Maxon RTC600 Real Tube Compressor Pedal

Full Description

Studio Quality

The Maxon RTC600 Real Tube Compressor Pedal delivers a studio-quality compression in a compact Stompbox. Featuring the same patented DBX compression circuit used in Maxon’s popular CP-9 Pro+ pedal, the RTC600 delivers a smooth compression with a very low noise floor that maintains your original tone.

Added Headroom

Players can benefit from the full-range frequency response and maximum headroom of up to +30dB of clean gain, which can be used as a booster for solos, or as an attenuator to clean up an already dirty amp. This studio-quality pedal can also be used with other compatible instruments for a superb tone.

Control Options

Achieving the perfect compressed tone is easy with the choice of five control knobs including Threshold, Ratio, Attack, Release and Gain. The Attack and Release controls offer a variety of compression effects ranging from “Brick Wall” limiting to “Soft Knee” compression for the ultimate sound.

About Maxon

Maxon started out in Japan in 1965 under the name Nisshin Onpa, manufacturing guitar pickups before producing OEM products for other companies. Nisshin Onpa was responsible for designing and manufacturing many legendary pedals while working in partnership with Ibanez, including the TS-808/TS808 and TS9 tube screamers. Although many of the pedals Maxon created were released under the Ibanez name, Maxon was producing pedals under their own name, and in 2002 when the two companies parted way, Maxon began to push its name as a manufacturer of high-quality effects pedals. Today Maxon produce "hard-to-find" vintage type effects pedals, and are used by many artists such as Pearl Jam, Troy Van Leeuwen, Steve Stevens, Brad Whitford, and many more.

Features

• Studio-Grade Compressor with real Vacuum Tube
• Capable of “Brick Wall” and “Soft Knee” compression
• Variable compression Attack and Release times
• Up to +30 dB of Gain for maximum headroom
• Add classic valve warmth to your signal without increasing noise levels
• Can be used with any instrument
• Heater In-rush current control warms tube upon power-up
• Can be sent into an amp’s front end, placed in an effects loop, or used as an outboard processor for home recordings
• True bypass switching offers a clean sound when not in use
• Roadworthy chassis
• Simple design

Specifications

• Input Impedance: 500K Ohms
• Output Impedance: 10K Ohms
• Output Jack: 1/4 inch standard phone jack
• Max Output Level: +20dBu (at 1 kHz)
• Residual Noise: -94dBu or less (Input shorted, IHF-A weighted)
• T.H.D. +N: 0.02% or less (at 1 kHz, -10dBu output)
• Controls:
  • THRESHOLD 0dBu to -40dBu
  • RATIO 1:1 to infinity: 1
  • GAIN 0dB to +30dB
  • ATTACK (for 20dB gain decrease) 20mSec to 600mSec
  • RELEASE (for 20dB gain increase) 140mSec to 700mSec
• Switch: BYPASS/EFFECT (Mechanical True Bypass using 3PDT switch)
• Jacks: INPUT JACK, OUTPUT JACK, DC INPUT JACK
• Indicator: BYPASS/EFFECT LED REDUCTION LED (When REDUCTION LED lights, compression is more than 4dB.)
• Internal Circuit Voltage: 25 VDC (±12.5V) (DC to DC Converter)
• Power Consumption: 240mA/9VDC
• Dimensions: 121 (W) × 152(D) × 60 (H) mm / 4.8” (W) x 6” (D) x 2.4” (H)
• Weight: Approx. 580g / 1.3 Lbs. (without AC adaptor)
• Power Supply: AC adaptor AC2009
• Accessory: AC adaptor AC2009