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1. Always check the voltage selector on the PSU to ensure that it is set to the proper voltage available in your country Connecting the PSU to the TUBECORE 3U is fairly easy thanks to industrial standard 8 pin metal connector and long heavy duty cable Always power up the PSU first and then use power switch at the front of the TUBECORE 3U Follow the reverse order when switching off About the tubes As one of the TUBECORE 3U s main features is the possibility of replacing tubes we have placed them outside the unit Please be aware of this fragile parts and do not place the TUBECORE 3U close to the wall or cables hanging from the back of the other gear in your 19 inch rack IGS AUDIO TUBECORE 3U stereo vari mu mastering compressor The TUBECORE 3U is a full symmetric transformer balanced stereo mastering compressor The structure is based on the typical vari mu solution Apart from the classic INPUT THRESHOLD and OUTPUT controls it introduces switchable high pass filter in the sidechain parallel compression MIX knob independent ATTACK and RELEASE switches and an user replaceable tubes accessible from the back of the unit The TUBECORE 3U compressor allows you to work either in dual mono or mid side mode M S The Mode switch has two bypass positions they both work the same but we added them for your comfort and quick A B comparing Every single TUBECORE 3U is hand made with high quality matched components 1 metal film2. TUBECORE MASTERING EDITION TUBECORE 3U USER S MANUAL IGS Audio Igor Sobczyk 3 Maja 76d 41 400 Mystowice Poland e mail igs o2 pl ph 48 601 597 592 www igsaudio com Please read all of the following instructions and save them for later reference before attempting to connect the unit to the mains EARTH This unit is connected via its power cord to the mains safety earth NEVER OPERATE THE UNIT WITH THIS EARTH CONNECTION REMOVED COVERS DO NOT remove the covers Refer servicing to qualified personnel only VOLTAGE Unit is set to operate only at the voltage indicated on the PSU unit CHECK that the correct voltage is selected before connecting the AC mains supply FUSES CHECK that the fuse fitted is the correct type for the local mains voltage ALWAYS replace fuse with the correct type MOISTURE DO NOT expose the unit to rain or moisture If the unit should become so exposed REMOVE the mains power immediately CABLES PROTECT the mains power cord from damage though impact or abrasion HEAT ALWAYS site the unit away from sources of heat including direct sunlight and ensure adequate ventilation around the unit Mi civics AVIS A RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE TOP OR BOTTOM COVER REFER SERVICIN
3. PE 5 l 5 q z 4 16 WY 4 k HA LA 4 o e at joy as ve o OUTPUT 4 MODE HPF GR METER GAIN OUTPUT THRESHOLD ATTACK RELEASE HPF MIX MODE STANDBY ATTACK RELEASE STANDBY Clearly visible coil meter to ensure that the amount of gain reduction applied is easy to read This is the make up gain knob You can adjust the amount of signal at the input of TUBECORE 3U Output level control Above this level of the input signal the compression will occur Use it to control the amount of compression The amount of reduction applied can be read on the GR meter Time delay between the appearance of the signal and the compressor reaction Time delay between the disappearance of the signal and the compressor reaction Introduce high pass filtering in the sidechain circuit Set the balance between compressed and uncompressed signal parallel compression Choose between working in stereo mode or mid side then the left channel becomes the Mid signal and the right becomes the side signal In bypass mode the whole unit is bypassed Master standby switch for the unit In standby mode no signal goes thru After switching the TC3U on allow the unit to warm up for a couple of minutes tubes heating TUBECORE 3U main functions and technical specification a Si Si SO CD GO Sh OG 3U stereo unit with M S functionality Fully symmetric audio path Carnhill input transformer Sow
4. ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN A SERIAL No e e LEFT www igsaudio com ia e p Sonne oy MADE IN POLAND z 4 oe 6N1P EW LEFT TUBECORE 3U OUTPUT i ZEROM E AE A POWER 5670 6N1P EW RE Warranty This device is declared to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years Any device found defective within three years from the delivery date and returned to the factory will be repaired adjusted or replaced and sent to the customer with no charge The customer always pays the shipping cost to us This warranty does not cover expendable items such as tubes or fuses If the defect has been caused by a misuse or abnormal operation conditions the repair will be billed at a nominal cost The product should be returned in its original package if this is possible or packed in such a way that it is not damaged during the shipment We are not to be held responsible for any damages during the shipment 19 units shall always be packed in a box with support for the rack ears All 500 series modules need to be secured in ESD bag and protected with foam We will charge the customer 20 VAT if the packing material needs to be replaced If we find that the product works perfectly the customer will be invoiced 50 VAT to cover our costs of examination and handling plus the cost for returning the product to the customer www igsaudio com
