Tegeler Audio Magnetismus 2

The Tegeler Audio Magnetismus 2 is a 2U stereo dynamics processor combining a flexible VCA compressor with a downstream transient shaper and output transformer stage, designed for tracking, mixing, and bus processing where punch, density, and mix integration are the primary goals. The transient shaper runs the signal through one of three transformer-based Flux Modes—Eisen, Kobalt, and Nickel—each of which emulates the saturation characteristics of iron-, cobalt-, and nickel-based tape formulations, rounding transients in the manner of a tape machine rather than simply adjusting their level. The VCA compressor section operates independently with full threshold, ratio, timing, and make-up gain control, and the output transformer adds a final layer of density and punch to the processed signal. For Los Angeles mixing and recording engineers working with drums, synthesizers, acoustic instruments, or full stereo program material, the Magnetismus 2 covers everything from transparent bus glue and natural tape-like cohesion to aggressive transient sculpting and creative signal destruction.

Key Features

• VCA compressor with full parameter control — threshold, ratio, timing, and make-up gain give precise control over the compression character, and the compressor section can be used independently as a stereo bus or mastering compressor when the transient shaper is not needed.
• Three Flux Mode transformer stages (Eisen, Kobalt, Nickel) — the transient shaper passes the compressed signal through one of three discrete transformers, each emulating the saturation and transient-rounding behavior of iron-, cobalt-, and nickel-based tape formulations analogically. Flux Mode selection determines the character and timing window of the transient processing.
• Intensity control for transient shaping depth — the Intensity knob adjusts how much the transient shaper alters the original signal, from subtle rounding that adds tape-like cohesion to more assertive shaping that reshapes the envelope of the source material.
• Output transformer stage — a dedicated output transformer follows the transient shaper, adding a final layer of density and low-end definition to the processed signal—useful both at natural listening levels and when pushing the unit toward more extreme processing.
• Wide range of applications — mix glue to creative sound design — at moderate settings the Magnetismus 2 integrates tracks into a mix the way tape recording tends to, and at more extreme settings it can be used to aggressively reshape or crush transient-heavy material for sound design and effect.
• LED gain reduction meter and illuminated VU meter — dedicated metering for both the compressor gain reduction and the working level output gives visual feedback across both processing stages simultaneously.
• Stepped potentiometers and bypass switch — all controls use stepped pots for reliable recall, and a dedicated bypass switch removes the unit from the signal path entirely for direct comparison.
• Balanced XLR input, transformer-balanced XLR output — the input stage is electronically balanced and the output is transformer-balanced, with a maximum output level of +24 dBu and internal power supply.

Specifications

• Format: 2U rackmount
• Dimensions: 2U × 19.02″ W × 9.84″ D (H: 3.47″)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz–22 kHz
• Maximum Input Level: +20 dBu
• Input Impedance: ≥2.4 kΩ
• Output Impedance: <600 Ω
• Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu
• Dynamic Range: ≥95 dB
• Voltage: 110–240 V~/50–60 Hz
• Fuse: 500 mA slow-blow
• Maximum Power Consumption: <25 W