Box Full of Optical Compressors
TFPRO P5 RED 5.1 Compressor

The world's first BFOC! (Box Full of Optical Compressors). The most versatile outboard compressor(s) ever! It's a stereo OPTICAL compressor/limiter and a further 3 mono optical compressor/limiters that can be used individually, or as a slaved 5 channel system; AND with an additional filtered low frequency output!

5 full channels of the incomparable sound of genuine hardware TFPRO compression.

The P5 makes a superb live rack companion; giving the engineer the ability to compress 3 mono signals, plus a stereo mix. I.e. you can compress a drum subgroup, plus vocal, bass and guitar, all from the one box!

Clear indication of compression, signal and clip are present. Use couldn't be easier. One by-product of optical compression is the limiting-like effect of the compression. The ratio is not pre-set, it climbs as the threshold is exceeded, in a beautifully analogue way, giving character to the compression. This ratio increase, coupled with a high overload margin, makes the p5 extremely low maintenance when used on a live session. i.e. it is practically impossible to clip the front end, and even over compression produces a pleasing sound.

Making live use even easier, the P5 comes equipped with 'to insert' points on the rear panel, providing connection to standard desk insert points at -10dB with a single stereo cable - no 'Y' leads required. Of course, standard connections are available also.

Studio use

When used as individual compressors, the P5 becomes extremely useful at mix. Use 3 mono compressors, plus use the stereo channel for some warmth. The signal path is uncompromised for headroom, and you can never have enough optical compression! The P5 presents many more channels for the money than the channel modules in the range.

For studios mixing for 5.1, the compressors can all be linked, meaning that analogue dynamics can be added to the full surround mix! Use with the 5.1 fader (see below) for complete control of the surround environment.

TFPRO 5.1 Surround Monitor Fader.

Monitoring 5.1 surround sound can be a nightmare. In response to cries for help, Ted Fletcher has developed a 6 channel precision fader to control monitor outputs during surround sound mixes.

The fader has 6 separate channels; each one is a passive balanced optical controlled-impedance fader. All 6 channels are controlled from a single rotary control, and 'mute' and 'dim' pushbuttons complete the functions.

Because the fader circuits are balanced and passive, the monitor audio signal retains perfect quality with no added noise or distortion.