Tegeler Audio MythVCA 500

The Tegeler Audio MythVCA 500 is a full-featured VCA compressor built for the 500-series format, offering professional dynamics control in a single-slot module suited to tracking, mixing, and bus processing. Three switchable ratio settings, a wide-range attack and release, a Low-Cut sidechain filter, and an intelligent auto-release mode give engineers the tools to dial in everything from transparent peak limiting to assertive track compression—without sacrificing transient integrity. All controls use stepped potentiometers for repeatable settings and easy recall. An included stereo linking bridge lets two MythVCA 500 units work in tandem as a true stereo bus compressor, making it a practical choice for Los Angeles studios and home recording setups alike.

Key Features

• Three ratio settings — 2:1, 4:1, and 10:1 — cover everything from gentle program compression to firm limiting, with enough range to handle both delicate sources and high-transient material.
• Wide-range attack and release — attack adjustable from 0.1 to 30 ms and release from 100 ms to 1.4 s lets engineers precisely shape dynamic response without over-compressing transients.
• Auto-release mode — analyzes the incoming signal and adjusts release timing musically, making it well-suited to complex program material and mix bus applications.
• Low-Cut sidechain filter (60–120 Hz) — reduces low-frequency content from triggering the compressor, keeping the dynamics response consistent on bass-heavy signals.
• All stepped potentiometers — every control is detented for reliable recall across sessions and easy matching between linked stereo pairs.
• Stereo linking bridge included — two MythVCA 500 units can be linked for true stereo operation, expanding the module into a full stereo bus compressor without additional hardware.
• Balanced input and output — with a maximum input level of +22 dBu and maximum output of +24 dBu, the MythVCA 500 handles professional signal levels cleanly throughout the chain.
• Wide frequency response — 20 Hz to 40,000 Hz (±1.5 dB) ensures the compressor introduces no audible coloration to the high-frequency content of the signal.

Specifications

• Format: 500-series
• Ratio: 2:1 / 4:1 / 10:1
• Attack: 0.1–30 ms
• Release: 100 ms–1.4 s / Auto
• Low-Cut Filter: 60–120 Hz
• Frequency Response: 20–40,000 Hz (±1.5 dB)
• Maximum Input Level: +22 dBu
• Input Impedance: ≥10 kΩ
• Output Impedance: <600 Ω
• Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu
• Dynamic Range: ≥125 dB
• Maximum Current Consumption: +16V / 100 mA
• Weight: 540 g