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In 1987 Steve Firlotte established Inward Connections, bringing years of experience to the marketplace by designing his own line of audio products aimed at the discriminating professional. His initial offering was the Vac Rac TM modular tube audio system which set the pace for products to come, including the DMS Discreet Monitoring System which was the first-time that a control room monitor module was redesigned to fit into a 19" rack unit. The Vac Rac modular system was the result of collaboration by Firlotte and renowned audio designers Steve Barker and John Hall.
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 Eddie Kramer for Inward Connections
Without question, Inward Connections has some of the finest outboard gear that I have ever heard. For the past two years I have been using them for all of my mixes.
I am looking forward to listening, enjoying, and experimenting with future products that Steve Firlotte and Inward Connections has to offer. - Eddie Kramer
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| NEW! Vac Rac TSL-4 Stereo Tube Limiter |
Nearly two decades ago, Inward Connections created the TLM-1 (Tube
Limiter Module) for their Vac Rac modular processing system. The TLM-1
was highly favored by many of the world’s top recording engineers and
when the modular Vac Rac was discontinued, the TLM-1 topology found life
as a new standalone, dual-channel unit. Thus, the TSL series was born.
The Inward Connections TSL-4 Vac Rac
is the latest incarnation of this classic design. It adds new features
without altering the sonic signature engineers have come to revere −
Smooth limiting presented with the euphonic character and warmth of
tubes. If you want to control the transients of vocals, guitars, bass
or the mix bus, without tweaking a whole bunch of controls, the TSL-4 is
exactly what you’ve been looking for.
Inward Connections also offers the TSL-4V Vac Rac. The TSL-4V is the
TSL-4 equipped with hand-selected and factory-installed NOS tubes. The
TSL-4V is a special order item and subject to the availability of tubes
required.
Features per channel:
- 40-Detent Gain Makeup Control − variable control of 14dB of output gain
- 40-Detent Gain Reduction Control − variable control of up to 40dB of gain reduction
- Bypass Switch − engages or disengages the gain reduction element
- Output Switch − Assigns meters to Gain Reduction or Output
- Hi-Pass Filter Switch − engages 100Hz high pass filter within the gain reduction circuit
- Link Switch − Links opto cells of both channels for stereo operation
- Large 3"x3" Illuminated VU meter
- Zero trim to calibrate the meter in Limit mode
- Tubes used in both input channels: Input stage - 6072A, Output stage - 12BH7A
- Power Supply: Pure Class A high voltage tube design with AC Voltage selector
- Unit dimensions: 3 rack space. 5.25" Height, 19" Width, 11.5" Depth
- Rugged, well-ventilated, 3U steel chassis design
- Classic vintage look
- Transformer Balanced, Line Level, XLR inputs and outputs
Specifications:
- Gain Reduction: up to 40db
- Input Impedance: >100k ohms
- Frequency Response: +/- 0.5 dB @ 20Hz to 20KHz
- Output Signal to Noise Ratio: -85dB
- THD + Noise:
- .015% @ 20Hz (0dB ref.)
- .085% @ 20KHz (0dB ref.)
- .15% @ 20Hz to 20KHz (+30dB ref.)
- Maximum Input Level: +20dB
- Maximum Output Level:
- +20dBm @ 600 ohms
- +34dBv @ 10K ohms
- Output Impedance: 600 ohms transformer balanced output
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| Mix 690 16 Channel Rack Mixer |
| Built using the same proprietary op-amps as the DEQ-1, this unit sounds very large and fat while still retaining clarity and detail in the high end. The mid range comes across as punchy and perceptually loud, which adds excitement to any mix. The perfect way to relieve your overworked digital mix buss and restore resolution and depth to your mixes.
Features
- 16 line inputs with pan on each channel
- Insert with bypass on the stereo buss.
- Stereo master level pot
- Stereo meters
- Fully discrete
- 20 of the infamous Inward 690 Op-Amp designed by John Hall
- Can be linked with other mixers without sacrificing channels
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| Impulse Fully Discrete 500 Series Program Equalizer |
Get the classic warmth and sweetness of vintage passive EQ designs for your 500 series lunchbox with the Inward Connections Impulse.
Great on vocal, bass, or in stereo pairs for the mix buss. The VF-600
discrete amp block used in the Impulse will give that extra size and
smooth openness that you crave in your mix!
Features
- Hi Mid Band Controls
- Frequency switch selects 4K, 8K, 12K, 16K, 20KCS
- -16dB cut level
- Mid Band Peak Controls
- Frequency switch selects 1K, 2K, 3K, 4K, 5K, 8K, 10K, 12K, 16KCS
- Bandwidth control
- +14dB boost level
- Lo Band Shelf Controls
- Frequency switch selects 20Hz, 30Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz
- -16dB cut level
- +14dB boost level
- Bypass switch
- VF600 discrete amp blocks
- Differential
balance input transformer
- Balance output transformer
- Double-wide
module fits in standard 500 series rack slots configuration
mechanically and electrically
- Powder coating in gunmetal gray
Specifications
- Input
Impedance: 600 ohms balance
- Output Impedance: 600 ohms balance
- Frequency
Response: +/- 0.5dB to 50KHz
- Output Signal to Noise: -95dB or
greater
- THD + Noise: .01% @ 1KHz/+4dBu
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| The Brute 500 Series Opto-cell Limiter |
Inward Connections The Brute is
one of the most well suited compressor/limiters within the 500 series
format to obtain a "high-end" vocal sound. It will add warmth and
presence to your vocal, bringing out a breathy and airy quality while
also smoothing out peaks and bringing the vocal up front in your mix.
