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  • Overview: TK Audio is a new brand established by Thomas "TK" Kristiansson, the man behind Vintagedesign. TK Audio was created to satisfy people with a desire for gear with a modern structure combined with genuine craftsmanship. Our first product, BC1, was launched in the fall of 2008 and was a huge success. We aim to exceed your expectations and we trust your response to be just as warm as it was for our Vintagedesign products.

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Analog audio equipment:

  • 500 RANGE MODULES FOR API (VPR ALLIANCE) RACKS:

    TK Audio offers a range of extremely useful, high quality modules for the popular API 500 format:


















    Our opinion: High quality analog tools, with great headroom and excellent noise performance. These well designed modules will help you get the best out of your API rack set up.

    • TK Audio T-Komp 500:
      A new compressor with a unique design, the key feature is the ratio, which is level dependent and increases with the signal level, like the vari mu compressors. To make it as useful as possible the T-Komp has two ratio ranges. The first one goes up to 20:1, perfect for instrument tracking and smashing drums etc., the second one is a more narrow range which makes it more suitable for bus compression. The RMS detector has five settings, four from fast to slow where number four, the slowest, is similar to the old 160VU. The fifth position is a program dependent adaptive mode. It is also equipped with a blend control for easy parallel compression. The T-Komp is the perfect workhorse both for tracking and mixing.

      • Level dependent ratio which increases with the signal level just like vari-mu compressors.
      • Two ratio ranges, 1:1 to 20:1 or 1:1 to 2:1.
      • Five RMS settings, four from fast to slow and a program dependent adaptive mode.
      • Blend control for easy parallel compression.
      • Precision LED metering for gain reduction.
      • Check the 19" Rack version for more features.

    • TK Audio TK LIZER 500:
      The TK-lizer 500 features all the power of the TK Audio s flagship TK-lizer, including the M/S functionality that has made it such a staple in studios all over the world. The three bands have a cut/boost range of +/-8dB in 41 steps. The low and high bands can be switched between peak or shelving mode. A high pass filter with a 12dB slope is also provided, and each channel has it s own level control with a range from infinity to +6dB. Using the built in M/S function, you can adjust the middle and side signals separately before it is decoded back to a normal L/R signal. In M/S mode you can also adjust the stereo width using the level controls.

      • Power requirement: +190mA / -80mA (extended over two slots)
      • Frequency response: 20Hz to 50kHz +/-0.2dB
      • THD @ +4dBu less than 0.0006%
      • THD+N @ +26dBu is less than 0.001%
      • Signal to noise ratio: 95dB
      • Cross talk: -89dB
      • Input impedance: 24kohm
      • Output impedance: 50ohm
      • Max input level: +26dBu
      • Max output level: +27dBu
      • Filter Q~0.5

    • TK Audio M/S Blender 500:
      The new M/S Blender 500 is a multi functional parallel processing tool. A dual mono blender, a stereo blender and a M/S encoder/decoder in one. In standard mode the unit acts like two individual mono blenders. If you activate the link function the left blend knob will control both channels for easier blend of stereo signals. In M/S mode the left/right sends will be encoded into mid/ side sends and the returns will be decoded back to left/right before the blend control(s). A cue function is also provided so that you can monitor the left, right, mid or side signal (to cue the mid or side signal the M/S function need to be activated.) The cued signal will be sent to both main outputs.

      • Power requirement: +130 / -60mA
      • Frequency response: 20Hz-80kHz +/-0dB
      • THD+N @ 1kHz: less than 0,0004% (blend)
      • THD+N @ 1kHz: less than 0,0006% (M/S)
      • Dynamic headroom: 124dB (119dB M/S)
      • Signal to noise ratio: 97dB @ 0dBu
      • Signal to noise ratio with M/S activated: 92dB @ 0dBu
      • Input impedance: 24kohm
      • Output impedance: 70ohm
      • Max input /output level: +26dBu
      • Blend controls: from dry to wet in 41 steps

    • TK Audio SP502 Mic Preamp (released March 2023):

      The SP502 is a new single slot 500-series preamp with a unique hybrid design including both vintage and modern circuits. It has several features that combined makes it a must-have in every 500-rack;

      • Selectable output stages, electronically balanced or discrete Class A.
      • Sweepable high-pass filter, 30-400Hz, 12dB/oct.
      • Discrete DI audio path.
      • 70dB of clean gain.
      • Selectable saturation circuit for extra harmonics.
      • Discrete Class A output stage with Carnhill transformer.
      • Switchable 48V Phantom power
      • Power requirement: +130mA / -130mA
      • Input impedance: 2400 ohm
      • Instrument input impedance: 1Mohm
      • Max output level: electronically balanced +25dBu, Class A +24dBu
      • DI direct gain: +15dB
      • THD+N @ +20dBu electronic balanced output: 0,0008%
      • THD+N @ +20dBu Class A output: 0,007%
      • THD+N @ +20dBu saturation active: 0,9%
      • Frequency response electronic balanced: -0,6dB @ 80kHz
      • Frequency response Class A: -0,5dB @ 20kHz

