Vertigo Sound VSC-3 Compressor The VSC-3 is the legal successor of the VSC-2, which now is a modern classic and can be found in many top class studios around the world.
Vertigo Sound spent a lot of effort making a good product even better. The VSC-3 can do all the tricks the VSC-2 is known and loved for plus a bunch of new features and options.
The VSC-3 is still named QUAD DISCRETE COMPRESSOR because it`s topology stays the same.
 It is so named, because it uses 4 VCAs built using only discrete components. It’s design is a nod toward the best VCA based compressors of the 70s and 80s.
The Vertigo VCA is in fact named 1979. Some of the best features of these classic Compressors have been complimented in the VSC.
This classic based topology is combined with a modern mastering grade signal path. Some unique and innovative features lie beneath the bonnet, such as the ratio which increases with level in ‘Soft’ mode. Dual Mono, True Stereo SC & Mono summed SC functionality switchable to RMS or PEAK Detection Dual - Mono, no shared contols - Mid side capability Stereo and Mono SC Mode Channel A controls become master The Stereo signal is phase coherent under all settings No phase shift or L-R problems can occur due to the innovative SC design Signal path is of Mastering quality Real stereo mode! Channel A is stereo master There is a minimum of circuitry with a hard relay bypass Settings from Soft Knee (Soft=TipToe) to Hard Knee (Brick) The Ratio selection switch compensates to provide equal loudness, allowing immediate comparison Easy to recall! All parameters are detented (optional for Threshold & Makeup) Wide selection of time constants. You can choose between 10 Attack and Release settings Slow and fast Auto release Mode Side chain High Pass Filters with two switchable frequencies are provided onboard 20 segment gainreduction bargraph meter for each channel 0,25dB to 20dB Handsome parameter control via customized scale ranges Internal components are of the ultimate quality, modified where necessary A Toroid transformer ensures no PSU noise The ‘1979’ VCA is made of individual components, no Integrated Circuits Encased in a ceramic material for thermal stability Discrete VCA adds vintage character to the sound The harder it compresses the more it colours This VCA delivers Real Analogue punch A Cinemag transformer and a state of the art line-out driver complete the picture by providing perfectly balanced In and Outs THE DISCRETE VCA 1979 99% of all newer designs use an I-ntegrated C-ircuit for this job which makes production easy and cost extensive. Here‘s the big difference!The Vertigo Sound 1979 is a fully discrete V-oltage C-ontrolled A-mplifier. This VCA colours the signal the more you compress and „Make Up“ the output. This basic effect plus a very well thought out circuitry and choice of components gives you a fresh, punchy precise sound without sounding dull or nasty even if the unit is pushed hard. THE CONCEPT OF THE VSC-3 The Quad Discrete Compressor uses four discrete 1979 VCAs in it’s two channels. Each channel has one VCA in the Audio Path and another in the sidechain. In Stereo SC Mode both sidechains are fully active; they are not summed together. The higher signal peak on either channel results in equal compression of both.In Stereo SC Mode the VSC-2 reacts even to out of phase signal peaks without image shift. This is a unique innovation, far removed from simple Stereo Linking. The precision of this technique makes the Vertigo ideally suited for Mastering and Mix Bus compression. The Mono SC Mode is the exact opposite and is primarly designed to work in combination with RMS or for effect compression.With Dual Mode each channel has entirely separate controls and metering.Crosstallk is less than minus 100dB, like two separate units! Technical Specifications True Stereo SC /Mono summed SC/ Dual Mono switchable Cinemag Balanced In. That 1646 out Dynamic Range: 115 db Frequency response: 10 Hz … 70 kHz at -3dB gainreduction Max. Output Level: + 27 dBu / 600 Ohm balanced floating Signal to Noise Ratio at + 6 dBu = 97 db (20..20 kHz, unweighted, RMS) Noise: – 91 dBu (20 Hz – 22 khz – unweighted, RMS)  @ 0 db Unity Gain Crosstalk between channels: > 100 db at any frequency Power consumption: max 12 Watts

Vertigo Sound VSC-3 Compressor Mastering The VSC-3 is the legal successor of the VSC-2, which now is a modern classic and can be found in many top class studios around the world.
Vertigo Sound spent a lot of effort making a good product even better. The VSC-3 can do all the tricks the VSC-2 is known and loved for plus a bunch of new features and options.
The VSC-3 is still named QUAD DISCRETE COMPRESSOR because it`s topology stays the same.
 It is so named, because it uses 4 VCAs built using only discrete components. It’s design is a nod toward the best VCA based compressors of the 70s and 80s.
The Vertigo VCA is in fact named 1979. Some of the best features of these classic Compressors have been complimented in the VSC.
