TC Electronic PowerCore X8 W/ Free Gear - Software/Plug-ins

TC Electronics PowerCore X8

The TC Electronic PowerCore X8 provides a massive amount of power, with eight fast DSPs, FireWire speed and reliability, and tons of RAM. It's ideal for high-end production environments where unsurpassed quality and processing capabilities are required. Designed for serious studios and professional applications, the PowerCore X8 is sure to deliver, and it will meet even the most demanding tasks and requirements. PowerCore X8 comes with 14 included plug-ins, among them, the renowned Dynamic EQ plug-in as well as the DeNoise plug-in from the acclaimed Restoration Suite package. PowerCore X8 is your plug-in processing solution!

24/7•C
Convincing vintage compression and limiting using one of the most desired vintage models for PowerCore.

Character
Character represents a new approach to getting great sound virtually instantly. The audio processing employs both the frequency response and the dynamic properties of the input source in a highly time-varying sense.

Chorus•Delay
Modulation Multi-FX that recreates the 1210 Spatial Expander with its unique modulation images like Chorus, Flanging and Slap Delay with very flexible routing and filtering facilities.

Classic Verb
Classic Verb adds warm, lush reverb effects often associated with big expensive hardware processors.

Dynamic EQ
Dynamic EQ is a new tool for any mixing or mastering situation. This virtual processor eliminates the shortcomings of static EQ by providing a dynamically applied equalization.

EQSat
EQSat Custom is a very clean sounding and carefully crafted EQ-model for any application including mastering.

Filtroid
With its dual filters and extensive modulation capabilities, Filtroid brings the sound of analog filter banks to PowerCore.

MasterX3 - Virtual Finalizer
Knock out Punch for any mixes or masters. Period. MasterX3 is the virtual incarnation of the TC Electronic Finalizer, the standard mastering processor in the pro audio field.

MegaReverb
Hi-end Reverb based on years of ongoing research and the core technology of the TC Electronic M5000 hi-end studio processor.

PowerCore 01
This mono-synth will deliver results similar to the famous SH-101, with some added features like velocity and drive.

PowerCore CL
Vintage Compressor*Limiter delivers high-quality compression and limiting on each channel - up to 28 Vintage CLs can be run on one PowerCore card.

Tubifex
Tubifex includes three tube stages and a speaker simulator for truly convincing amp modeling. Each of the three stages is based on a classic 12AX7 design.

VoiceStrip
This complete voice processing channel includes all tools required for vocal sound adjustment: Compression, De-Essing, a dedicated Voice EQ, Lo Cut Filter and Gate.

Power
Even complex mixes are possible with just a laptop and one PowerCore X8. The unique combination of a floating-point Power PC with 8 Motorola DSPs, ensures tight integration into the native world while at the same time maintaining all of the advantages that DSPs offer for pristine signal processing.

Quality
PowerCore's software and hardware provide the utmost in quality and a future-proof design. Extremely power demanding tools like mastering dynamics, reverbs and other professional virtual processors run on PowerCore without draining the host computer's resources.

Tools
PowerCore X8 delivers an array of powerful tools right out of the box. Among the 14 virtual processors included, you get the most complete collection of dynamics processing available, including a virtual Finalizer (Master X), Vintage Compression and a Voice Channel Strip. Not to mention the two TC-quality Reverbs, Modulation Effects, EQs, Synthesis and more. From the large bulk of optional plug-ins from TC Electronic and 3rd party developers, there are choice treasures for virtually any professional application, among others the highly acclaimed Restoration Suite and the System 6000 plug-ins for PowerCore, like the MD3 Stereo Mastering package and the VSS3 Stereo Source Reverb.

Software
PowerCore X8 ships with PowerCore 3.0 software, which is the biggest update to the PowerCore software package yet, with lot of enhancements and new features based upon a great deal of input from our users.

