Thermionic Culture Phoenix Mastering Plus Stereo Compressor
The Thermionic Culture Phoenix Mastering Plus Stereo Compressor is a smooth-sounding, high-end studio tool that brings warmth and clarity to your mixes. Hand-built in England with all-valve design, it’s perfect for adding polish to your music. Whether you're gently taming peaks or pushing it hard for a richer tone, this compressor delivers professional results with character.
Thermionic Culture Phoenix Mastering Plus Stereo Compressor Review
Built on the legacy of the original Phoenix from 1998, the Mastering Plus version takes things further with precise Elma and Alpha switches, improved gain structure, and hand-selected Mullard and Siemens NOS valves. This upgraded unit offers easy recall, smooth stereo operation, and fine-tuned compression that fits perfectly into any mastering chain. With extra features like sidechain filters and a standby mode that can even add tape-style distortion, this is a versatile piece of gear trusted by award-winning engineers.
Thermionic Culture Phoenix Mastering Plus Stereo Compressor Features
- Adds warmth and smoothness to your sound
- Hand-wired for quality and long life
- Easy to recall settings for consistent results
- Bypass switch lets you quickly hear before and after
- Fine control over gain and output levels
- Special standby mode can give a vintage tape-like effect
Thermionic Culture Phoenix Mastering Plus Stereo Compressor Specs
- Hand-wired all-valve signal path with Mullard and Siemens NOS tubes
- Custom-made Sowter transformers for balanced inputs and outputs
- Uses precision Elma and Alpha switches for control settings
- Standard US power compatible with 120V
- Rackmount unit size with stereo link and sidechain filtering options