    • TK Audio BC 501 GR and LTD (rel. 2021):

      Featuring all the power of TK s flagship BC1-S, the new BC-501 stereo bus compressor Series adds even more functions taken from the BC2-ME mastering compressor, such as a THD switch that adds more even harmonics to the signal, selectable grab function which offers a harder threshold knee and three HPF settings from which to choose (80Hz, 150Hz, 220Hz). All controls are detented for easy, precise recall. A dedicated Wet/Dry knob allows blending between the original and compressed signals, and an external sidechain input (accessible via stereo 1/8" mini TRS jack) is also provided. The BC501 is released in two versions right from the start: the BC501-GR with the standard stock black panel and the BC501-Ltd with silver panel, individually numbered and limited edition of 100 units.

      • Click here for the official TK Audio BC501 demo video.
      • Click here for the Gearslutz BC501 discussion with user comments.
      • Power requirement: +110mA / -90mA (total)
      • Frequency response: 20Hz-80kHz +0dB/-0.1dB
      • THD+N @ 1kHz: less than 0.005%
      • Signal to noise ratio: 95dB
      • Cross talk: -90dB
      • Input impedance: 24kohm
      • Output impedance: 50ohm
      • Max input level: +26dBu
      • Max output level: +27dBu

      Features:

      • Threshold: -20dB to +20dB in 41 steps
      • Make-up: 0 to +20dB in 41 steps
      • Ratio: 1:25, 1.5:1, 2:1, 4:1, 6:1, 10:1
      • Attack: 0.1, 0.3, 0.6, 1, 3, 6, 10, 30, 60, 120mS
      • Release: 50, 100, 300, 600mS, 1.2S and Auto (50mS/2S)
      • HP Filter: 80Hz, 150Hz and 220Hz (-6dB/octave)
      • External sidechain input via a stereo 3.5mm TRS
      • THD circuit that adds even harmonics
      • Grab function = harder threshold knee
      • Blend control from dry to compressed in 21 steps

    Prices (shown excluding VAT):
    PLEASE NOTE! Prices below are MAPs. For our best quote: Email us here.

    • T-Komp 500 (Mono comp): 488 EURO Exc. VAT. CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK , PLEASE CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY.
    • TK LIZER 500 (stereo EQ): 1110 EURO Exc. VAT. IN STOCK.
    • M/S Blender 500: 695 EURO Exc. VAT. CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK , PLEASE CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY.
    • SP502 (mono mic preamp): 714 EURO Exc. VAT. IN STOCK.
    • BC 501 (stereo comp) GR: 743 EURO Exc. VAT. * SPRING SALE * IN STOCK.
    • BC 501 (stereo comp) LTD: 743 EURO Exc. VAT. * SPRING SALE * CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK , PLEASE CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY.

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    TK Audio 500 modules:
  • TK Audio M/S Station (Released Sept. 2023):

    The M/S Station is a multi-function mastering and main bus processing tool. It’s designed to cover all the needs of every producer/engineer who wants to maximize their use of mid-side processing for enhanced stereo width; tight, focused mono-bass, and more. Its four discrete functions are divided across two linkable control sections for intuitive use, and its advanced cue section makes monitoring a breeze. Take a few minutes to explore its design by clicking here.


    Our opinion: If you enjoy M/S processing on your mix bus or sub group, this is the most complete interface/processor currently available.

    • Features:
      • Parallel insert
      • Insert In/Out
      • Stepped blend controls (16 steps)
      • M/S function
      • Blend split for separate blends for Mid and Side
      • Elliptical EQ
      • EEQ In/Out
      • Frequencies: 36Hz,38Hz, 40Hz, 43Hz, 47Hz, 51Hz, 55Hz, 60Hz, 68Hz, 76Hz, 87Hz, 101Hz, 124Hz, 154Hz,204Hz, 302Hz
      • Width control
      • Width In/out
      • Wide from mono to 200% in 41 steps (detented potentiometer)
      • Cue Section
      • Left, Right, Stereo, Mid, Side, Insert cue, EEQ cue

    • Specifications:
      • Max input and output: +26dBu
      • Dynamic range: 119dB
      • Frequency response: 20Hz – 80kHz +/-0,1dB
        Insert section:
      • THD+N Dry: 0,00022% @ +4dBu / 0,00015% @ +20dBu
      • THD+N Wet: 0,00025% @ +4dBu / 0,00015% @ +20dBu
      • THD+N M/S Wet: 0,0004% @ +4dBu / 0,0004% @ +20dBu
      • S/N Dry @ +4dBu: 103dB
      • S/N Wet @ +4dBu: 102dB
      • S/N M/S Wet @ +4dBu: 97dB
        Elliptical EQ section:
      • THD+N: 0,0004% @ +4dBu / 0,0004% @ +20dBu
      • S/N: 98dB
      • Crosstalk: Better than 70dB
        Width section:
      • THD+N: 0,0003% @ +4dBu / 0,0003% @ +20dBu
      • S/N: 98dB
        All sections active:
      • Dynamic range: 115,5dB
      • THD+N: 0,0005%
        Power:
      • Power consumption: 15VA
      • Voltage: 115v or 230v selected via an internal volt selector switch.

