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Behringer T1952 Tube Composer
Interactive compressor, expander, and gate. Features fully automatic or manual attack and release, Ultra Tube circuitry for added warmth without distortion and warmth control for generating tube sound independently.
"This composer plus POD = pro quality of thousands of $$$"
The reason I bought this peace of metal was to get a compressor that can add some tube feel to my Line 6 POD and, this thing made me very happy. Ideal for the studios with digital recording.
I am using it for my Ibanez guitar and Ibanez bass.
I am using it for my Ibanez guitar and Ibanez bass.
"Good for the price, but don't expect too much."
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Feature:For the price, this does offer quite alot, and as I said previously, it's functional. More control over the attack and release times on the gate would be nice though.
Quality:
The thing is rock solid. It doesn't sound great, but you can probably get away with dropping the thing onto a sidewalk multiple times without breaking it.
Value:
It's good for the price, but again, don't expect it to be very good. It's functional, and does what it needs to do for the price.
Desirability:
It looks nice, but it doesn't really have any sex appeal since it doesn't sound very good.
Sound:
This device doesn't have the best sound in the world, or even particularly good sound, but is functional. If you're on a tight budget, it will get the job done, but don't expect anything too spectacular. Keep your levels going in as high as possible, because this unit tends to bring in noise. The stock tubes are crap and should be replaced immediately.
Ease of Use:
It doesn't get much easier than this.
Support:
If it breaks, throw it away and buy a new one. You won't get any support from the company.
Overall:
It does what it needs to do, and has a good price tag. It could be alot better, but not in this price range.
Behringer T1952 Customer Review
Feature:
All the standard stuff. With the right valves the 'Warmth' control rocks.
Quality:
Nothing wrong with it. They have done a stunning job re-creating a vintage look and feel. The knobs may be plastic, but they are replicating backerlite knobs of years gone by. Backerlite is very britle and breaks easy.
Value:
So in-expensive that it's a joke.
Desirability:
Not one person / band / A&R guy etc has NOT commented on how cool it looks.
Sound:
Re-tubed it's a 10. Standard tubes - 8.5. This is my main compressor. I used it with standard tubes for a lonmg time. It is nice as is. I have used it on every thing. It's great on drums, guitar, and bass. I sometimes use it on vox too. I revalved it with two different vales and it rocks. Gonna buy at least another 3 for my studio?
Support:
Not had to use it.
Overall:
I'm buying 3 more! They are hand to find though.
All the standard stuff. With the right valves the 'Warmth' control rocks.
Quality:
Nothing wrong with it. They have done a stunning job re-creating a vintage look and feel. The knobs may be plastic, but they are replicating backerlite knobs of years gone by. Backerlite is very britle and breaks easy.
Value:
So in-expensive that it's a joke.
Desirability:
Not one person / band / A&R guy etc has NOT commented on how cool it looks.
Sound:
Re-tubed it's a 10. Standard tubes - 8.5. This is my main compressor. I used it with standard tubes for a lonmg time. It is nice as is. I have used it on every thing. It's great on drums, guitar, and bass. I sometimes use it on vox too. I revalved it with two different vales and it rocks. Gonna buy at least another 3 for my studio?
Support:
Not had to use it.
Overall:
I'm buying 3 more! They are hand to find though.
"Great functionality and it wont color the sound of your recordings."
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Feature:Lots of features and adjustments, I just set and forget.
Quality:
Very well made.
Value:
This is the best compressor/limiter for the best value, I'm getting another.
Desirability:
Cool looking piece of gear.
Sound:
This was just what I was looking for, a transparent compressor unit that doesn't color the sound.
Ease of Use:
Easy to use, and the documentation is easy to read.
Support:
I haven't needed support.
Overall:
Overall this is what I was looking for, compressor/limiter that is transparent with a warmth control.
"all they have to do is add pre-emphasis for us broadcasters."
Feature:
I wish the limiter was totally seperate from the compressor, but you need to employ the output control to set it. For $199.99 you can't go wrong with the t1952.
Quality:
I've had mine for a year & ahalf now & had no problems so for. IT looks good & seems to be built very well.
Value:
yes
Desirability:
It does look damn good I've got to admit. The performance is good but could be better. For me it is just a practical addition for my setup.
Sound:
I use it as a broadcast processor. With a compression ratio at 4:1 & threshold at -10 plus auto attack & release. I set the limiter control to where it activated the limiter then backed off just alittle to where the limiter leds come on very seldom. Adjusted the expander/gate till I had zero noise in pauses. It increased my audio at about 25%. Set the tube harmonics half way. sounds very good.
Support:
Iv'e never emailed them for any problems. But have emailed them several times with ?'s on the unit or ?'s about some of their other products I had some interest in. They don't even answer back most of the time. When they do, I think I might know the answer better than them.
Overall:
I am at this time looking for a better unit to run at the end of my audio chain, At then I will use the t1952 in the main inserts in my audio board to level things out befor going into my other processing units. I like the looks the most, the worst thing about it is the tube system. Dos'nt seem to do much for getting that true tube compressor sound.
I wish the limiter was totally seperate from the compressor, but you need to employ the output control to set it. For $199.99 you can't go wrong with the t1952.
Quality:
I've had mine for a year & ahalf now & had no problems so for. IT looks good & seems to be built very well.
Value:
yes
Desirability:
It does look damn good I've got to admit. The performance is good but could be better. For me it is just a practical addition for my setup.
Sound:
I use it as a broadcast processor. With a compression ratio at 4:1 & threshold at -10 plus auto attack & release. I set the limiter control to where it activated the limiter then backed off just alittle to where the limiter leds come on very seldom. Adjusted the expander/gate till I had zero noise in pauses. It increased my audio at about 25%. Set the tube harmonics half way. sounds very good.
Support:
Iv'e never emailed them for any problems. But have emailed them several times with ?'s on the unit or ?'s about some of their other products I had some interest in. They don't even answer back most of the time. When they do, I think I might know the answer better than them.
Overall:
I am at this time looking for a better unit to run at the end of my audio chain, At then I will use the t1952 in the main inserts in my audio board to level things out befor going into my other processing units. I like the looks the most, the worst thing about it is the tube system. Dos'nt seem to do much for getting that true tube compressor sound.
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