Improvement where it matters
All plug-ins have all new liquid signal meters, for even greater overview during mixing and mastering. Master X3 and Master X5 sport new handy metering zoom features, which allow you to zoom the metering scale of the input and output meters, with the click of the mouse. Two of the included compressors, 24/7-C and PowerCore CL, feature built-in parallel compression via a new MIX knob that helps you get great results fast and avoid complicated routing schemes.

Sidechaining
Five of the included plug-ins have new external Sidechain features by way of the new redesigned TC SideChainer: The redesigned native TC SideChainer adds high and low cut filters, and the ability to name your Sidechain busses individually. 24/7-C and PowerCore CL give you two flavors of compression: vintage style or DBX-style. With external audio sidechaining you can create pumping or ducking effects. Dynamic EQ adds an external Sidechain in addition the internal Sidechain for even greater precision during mixing and mastering. Filtroid has been expanded to be able to use more than two external sidechains. PowerCore 01 has an external audio input in the oscillator section that allows you to route external audio through the filters, envelopes and distortion section, and even mix it with the oscillators if you want.

Features

14 dynamics, modulation, reverb/delay, and synth plug-ins
Amazing processing power
Sidechain features
PowerCore 3.0 software included
Floating-point Power PC with eight Motorola DSPs
Great mastering tools

Specifications
See PDF manual for Specifications.

CASCADE FAT HEAD- RIBBON

The Cascade FAT HEAD offers the natural and open sound associated with the finest ribbon microphones. You will find that when recording acoustic guitars, guitar cabinets, vocals, drum over-heads, and countless other types of instruments, the ribbon microphone will produce the warmth that is vital to today's digital recording environment. We firmly believe you will also agree that this microphone will make a great addition to your collection.

We inspect and check the audio quality of each and every Cascade microphone before it leaves our shop, once you try one...you'll be a believer.

Specifications:

Type: Ribbon (velocity) Microphone
Ribbon type & Dimensions: 99% Pure aluminum, 2.5 micron, 1 3/4" (L) X 3/16" (W)
Polar pattern: Figure 8 Symmetrical design
Sensitivity: -56 db +/- 2 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa)
Frequency response: 30 to -18,000 Hz (+/- 3dB)
Output Impedance: <=200 Ohms
Recommended load impedance: >1000 Ohms
Max.SPL (1% THD @1000 Hz): 165 dB
Connector: 3-Pin male XLR
Size: Diameter: 3” (O.D. grill), overall length 6 1/2”, 7/8" (O.D. body)

Includes:

FAT HEAD Ribbon Microphone
Premium suspension shockmount
Wood box with heavy-duty latch and hinges
Aluminum case
Micro-fiber cleaning cloth

Frequency Response and Polar Pattern

The Cascade M20u offers a new body style & grill along with improved specifications and performance. The new 1.07" gold vapor-diaphragm makes the M20u a great studio microphone capable of excelling in many applications of recording tasks and environments. The M20u is great for recording vocals, acoustic guitars, drums, guitar cabinets, horns and percussion instruments.

The M20u employs a -10 dB pad and lo-cut filter switch. With it's smooth frequency response, transparency, and dynamic range, it's easy to see why the M20u is a valuable addition to a wide range of users.

Specifications:

Capsule: New 1.07”/28 mm 5µ edge connected, gold vapor-diaphragm
Construction: heavy duty machined brass with anodized finish
Polar Pattern: cardioid
Operating voltage: +48V Phantom Power
Electronics: New low-noise class A discrete Fet+Bi-Polar, transformer-coupled
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Sensitivity: -38.5 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa)
Equivalent noise level: (A-Weighted per IEC 286-4) <15 dB
Maximum SPL for THD: <0.5% (1 kHz) 140 dB w/Pad
Switchable low frequency cut-off: -6 dB @ 100 Hz
Switchable pad: -10 dB
New improved suspension shockmount
Connector: 3-Pin male XLR
Weight: 525 grams/1.16 lbs.
Dimensions: 47x215 mm / 2x8.6”

Includes:

CASCADE M20u 1.07" LDC
Suspension shockmount
Vinyl zipper pouch
Micro-fiber cleaning cloth

PDF with Frequency Response