TK Audio BC2-ME

chrisjones · 16th January 2012

Just got this newsletter from TK Audio...

TK Audio’s vision is to make products that will satisfy our customers needs. During years of success with our BC1 we have received a lot of requests of customize units with stepped controls, more suitable for mastering. Therefore we now launch BC2-ME, a unit perfect for mastering. Except for the stepped controls we also added some nice features like 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 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 harmonics to the compressed signal. The blend control offers 23 steps from straight to compressed signal.

Features:

* All rotary controls stepped.

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

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

* Improved VCA circuit.

* Can be upgraded with separate VCA modules that holds up to eight VCA chips in
parallel to get as low noise as possible.

* 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 -10dB to +10dB. 41 steps.

* Make-up gain 0 to 10dB, 41 steps.

* Output switchable between electronically-balanced or transformer-balanced class-A.

* Balanced, external sidechain inputs.

More info and price on the web page very soon!
Shipping expect to start in February 2012.

Krubbadoo · 16th January 2012

Can we get a hi-res pic somewhere? Prince info anywhere? Thanks.

prologicmusic · 17th January 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krubbadoo

Can we get a hi-res pic somewhere? Prince info anywhere? Thanks.

Was just thinking the same. Love my BC1

lydpik · 17th January 2012

++1

fingerbeats · 17th January 2012

When it was called the BC1 PRO!

TK Audio - The strip and BC1 Pro - YouTube

elmolemon · 17th January 2012

Stepped controls? Switchable transformer-balanced output?

This is great!!!!

Tekay · 17th January 2012

Even bigger picture is available at www.tkaudio.se under support/downloads. Threshold range is -20db to +20dB, not as shown on the prototype picture.
More info when available.

Preliminary list prices:
$ 2,208:- USD
£ 1,432:- GBP ex VAT
1,727:- Euro ex VAT
15,196:- SEK ex VAT

chrisjones · 17th January 2012

I always wished my BC1 had more HP freq to choose from and a switchable transformer output stage.

This is really some great news! I have a feeling this will be another hit from TK Audio.

sakamoto · 17th January 2012

Woow..finally arrive.great news Tekay....

Tekay · 18th January 2012

Well the inside layout took much longer than expected as we have been pretty busy last year. More units in this line will be presented soon.

lexanderg · 18th January 2012

Hi, I was wondering how different is this unit in comparison with the vintage design CL1mk2 ?

Thanks

Goliath|Audio · 18th January 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tekay

Listprices:
$ 2.208:- USD

$2.21 (rounded up) Heh I will take 100.

Yes, I know, this is $2,208

Tekay · 18th January 2012

The only thing CL1mk2 and BC2-ME is charing is the output stage. CL1mk2 uses a diode bridge and three transformer so the sound is quite different.

Krubbadoo · 18th January 2012

Hi Tekay!
This product seems really nice.
One question about the CL1mk2... Is it more compressing in a 2254 or 33609 way?

Tekay · 18th January 2012

The sound path is a mix of a 33609 and 2254, all class-A.

Krubbadoo · 18th January 2012

Another question...

For a more authentic FX384 compression is it possible to replace the VCA by an older one as in the 384?
I love the idea of carnhills on an SSL Bus style comp so much.

Tekay · 18th January 2012

Haven't tried an old DBX VCA in there but I can't see any problems of putting one in there. The old VCA circuits that DBX used is not available any more.

Krubbadoo · 18th January 2012

Thanks very much

Krubbadoo · 18th January 2012

May I ask you what exactly does the THD do?
Your adaptation of the crush section on Alan Smart?

Tekay · 19th January 2012

The VCA circuit has a trimmer for lowest THD, the THD switch will raise it to the about 0,5-1% THD. Harmonics are mostly even.

Audio Child · 25th January 2012

Was gonna grab a Dramwer 1968 now this!
Hope KMR will stock it so i can get it on credit!

ONDRAY · 25th January 2012

+1, seems like you've captured all my wants.