    PLEASE NOTE! Prices below are MAPs. For our best quote: Email us here.
    Price (shown excluding VAT): 1723 EURO Exc. VAT. SPECIAL ORDER - EMAIL US.
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  • TK Audio BC1 THD (Released Feb. 2019):

    This is one of the most transparent stereo bus compressors ever made, it s manufactured and assembled in Sweden and thoroughly tested before leaving the factory. The BC1-THD has several new functions like the THD function, three HPF frequency and the new Grab function which adds a more obvious compression character in addition to the usual transparent mode that BC1 is famous for, perfect for the drum-bus.

    Our opinion: A great re-introduction of the BC1 concept with even more features. It is the direct successor of the BC1-S and internally identical to the Ltd. released in 2018. It's also the first TK Audio comp to feature an exclusive TK VU-Meter.

    • Media, current version:

    • Media, past versions:

    • New Features (compared to the BC1-S):

      • Three HPF frequencies, 80Hz, 150Hz and 220Hz
      • Selectable Grab function, selects a harder threshold knee
      • Selectable THD function for more even harmonics
      • Additional attack times

    • Full features:

      • Threshold: -20dB to +20dB
      • Ratio: 1.5:1 / 2:1 / 4:1 / 10:1 /
      • HP Filter: 80Hz, 150Hz, 220Hz, -6dB octave
      • THD: adds more even harmonics
      • Grab: selects a harder thres hold knee
      • Attack: /0.1/0.3/0.6/1/3/6/10/30/60/120mS
      • Release: 50mS/100mS/300mS/600mS/1.2S/Auto
      • Gainreduction meter
      • Make-up: 0 to +20dB
      • External sidechain: in/out
      • Straight signal mute
      • Blendcontrol: from dry to compressed
      • Compression in/out
      • External sidechain input: unbalanced TRS jacks
      • Internal, regulated powersupply with a toroidal transformer
      • 115 or 230V, selectable

    • Specifications:

      • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz less than -0,025dB
      • Frequency response: 20Hz to 80kHz less than -0,3dB
      • Blend control fully CW (dry)
      • THD+N @ 0dBu: less than 0,0045%
      • THD @ 0dBu: less than 0,001%
      • THD+N @ +26dBu: less than 0,02%
      • THD @ +26dBu: less than 0,02%
      • Blend control fully CCW (straight)
      • THD+N @ 0dBu: less than 0,00045%
      • THD+N @ +26dBu: less than 0,0003%
      • Input impedance: 20kohm
      • Output impedance: 50ohm
      • Max input level: +26dBu
      • Max output level: +27dBu @ 600ohms load
    PLEASE NOTE! Prices below are MAPs. For our best quote: Email us here.
    Price (shown excluding VAT): 908 EURO Exc. VAT. IN STOCK. * SPRING SALE *
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  • TK Audio TK-LIZER (TK LIZER) 2 / MKII:

    TK's new TK-lizer 2 is a Baxandall type of EQ, high and low bands are selectable between shelving or bell, very useful for fine tuning of your low s, mid s and high s. The EQ also has a built in M/S function which lets you process the mid and side signals separately. You can also affect the stereo width of your music by using the level controls in M/S mode. The three bands are based on the legendary Baxandall circuit from the 50 s. Available in black or limited edition brushed silver.

    Our opinion: Superb mastering EQ with a transparency reminiscent of the best past German Broadcast designs. The MS function has found fans in engineers mastering for Vinyl. High end performance but reasonable price as usual with TK.