This classic based topology is combined with a modern mastering grade signal path. Some unique and innovative features lie beneath the bonnet, such as the ratio which increases with level in ‘Soft’ mode. Dual Mono, True Stereo SC & Mono summed SC functionality switchable to RMS or PEAK Detection Dual - Mono, no shared contols - Mid side capability Stereo and Mono SC Mode Channel A controls become master The Stereo signal is phase coherent under all settings No phase shift or L-R problems can occur due to the innovative SC design Signal path is of Mastering quality Real stereo mode! Channel A is stereo master There is a minimum of circuitry with a hard relay bypass Settings from Soft Knee (Soft=TipToe) to Hard Knee (Brick) The Ratio selection switch compensates to provide equal loudness, allowing immediate comparison Easy to recall! All parameters are detented (optional for Threshold & Makeup) Wide selection of time constants. You can choose between 10 Attack and Release settings Slow and fast Auto release Mode Side chain High Pass Filters with two switchable frequencies are provided onboard 20 segment gainreduction bargraph meter for each channel 0,25dB to 20dB Handsome parameter control via customized scale ranges Internal components are of the ultimate quality, modified where necessary A Toroid transformer ensures no PSU noise The ‘1979’ VCA is made of individual components, no Integrated Circuits Encased in a ceramic material for thermal stability Discrete VCA adds vintage character to the sound The harder it compresses the more it colours This VCA delivers Real Analogue punch A Cinemag transformer and a state of the art line-out driver complete the picture by providing perfectly balanced In and Outs THE DISCRETE VCA 1979 99% of all newer designs use an I-ntegrated C-ircuit for this job which makes production easy and cost extensive. Here‘s the big difference!The Vertigo Sound 1979 is a fully discrete V-oltage C-ontrolled A-mplifier. This VCA colours the signal the more you compress and „Make Up“ the output. This basic effect plus a very well thought out circuitry and choice of components gives you a fresh, punchy precise sound without sounding dull or nasty even if the unit is pushed hard. THE CONCEPT OF THE VSC-3 The Quad Discrete Compressor uses four discrete 1979 VCAs in it’s two channels. Each channel has one VCA in the Audio Path and another in the sidechain. In Stereo SC Mode both sidechains are fully active; they are not summed together. The higher signal peak on either channel results in equal compression of both.In Stereo SC Mode the VSC-2 reacts even to out of phase signal peaks without image shift. This is a unique innovation, far removed from simple Stereo Linking. The precision of this technique makes the Vertigo ideally suited for Mastering and Mix Bus compression. The Mono SC Mode is the exact opposite and is primarly designed to work in combination with RMS or for effect compression.With Dual Mode each channel has entirely separate controls and metering.Crosstallk is less than minus 100dB, like two separate units! Technical Specifications True Stereo SC /Mono summed SC/ Dual Mono switchable Cinemag Balanced In. That 1646 out Dynamic Range: 115 db Frequency response: 10 Hz … 70 kHz at -3dB gainreduction Max. Output Level: + 27 dBu / 600 Ohm balanced floating Signal to Noise Ratio at + 6 dBu = 97 db (20..20 kHz, unweighted, RMS) Noise: – 91 dBu (20 Hz – 22 khz – unweighted, RMS)  @ 0 db Unity Gain Crosstalk between channels: > 100 db at any frequency Power consumption: max 12 Watts

Vertigo Sound VSE-2 EQ The VSE-2 is another BIG IMPACT DESIGN and is setting a new benchmark for Tracking, Mix-Bus and Mastering applications. Unlike other EQs on the market the VSE-2 is equipped with six discrete gyrators and lots of matchless detailed features. This unique set-up makes the sound of the golden decade of analog recording equipment available in today‘s studio environment. VSE-2 Unique Features Discrete gyrator based Equalizer concept Discrete operational Cut and Boost amplifier +-8db 18 selectable frequencies on each channel Dual Mono Design Hi Pass Filter 10Hz-400Hz with Bypass Transformer balanced Input All EQ parameters controlled by rotary switches Unique A.I.R Mode (Enhancement of the auditory threshold) Smooth and Punchy Super Low Noise (-98dBu) Cut & Boost steps +-: 1dB, 2dB, 3,5dB, 5,5dB, 8dB Technical Specifications Cinemag Balanced In. That 1646 Balanced Out Dynamic Range: 122 dB+ Frequency response: 10 Hz … 80 kHz (– 3dB) Max. Output Level: + 23dBu / 600 Ohm balanced floating Signal to Noise Ratio at + 6dBu = 105dB (20 … 20 kHz, unweighted, RMS) Noise: – 99dBu (20 Hz – 22 kHz – unweighted, RMS) @ 0dB Unity Gain Crosstalk between channels: > 100dB Power consumption: max 10 Watts WHAT IS A GYRATOR? Originally proposed in 1948, a gyrator is a type of electronic network that can be used at the heart of equaliser designs as an alternative to its even older inductor predecessor. Although inductors are still popular with some designers looking for a vintage sound, they have inherent issues like ringing and odd harmonics. On the other hand, gyrators can work better than the ‘real thing’ and give the designer more freedom, a factor put to work in the VSE-2 to create, among other things, a tube-like distortion spectrum.The Vertigo Sound “Discrete Triple Gyrator 1972” uses a fully discrete circuitry, while other devices on the market realize the Gyrator using an standard IC. The well thought out design of Vertigo‘s Gyrator delivers a tube unit like distortion spectrum. The distortion is produced by the Gyrator itself at the frequency you dial in.

