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Product information "IGS Audio ZEN"

If you want your music sounds like yin n' yang, you need a ZEN.

The ZEN is unique. The construction is based on the legendary compressors used in Abbey Road Studios. It's the musical canon of art used by The Beatles. The ZEN Compressor audio circuit is based on 14 bi-polar transistors in each channel. The compression is achieved by 8 hand-matched Zener diodes biased by a perfect feedback circuit.

Safety Warnings
Safety Warnings: The specific safety instructions for the product are provided in its user manual.
Manufacturer information

IGS Audio

IGS Audio spzoo

Karoliny 4 40-186 Katowice Poland

igs@igsaudio.com

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Tech-Info
BASIC FEATURES
Compression typeZener diodes
Stereo LinkYes
HPFYes, 60, 90, 120, 240Hz
Hard wire bypassYes
All stepped manipulatorsYes
INPUT & OUTPUT
Input Impedance (balanced)10k Ohm
Output Impedance (balanced)75 Ohm
Audio transformersYes, IGS Custom, on inputs and outputs
LEVELS
Operating Level+4 dBu
Dynamic Range>100dB
Noise Level-99dBu
Max. gain36dB
Max Gain Reduction-35dB
TIME CONSTANTS
Attack:8 - 100 ms, x4 switchable
RatioVariable, depends on the input settings, plus Limiter
Release:10 - 2000 ms, x4 switchable
BANDWIDTH
Frequency response20 Hz - 20 kHz, +/- 0.1dB
DISTORTION (@ 20 HZ - 20 KHZ)
Signal to Noise Ratio>90dB
THD+N>86dB
IMD (SMPTE)>90dB
Crosstalk80dB @ 1kHz
FRONT PANEL
VU MetersYes, GR in dB's, left & right,
POWER
VoltageSelectable 115/230 VAC
Power consumption<30 VAC
Power supplyLinear, internal
PACKING BOX
Dimensions19" unit
Shipping weight9 kg / 5 lbs
OTHERS
Used forMastering, tracking