The Brute is also excellent for guitars, bass, and anywhere else and
smooth and warm optical limiter can be of use.
Features
- Gain reduction control
- Zero adjust trim
- Output level control
- Hi-Pass filter: 250Hz for detector circuit
- Bypass switch
- LED lighted VU meter
- VU meter output/reduction switch
- Link switch
- VF600 all discrete legendary amp blocks
- Optocell reduction circuitry identical to TSL-3 Tube Limiter
- Balance input and output transformers
- Fits standard 500 series slot configuration mechanically and electrically
- Powder coating in gunmetal gray
Specifications
- Gain Reduction: up to 40dB
- Input Impedance: >100K ohms balance
- Output Impedance: 600 ohms balance
- Frequency Response: +/- 0.5dB@20Hz to 50KHz
- Output Signal to Noise: -95dB or greater
- THD + Noise: .01%@1KHz/+4dBu
- Reserve Makeup Gain: +15dB
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| Nitro 2-Band Parametric 500 Series Equalizer |
The Inward Connections Nitro is a
fully parametric 500 series 2-band EQ using the new VF-600 amp blocks
for adding warmth and power to your mix. Use for individual tracks where
you want to open the top end up, or to pull out problem frequencies.
Very simple and versatile design. Charge up your tracks with the Nitro!
Features
- Low band frequency range 35Hz to 1KHz
- High band frequency range 560Hz to 16KHz
- Maximum boost/cut +/- 20dB
- Range of bandwidth adjustment 0.16 to 2.0 octave
- Bypass switch
- VF600 discrete amp blocks
- Differential balance input transformer less
- Balance output transformer
- Fits standard 500 series slot configuration mechanically and electrically
- Powder coating in gunmetal gray
Specifications
- Input Impedance: >20K ohms balance
- Output Impedance: 600 ohms balance
- Frequency Response: +/- 0.5dB@20Hz to 50KHz
- Output Signal to Noise: -95dB or greater
- THD + Noise: .01%@1KHz/+4dBu
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| Vogad Discrete VCA 500 Series Compressor |
The Inward Connections Vogad is
an extremely versatile and punchy compressor/limiter using the new
VF600 amp block for increased warmth and vibe. Give in your face punch
to those drum tracks! Excellent channel dynamic or can be linked for use
on the drum buss or across an entire mix.
Features
- VF600 discrete amp blocks
- Differential balance input transformerless
- Balance output transformer
- Fits standard 500 series slot configuration mechanically and electrically
- Gain Makeup Control +/- 16dB attenuation
- Threshold Control -40dB to +22dB. This allows for low level compression to high level limiting
- Ratio Control ranges from 2:1 to 30:1 to infinity
- Attack Control ranges from .2 milliseconds to 20 milliseconds
- Release Control ranges from .1 seconds to 3 seconds
- Gain Reduction Meter: 10-segment LED meter bar that ranges from -2dB to -20dB
- Hi-Pass Filter: 250Hz for detector circuit only
- Stereo
Link Switch allows module detector circuit to be tied to adjacent
compressor module. Both link switches have to be in the “UP” position
- Bypass Switch controls a bypass relay
- Powder coating in gunmetal gray
Specifications
- Input Impedance: 20K ohms balance
- Output Impedance: 600 ohms balance
- Frequency Response: +/- 0.2dB@10Hz to 100KHz
- Output Signal to Noise: -95dB or greater
- THD + Noise: .01%@1KHz/+4dBu
- Distortion: .01% THD, +4dBu@1KHz
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| Magnum VU Discrete Microphone Preamp/DI with VU Meter |
With a warm and upfront low-end, punchy mid-range and open top end, the Inward Connections Magnum VU
will bring new life to your recording rig. Classic sounding warmth, but
with airiness and headroom for days. Magnum offers something different
than the old standbys. Extra large tone for your lunchbox!
Features
- Circuitry features two VF600 all discrete amp blocks
- LED VU meter that monitors the output level
- +48VDC phantom power switch
- Phase reverse switch
- -20dB pad switch
- Hi-Z low level line input 1/4" phone jack for guitars, keyboards and low level instruments
- 12-position rotary trim (5dB per step), 25dB to 80dB selectable range
- 70hz hi-pass filter
- Output level rotary control
- Balanced input and output transformers
- Fits standard 500 series slot configuration, mechanically and electrically
- Powder coating in Gunmetal color
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