Mastering]

Hello gents,

I must admit that CV on insert (during mix or master) doesn't work for me
I tried many times, tweaking freakin' knobs,.....didn't like the results
it was always too obvious and too much,
plus one thing which really makes me unhappy, a level
when I switch to bypass, signal is always louder,
I need to add I am after subtle coloration, not a crunch!
so let's say input level about 6-7, normal mode,
bias around 6-7, (0.25-0.27 mA)
TRIODE mode
and output around 8
if I want have a really subtle, transparent almost sound,
I can have it with this setup, but then bypassing unit I have output about 4-6dB louder of dry signal then wet....
of course I can add INPUT, but this means more TUBE, and transparency farewell
I can add output, but same thing (more tube distortion)
obviously bias adds character too,

So after many trials I decided that Culture Vulture isn't a good idea on master or 2nd buss as an insert at all
I use it extensively but only as a send, so I mix wet and dry for my likeing

any others with ideas ????