5. G TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL Copyright 2014 All rights reserved The information in this document is subject to change without notice IGS Audio makes no warranty of any kind with respect to the material in this document and shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages related to the use of the material Manual revision 1 0 July 2014 R IGS Thank you for buying this IGS Audio product Please read the information provided below very carefully before using your IGS unit Unpacking Your TUBECORE 3U has been carefully and meticulously tested and inspected before dispatch Please check for any signs of transit damage If any signs of mishandling are found please notify the carrier and your dealer immediately Your TUBECORE 3U packing should contain an TUBECORE 3U with IGS Audio tag an TUBECORE 3U POWER SUPPLY unit and this manual with the Warranty and RoHS CE WEEE Declaration attached Compatibility and Power The TUBECORE 3U uses dedicated external POWER SUPPLY unit and can t operate without it Never attempt to replace the external PSU with the third party one or one made by yourself There is a fuse socket near the power cable connector on the PSU Ensure that the correct fuse is being used before plugging the TUBECORE to the power outlet gt For US area 115V use 2A Slow Blow Type T gt For Europe and rest of the world area 230V use 1A Slow Blow Type T
6. edure below No signal plays thru the unit regardless the settings at the front panel Please check the cables connecting the rack Check if the tubes are placed correctly There are differences in signal level between channels after tube replacement Make sure you have used matched pair of tubes Please follow the Calibration Procedure after the tube swap In M S mode the GR Meters show different reduction in most cases the MID channel is louder than SIDE signal Use the TUBECORE 3U controls to adjust the levels Tube Replacement and Calibration Procedure Remember to use matched tubes of the correct type The calibration is needed to set the bias and zero point on the GR meters 1 Make sure the Tubecore 3U is turned off 2 Gently remove old tubes and replace them with new ones Ensure you don t bend any of the pins Place your new tubes in appropriate sockets Never put more than 4 tubes in the TUBECORE 3U Turn on the unit and wait approx 15 minutes to warm up the tubes Use small screwdriver to set 0dB trim pots under ZERO METER holes for both channels Your Tubecore 3U is now calibrated O PvP 37 In some cases especially if the tubes haven t been matched It might be impossible to set 0dB on the meters It is recommended to try different set of tubes AlddNS YAMOd NE 340938NL gt a ZERO METER TRIMPOTS LOCATION y S39VI10A ANd LNO Yy z a Li CAUTION LEFT A RISK OF
7. resistors Wima caps It is equipped with 6N1P EW NOS tubes and individually calibrated to give you the unique and unspoiled experience of one of the best vari mu compressors in the history It is equipped with Carnhill and Sowter audio transformers We have spent hundreds of hours designing the TUBECORE to make sure that it is as simple to use as it is versatile The sound qualities of the TC3U can be changed by changing the tubes in the back of the device You can achieve the following effects 6N1P EW standard set of tubes standard compression 6BC8 6BZ8 tight transparent punchy compression 6386 legendary compression by famous twin triode 5670 deep and dark tube compression KRKA It is important to use matched tubes for best channel convergence You can also use different tubes for Mid and Side channels feel free to experiment There is no risk of damaging the Tubecore 3U once you put correct tubes in correct sockets However it might be necessary to calibrate the unit after the tube swap You can do it on your own follow the Calibration Procedure chapter or let the qualified personnel to do it for you Block diagram M S decoder with bypass GR METER M S coder with bypass MIX BYPASS dry wet BALANCED INPUT BALANCED OUTPUT GAIN RED AMPLIFIER HPF attack release TUBECORE 3U BLOCK DIAGRAM GR METER GAIN THRESHOLD OUTPUT MIX a a ws wk
8. ter output transformer Hard wired bypass Sidechain HPF Dry Wet knob for parallel compression All stepped manipulators XLR input and output Large VU meter with LED back light External PSU unit for low noise 3 year warranty Operating Level 4dBu Maximum Input 22 dBu Maximum Output 22 dBu Input impedance 600 Ohm Output Impedance 600 Ohm Standard used 6N1P Max Gain Reduction 20 dB Maximum Gain 35 dB Attack Time 0 1 30 ms Release Time 0 1 4s Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz 0 2dB THD N 0dBu 0 002 Noise level dBA 110dB Power consumption 44 Watts Shipping weight 7kg Dimensions H 13 3cm x W 7 6 cm x D 18cm Troubleshooting My unit doesn t light up the VU meter is dark Please check if the rack PSU is on and the switch at the front of the unit is in ON position Check the PSU and power cables Check the fuses The signal plays thru but there is no change in signal when i turn the knobs Please check the Mode Stereo m s bypass switch position it should be set to Stereo or Mid Side Check the Mix knob it should be in Wet position turn it fully clockwise With no signal applied the VU meter doesn t show O0dB Please use the small screwdriver to set the zero calibration trim under the holes at the back of the unit check the Calibration Proc
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