TK Audio The Transformer
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SKU: TKTRANSFORMER
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Product Description
The Transformer is a powerful recording and mixing tool designed to bring warmth, punch and character to your sound. Featuring multiple harmonic stages, it provides a range of tonal enhancements, from subtle analogue warmth to rich, vintage saturation. The unit consists of a harmonic generation section and a transformer coupled class A stage, each designed to shape your audio with precision and depth.
For those working primarily in digital environments, the Transformer offers an excellent way to add analogue style depth and harmonic complexity. Its harmonic stages include transformer saturation, passive saturation and an active germanium stage, each contributing unique tonal characteristics. With the blend control, you can seamlessly mix these harmonics into your signal. Additionally, the mid/side processing function allows independent harmonic treatment of mid and side channels. The final stage is a transformer coupled class A circuit that delivers a vintage British sound with added punch and clarity.
Key Features:
- Versatile Harmonic Generation:
Three distinct harmonic stages including transformer saturation, passive saturation and an active germanium circuit for rich tonal shaping. - Mid/Side Processing:
Independent mid and side processing allows for creative stereo enhancement and precise harmonic placement in the mix. - Vintage Class A Stage:
Transformer coupled class A circuit delivering a punchy, mid forward tone with a silky top end.
Harmonic Processing:
The Transformer’s harmonic section is where tonal magic happens. The TX Drive stage provides transformer saturation, adding warmth and a subtle low end boost. The passive saturation stage introduces odd harmonics, with an optional even harmonic boost for extra richness. Finally, the active germanium circuit enhances the signal with vintage warmth and a pleasing high end roll off. Each stage can be blended into the dry signal, allowing precise control over the harmonic content.
Mid/Side Functionality:
With the mid/side processing feature, the Transformer allows separate harmonic treatment of the mid and side channels. This opens up a range of creative possibilities, such as adding low end weight to the mid channel with TX Drive while using the saturation and germanium stages to enhance the stereo width. This flexibility ensures the perfect balance of warmth and clarity in your mix.
Class A Transformer Stage:
The final stage of the Transformer is a selectable transformer coupled class A circuit, inspired by classic British designs from the 1970s. This stage adds a rich, punchy midrange and a smooth top end. Additionally, the HF boost function introduces subtle air and sparkle to the sound, making it a valuable tool for mix enhancement and tonal shaping.
Specifications:
- Input impedance: 20 kΩ
- Maximum input level: +26 dB
- Maximum output level: +26 dBu
- Signal-to-noise ratio at 0 dBu: 89 dB (varies with active stages)
- Dynamic range: 115 dB
- Power consumption: 13 VA
- Power requirement: 115 V or 230 V (internally selectable)
- Detented potentiometers with 41 clicks
- Illuminated switches for easy operation