TL Audio Ivory 5021 Dual Valve Compressor

The Ivory 2 Series features a range of hybrid valve signal processors that combine low-noise solid-state electronics with classic valve circuitry, delivering high-quality audio processing with the distinctive warmth of valve tone. Designed to be both powerful and user-friendly, the Ivory 2 units provide extensive control options without complexity.

The 5021 model offers line and instrument inputs, a versatile compressor with adjustable settings, and a noise gate. Two illuminated VU meters monitor either output levels or gain reduction. Additionally, the optional DO-2 digital card enables 24-bit A/D conversion via an RCA SPDIF output, supporting sample rates of 44.1 or 48 kHz, with external word clock synchronization.

Balanced XLR connectors and unbalanced 1/4" jack connectors are available for line inputs and outputs, with simultaneous use possible. A rear panel switch adjusts the operating levels for compatibility with modern digital recorders, allowing shifts from -10dB to +4dB (unbalanced) or +4dB to +18dB (balanced). A front-panel instrument input makes it easy to plug in guitars, basses, or keyboards directly, eliminating the need for a separate DI box.

The compressor sidechain connections on the back allow for external processors, such as an equalizer, to be inserted into the compressor circuit. This makes the compressor frequency-sensitive, ideal for tasks like de-essing by boosting certain frequencies in the sidechain, enabling the removal of sibilance from a signal.

PSU works on 230V, EU power cord included.

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

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