Vertigo Sound VSM-2 Basic The VSM-2 is a creative fully analog Mix and Mastering tool. The VSM offers MS, Blending and two sophisticated coloration generators in 2U size. The VSM-2 is also available in a “basic version” without harmonic Generators.This represents a „All In One“-solution for Mastering studios with no more need to invest in mastering consoles, switching devices, monitor controllers, MS En & de-coders etc. Like all Vertigo Sound products, the VSM-2 is manufactured to the highest industry standards to guarantee the utmost performance and maximum durability. VSM-2 Basic: All analog, latency free processing Two fully balanced inserts on XLR offering MS En & DE-coding Level compensated MS En & DE-coding Insert 1 provides Dry-Wet Mix control „Parallel Compression“ for LR and MS Insert 2 provides „M&S Stereo Width“ control Level compensated AFL Solo for M and S-Signal All controls can be easily recalled via stepped controls, pointer knobs & fine scales Hardwire bypass for all and each processing stage Excellent headroom with up to +30dbu at the Ins & Outs Level matching of the inputs and outputs Fast input and output metering plus various clip leds Colour coded switch controls for easy intuitive operation Superior crafted & anodized frontplate in „sun orange“ & blue metallic silk screen print The VSM-2 a.k.a. Mix Satellite offers plenty of hugely useful functions for mixing and mastering in one unit. Of course in daily studio life, even in the worst case scenario, you won‘t need all the functions of the VSM-2 at once. Carefully spot the problems you want to fix and choose the appropriate processing technique of the VSM-2. The Mix Satellite allows you to try different processing strategies without any loss of time!
You can switch between conventional Stereo and MS processing within seconds or you can blend the Mix with the unprocessed signal by dialing only one knob. The Solo M&S Function allows you to listen closely to M or S and to optimize your processing setting! Technical progress and purity of analogue and digital equipment effectively removed distortion as a stylistic device from the audio engineers‘ tool repertoire of today.The VSM-2 Harmonic generators allow you to colour, saturate, enhance, compress, limit or distort your program material! Now you are able to put real analog life into „dead sounds“ out of the box. All parameters to create your own kind of musical coloration are on hand with the Mix Satellite VSM-2! Technical Specifications All Ins & Outs electronically balanced Dynamic Range: 128 db Frequency response: 10 Hz … 100 kHz (+- 1 db) Max. Output Level: + 30 dBu THD at +28dbu <= 0,003% Signal to Noise Ratio at + 6 dBu = 104 db (20..20 kHz, unweighted, RMS) Noise: – 98 dBu (20 Hz – 22 khz – unweighted, RMS) @ 0 db Unity Gai Power consumption: max 30 Watts

Vertigo Sound VSM-2 Full Version The VSM-2 is a creative fully analog Mix and Mastering tool. The VSM offers MS, Blending and two sophisticated coloration generators in 2U size. The VSM-2 is also available in a “basic version” without harmonic Generators.This represents a „All In One“-solution for Mastering studios with no more need to invest in mastering consoles, switching devices, monitor controllers, MS En & de-coders etc. Like all Vertigo Sound products, the VSM-2 is manufactured to the highest industry standards to guarantee the utmost performance and maximum durability. VSM-2 Basic: All analog, latency free processing Two fully balanced inserts on XLR offering MS En & DE-coding Level compensated MS En & DE-coding Insert 1 provides Dry-Wet Mix control „Parallel Compression“ for LR and MS Insert 2 provides „M&S Stereo Width“ control Level compensated AFL Solo for M and S-Signal All controls can be easily recalled via stepped controls, pointer knobs & fine scales Hardwire bypass for all and each processing stage Excellent headroom with up to +30dbu at the Ins & Outs Level matching of the inputs and outputs Fast input and output metering plus various clip leds Colour coded switch controls for easy intuitive operation Superior crafted & anodized frontplate in „sun orange“ & blue metallic silk screen print VSM-2 „full version“ additional features: Two independent stereo coloration circuits Stereo & M or S Generation of pure 2nd & 3rd harmonics Each coloration generator is independantly switchable to M, S or LR Excessive harmonic filtering possibilties for each harmonic generator RMS LED level control for equal level of harmonic generators Unique „Track“ mode for processing individual instruments Soft & Hard clip switching capability The VSM-2 a.k.a. Mix Satellite offers plenty of hugely useful functions for mixing and mastering in one unit. Of course in daily studio life, even in the worst case scenario, you won‘t need all the functions of the VSM-2 at once. Carefully spot the problems you want to fix and choose the appropriate processing technique of the VSM-2. The Mix Satellite allows you to try different processing strategies without any loss of time!