Tekay · 25th January 2012

KMR is a TKA reseller so I guess you should just give them a call.

DanGo · 26th January 2012

Wow, this looks great! Stepped controls and transformer on/off are particularly exciting!

Tekay · 26th January 2012

It's not just the transformers that is switched in and out, it's also a discrete class A circuit that is driving the transformers.

DanGo · 27th January 2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tekay

The sound path is a mix of a 33609 and 2254, all class-A.

Tekay, please remind me again which these are? Neve and?? So is this a departure from the more SSL like sound? Wish I could hear it...

superwack · 27th January 2012

33609 is NEVE and 2254 is also NEVE

DanGo · 27th January 2012

Thanks! So this is a significant departure from the BC1 then... Very interesting.

ionian · 28th January 2012

Wow. Pricey, but has fantastic features and stepped is worth it. Looks like it's worth every penny. Also, love the idea of switchable between electronically balanced and transformers. Beautiful stuff.

Congrats. Gonna definitely get around to demoing this.

Regards,
Frank

lydpik · 28th January 2012

I'm more into SSL kind of compressing, so that wound be BC1 right?

16th January 2012	#1
chrisjones Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Tellus Posts: 275 Thread Starter	TK Audio BC2-ME Just got this newsletter from TK Audio... TK Audio’s vision is to make products that will satisfy our customers needs. During years of success with our BC1 we have received a lot of requests of customize units with stepped controls, more suitable for mastering. Therefore we now launch BC2-ME, a unit perfect for mastering. Except for the stepped controls we also added some nice features like 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 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 harmonics to the compressed signal. The blend control offers 23 steps from straight to compressed signal. Features: * All rotary controls stepped. * All push buttons illuminated. Soft light when not engaged. * THD switch, adds extra harmonics (even) to the compressed signal. * Improved VCA circuit. * Can be upgraded with separate VCA modules that holds up to eight VCA chips in parallel to get as low noise as possible. * 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 -10dB to +10dB. 41 steps. * Make-up gain 0 to 10dB, 41 steps. * Output switchable between electronically-balanced or transformer-balanced class-A. * Balanced, external sidechain inputs. More info and price on the web page very soon! Shipping expect to start in February 2012. __________________ "Don't believe everything you read, hearing is believing"

17th January 2012	#7
Tekay Gear nut Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 99	Even bigger picture is available at www.tkaudio.se under support/downloads. Threshold range is -20db to +20dB, not as shown on the prototype picture. More info when available. Preliminary list prices: $ 2,208:- USD £ 1,432:- GBP ex VAT 1,727:- Euro ex VAT 15,196:- SEK ex VAT __________________ Tekay Vintagedesign / TK Audio Halmstad - Sweden

28th January 2012	#29
ionian Lives for gear Joined: May 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 1,846	Wow. Pricey, but has fantastic features and stepped is worth it. Looks like it's worth every penny. Also, love the idea of switchable between electronically balanced and transformers. Beautiful stuff. Congrats. Gonna definitely get around to demoing this. Regards, Frank __________________ My equipment: A Commodore 64, 2 1541 Disk Drives, Dr T's Music Studio and a Casiotone CT-460. www.frankperri.com Never listen to opinions regarding tape, digital, analog, plug-ins, hardware, software, amp modelers, etc. For every 50 nobodies on Gearslutz that say a piece of gear doesn't sound good enough to cut it, I know at least one somebody who is cutting it in NYC with that piece of gear. www.diehipster.com

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18th January 2012	#10
Tekay Gear nut Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 99	Well the inside layout took much longer than expected as we have been pretty busy last year. More units in this line will be presented soon.

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Tekay Gear nut Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 99	The VCA circuit has a trimmer for lowest THD, the THD switch will raise it to the about 0,5-1% THD. Harmonics are mostly even.

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Audio Child Lives for gear Joined: May 2009 Posts: 1,191	Was gonna grab a Dramwer 1968 now this! Hope KMR will stock it so i can get it on credit!

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