Trident Audio SC2-500 - 500 Series Stereo VCA Compressor
The Trident Audio SC2-500 is a high-performance stereo VCA compressor in the 500 Series format, delivering the smooth, musical glue and punch of classic console buss compression. Hand-built with premium components and discrete Class-A circuitry, it features fast attack/release times, precise threshold control, and a transparent yet characterful sound that excels on mix bus, drums, bass, vocals, and mastering. With stepped controls for accurate recall, sidechain high-pass filtering, and true bypass, the SC2-500 brings professional-grade dynamics to compact hybrid and analogue setups.
Musical Stereo VCA Compression
The SC2-500 uses a high-quality VCA gain-reduction element for transparent, fast compression with smooth release behavior. It provides variable threshold, ratio, attack, release, and make-up gain, allowing everything from subtle buss levelling to aggressive transient control. The sidechain high-pass filter prevents low-end pumping, ensuring tight, controlled compression on bass-heavy sources and full mixes.
Key Features of the Trident Audio SC2-500
- Stereo VCA compressor in 500 Series format
- Fast attack and smooth, musical release
- Variable threshold, ratio, attack, release, and make-up gain
- Sidechain high-pass filter to reduce low-end pumping
- Stepped controls for precise recall and stereo matching
- LED gain-reduction metering
- True bypass (when powered)
- Balanced I/O via 500 Series edge connector
- Hand-built with premium components
Technical Specifications
- Type: 500 Series stereo VCA compressor
- Input/Output: Balanced (500 Series edge connector)
- Max Input/Output Level: +24 dBu
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz–60 kHz (±0.5 dB)
- THD+N: <0.01% (typical, no compression)
- Noise Floor:
- Attack Time: Variable (fast to medium)
- Release Time: Variable (auto-adaptive or manual)
- Ratios: 2:1 to 10:1 (typical range)
- Power: 500 Series rack supply (±16 V)
- Current Draw: ~120 mA per rail