You can switch between conventional Stereo and MS processing within seconds or you can blend the Mix with the unprocessed signal by dialing only one knob. The Solo M&S Function allows you to listen closely to M or S and to optimize your processing setting! Technical progress and purity of analogue and digital equipment effectively removed distortion as a stylistic device from the audio engineers‘ tool repertoire of today.The VSM-2 Harmonic generators allow you to colour, saturate, enhance, compress, limit or distort your program material! Now you are able to put real analog life into „dead sounds“ out of the box. All parameters to create your own kind of musical coloration are on hand with the Mix Satellite VSM-2! Technical Specifications All Ins & Outs electronically balanced Dynamic Range: 128 db Frequency response: 10 Hz … 100 kHz (+- 1 db) Max. Output Level: + 30 dBu THD at +28dbu <= 0,003% Signal to Noise Ratio at + 6 dBu = 104 db (20..20 kHz, unweighted, RMS) Noise: – 98 dBu (20 Hz – 22 khz – unweighted, RMS) @ 0 db Unity Gai Power consumption: max 30 Watts

Vertigo Sound VSP-2 Mic Pre The VSP-2 is VERTIGO SOUNDs 3rd BIG IMPACT DESIGN and is setting a new benchmark in microphone amplification. The heart of this unit is Vertigo Sound 100% discrete Twin Op Amp circuit called the OPA (operational amplifier) 1976. These in-house stages are combined with Cinemags world famous CMMI-2C transformers to provide a smooth warm and defined sound from the lowest bass to the very top end of the sonic spectrum.The CMMI-2C transformer can handle very high input levels and provides a very linear phase behaviour because of low capacitance problems due to it`s low ratio of 1:2. Further the close ratio of the transformer forces the discrete OP Amp to provide most of the amplification in the VSP-2. This „full throttle“,“pedal to the floor“ circuitry enables a unique, rich, full and characterful sound. Controls and Features of the VSP-2 Gain control: 10-position Grayhill Rotaryswitch with 6db step increments. The full range of the unit is 12-72db Fine Gain control: 41 click Alps 0-6db fine gain trim 120Hz/off/80hz: Switch that engages lowcut input filter 12db/oct at 80hz or 120 HZ. Signal & Clip LED: This LED either indicates Green for a reasonable signal level presence at the output or red for close to Overload. There is no inbetween orange state to indicate clipping clearly. LED green: - 6dBu to 19dBu at the output of the VSP-2 >>>> reasonable output level LED red: +19dBu at the output of the VSP-2 >>>> close to clip level Note: The maximum output of the VSP-2 is +24dbU, the red clipping led indicates the maximum capable input level of most common converters and analog gear. INSTRUMENT IN: This is an unbalanced input for guitar, bass, samples, etc. This unbalanced input goes directly to the TWIN OPA input without using any circuitry inbetween. (Real DI Input) Simply throw the toggle switch and you‘re off. The output is muted when switching to avoid loud clicks in your monitors. 48V : 48V switches ramped phantom power. -20dB: The pad does not effect the input imedance of the VSP-2! The Pad circuitry is switched out the input stage completley when disabled.
It is recommended to use the Pad function for 12dB-18dB-24dB-30dB only. PHASE: Reverses the polarity of the pre amp‘s output. THE DISCRETE OP AMP 1976 99% of all newer designs use an Integrated Circuit for this job which makes production easy and cost extensive. Here‘s the big difference!The Vertigo Sound 1976 is a fully discrete
 DISCRETE OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIERThis very well thought out classic circuitry together with the Jensen JT16 transformer and Panasonic Coupling Caps plus the specific choice of components of the OP Amp gives you a fresh, punchy precise colourful sound without sounding dull or nasty at anytime. Technical Specifications Dual Mono Mic pre with 1,5K input impedance Jensen Balanced In. That 1646 Balanced Out Dynamic Range: 116 db @ 36dB Gain Frequency response: 10 Hz … 35 kHz (+– 1db) @ 36dB Gain Max. Output Level: + 24 dBu / 600 Ohm balanced floating Noise: -81dBu (20 Hz – 22 kHz – unweighted, RMS) @ 36 db Gain