Tegeler Creme RC Bus Compressor and Mastering Equalizer, Remote Controlled

Tegeler Creme RC Bus Compressor and Mastering Equalizer, Remote Controlled

The Tegeler Audio Manufaktur Creme RC represents a next-generation hybrid analog processor that expertly merges the warmth and musicality of classic analog circuitry with the precision and convenience of digital recall. Designed for mixing and mastering engineers who demand both sonic excellence and workflow flexibility, the Creme RC combines a passive Pultec-style equalizer with a powerful VCA bus compressor, now enhanced with motorized potentiometers that automatically reposition according to your DAW project settings. This remote controllability ensures seamless session recall and allows parameter automation directly from your arrangement, bringing analog hardware into the modern digital production environment.

At its core, the Creme RC delivers the same acclaimed sonic signature as the original Creme - rich and musical EQ boosts with smooth low and high frequency enhancements, paired with transparent yet effective compression that adds glue and cohesion to your mix bus. The EQ section’s Pultec-inspired design lets you shape tonal balance with selectable frequencies and switchable gain levels that bring out presence, depth, and clarity in your mix. Meanwhile, the compressor section offers a wide range of attack and release settings, enabling anything from subtle dynamic control to more aggressive shaping of transients and groove.

Whether you’re balancing vocals, tightening drums, or adding final polish to a master, the Creme RC’s analog character and digital automation capabilities make it a versatile centerpiece in professional studio setups. Its flexible topology allows users to switch the order of EQ and compression to suit their processing goals, while the included plugin ensures your analog settings perfectly match the DAW environment. With robust construction, balanced connectivity, and precise stepped controls, the Creme RC is built for repeatable results and lasting performance.

Key Features

• Passive EQ (Pultec style)
• Bass boost frequencies: 20-30-60-100-140-200 Hz
• Bass boost level: 0-5 dB switchable
• High boost frequencies: 10-12-16-18-20-24 kHz
• High boost level: 0-5 dB switchable
• Compressor lowcut filter: 60-120-200 Hz
• Attack settings: 0.1-0.3-1-3-10-30 ms
• Release settings: 100-300-600 ms-1.2 s-Auto
• Compression ratios: 1.5-2-4-10
• Motorized (remote controllable) potentiometers
• Frequency response: 20-40,000 Hz ±1.5 dB
• Balanced inputs and outputs
• Internal power supply with toroidal transformer

Technical Specifications

Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Maximum Input Level: +22 dBu
Input Impedance: ≥ 10 kΩ
Output Impedance: < 600 Ω
Maximum Output Level: +24 dBu
Dynamic Range: ≥ 110 dB
Voltage: 230 V~/50 Hz or 115 V~/60 Hz
Fuse: 500 mA slow-blow
Maximum Power Consumption: < 25 W (~0.01 A at 230 V)
Dimensions: 2U rack height, Width: ~19" (483 mm), Depth: ~9.8" (250 mm)