    • Key Features:
      • Dual mono 3-band Baxandall style EQ.
      • 12dB octave high pass filter (the highest HPF frequency 100Hz which is for mono-ing bass in M/S mode, this frequency can easily be change by the customer).
      • All controls are stepped for repeatability and easy channel tracking.
      • Broad Q.
      • High and Low band selectable between shelving or bell.
      • Built in M/S function.
      • Electronically balanced inputs and outputs.
      • Max output level before clip: 27dBu.
      • Main 115v or 230v (not selectable).
      • And as usual, it s handbuilt in Sweden!
    • Controls:
      • Low freq: 28Hz, 48Hz, 72Hz, 132Hz, 195Hz, 255Hz, switchable between shelf and peak
      • Mid freq: 400Hz, 630Hz, 870Hz, 1.3kHz, 2.4kHz, 4.8kHz
      • High freq: 4kHz, 7.2kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 20kHz, 25kHz, switchable between shelf and peak
      • HPF freq: 20Hz, 25Hz, 30Hz, 35Hz, 40Hz, 45Hz, or 100Hz, 125Hz, 150Hz, 175Hz, 200Hz, 225Hz with the x5 switch activated. -12dB/octave
      • Boost/cut: -4dB, -3dB, -2dB, -1dB, -0.5dB, 0dB, +0.5dB, +1dB, +2dB, +3dB, +4dB
      • Level: -4dB, -3dB, -2dB, -1dB, -0.5dB, 0dB, +0.5dB, +1dB, +2dB, +3dB, +4dB
      • EQ: in/out
      • M/S: in/out
      • Cue switch for separate monitoring of the mid or side signal
    • Specs:
      • Q: 0,5
      • THD+N @ +4dBu: 0.003%
      • THD+N @ +26dBu: 0.0005%
      • THD @ +4dBu: 0.002%
      • THD @ +26dBu: 0.0005%
      • Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz: +/-0dB
      • Frequency response: 20Hz-80kHz: -0.2dB
      • Max input level: +26dBu
      • Max output level before clip: +27dBu
      • Signal to noise ratio @ 0dBu: 94dBu
      • Dynamic range: 120dB
    PLEASE NOTE! Prices below are MAPs. For our best quote: Email us here.
    Price (shown excluding VAT):

    • BLACK VERSION: 1457 EURO Exc. VAT. IN STOCK.
    • BRUSHED SILVER / LTD. VERSION: 1457 EURO Exc. VAT. IN STOCK.
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    FINISH OPTION:
  • TK Audio T-Komp (Released Oct. 2019):

    A new compressor with a unique design, the key feature is the ratio, which is level dependent and increases with the signal level, like the vari mu compressors. To make it as useful as possible the T-Komp has two ratio ranges. The first one goes up to 20:1, perfect for instrument tracking and smashing drums etc., the second one is a more narrow range which makes it more suitable for bus compression. The T-Komp can be selected between feed-forward mode for a punchy, modern response or feed-back mode with a smoother, more musical response. The RMS detector has five settings, four from fast to slow where number four, the slowest, is similar to the old 160VU. The fifth position is a program dependent adaptive mode. It is also equipped with a blend control for easy parallel compression, a HPF-filter to make it less sensitive to low energy like bass and kick drum, and for stereo use there is a link switch.

    Our opinion: A new concept from TK, totally different from any other VCA driven compressor, perfect for tracking or sub group control.

    • Overview:
      • Designed as a the perfect workhorse both for tracking and mixing.
      • Level dependent ratio which increases with the signal level just like vari-mu compressors.
      • Two ratio ranges, 1:1 to 20:1 or 1:1 to 2:1.
      • Feed-forward mode for a punchy, modern response or feed-back mode with a smoother more musical response.
      • Five RMS settings, four from fast to slow and a program dependent adaptive mode.
      • Blend control for easy parallel compression.
      • 150Hz sidechain HPF.

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    Price (shown excluding VAT): 1259 EURO Exc. VAT. SPECIAL ORDER - EMAIL US.
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  • TK Audio Transceiver 2 (Released Oct. 2022):

    TK Audio proudly presents the Transceiver 2, a Swiss army knife both in studio and on stage. The main function is to convert balanced signals into unbalanced and back again without losing any signal quality. Each channel is equipped with a send level, return gain control, return polarity switch and a blend control. With the new added blend function you can choose how much of the inserted effect you want to add. The Transceiver 2 is a transformerless balanced design for the best possible signal handling, a flat frequency response and low harmonic distortion and noise. The balanced output has a high driving capability to drive input transformers, also the unbalanced send has a high driving capability.

    Our opinion: Very handy tool when dealing with instrument and line level devices.

    • Features:
      • Insert your unbalanced gear such as guitar pedals and old echo fx into your DAW or console via the Transceiver 2.
      • Active DI-box with up to +20dB of gain. Plug your favorite instrument into your collection of vintage gear via the Transceiver 2.
      • A re-amping tool.
      • A Swiss Army Knife on stage. Connect balanced gear on stage between your instrument and amp.
      • Blend function for the inserted units.
      • Polarity switch.
      • 1/4 inch jacks on the frong panel, XLR's on the back.

    • Specifications:
      • Max balanced input: +27dBu
      • Max unbalanced send level: +21dBu
      • Max return input level: +21dB
      • Return gain: 0-20dB
      • Return input impedance: 1Mohm
      • Max balanced output: +27dBu

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    Price (shown excluding VAT): 845 EURO Exc. VAT. SPECIAL ORDER - EMAIL US.
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