Thermionic Culture Phoenix HG15 High Gain Valve Compressor
Looking for that warm, rich, and clear studio sound? The Thermionic Culture Phoenix HG15 High Gain Valve Compressor gives your vocals and instruments a natural, open tone that sounds like it came straight from a top-tier studio. Whether you're recording soft acoustic guitar or belting out a powerful vocal, this all-in-one mic amp, compressor, and EQ adds smoothness and shine without ever sounding harsh.
Thermionic Culture Phoenix HG15 High Gain Valve Compressor Review
The Phoenix HG15 is a refined version of Thermionic’s classic tube compressor, now with added gain to handle everything from delicate condenser mics to punchy dynamics. It works great as a mic preamp on its own, but with a flick of a switch, you can add gentle, musical compression and tone shaping to your signal. Need more sparkle or warmth? Just switch on the Presence or Air controls. It’s also built with high-quality valves and fully balanced circuitry for studio-grade clarity. Whether you're tracking vocals, strings, horns, or guitars, this unit delivers that signature “super-natural” valve tone Thermionic is known for.
Thermionic Culture Phoenix HG15 High Gain Valve Compressor Features
- Built-in microphone amp and compressor in one box
- Adds smooth compression that still sounds natural
- Switches to boost brightness or tone as needed
- Great for vocals, guitars, horns, and more
- Easy-to-use knobs and switches make dialing in your sound quick
- Link two units for stereo recording
Thermionic Culture Phoenix HG15 High Gain Valve Compressor Specs
- Uses 6AQ8EH and 12AT7/ECC81 vacuum tubes
- XLR inputs and outputs with fully balanced signal path
- Up to 52 dB of gain available
- Switchable +48V phantom power for condenser mics
- Solid-state sidechain circuit with 6 time constant settings
- Side Chain Bass Cut and stereo Link socket for extra flexibility
