Thermionic Culture Ltd Culture Vulture Super 15 Stereo Dual Channel Valve Distortion Enhancer, Standard

SKU: TCCUREVRES15

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Thermionic Culture Ltd Culture Vulture Super 15 Specifications

  • Distortion (THD)

    Figures obtained with 1kHz signal, 0.25mA bias current, Function at T, feeding a 10kOhms load:
    0.2% (at 4dB)
    Maximum Figures: 98%

  • Frequency response

    Figures obtained with 1kHz signal, 0.25mA bias current, Function at T, feeding a 10kOhms load:
    Normal drive: 40Hz to 18kHz , +/-1.5dB
    Overdrive: 50Hz to 11kHz, +/-1.5dB

  • Max Output Level (MOL)

    Figures obtained with 1kHz signal, 0.25mA bias current, Function at T, feeding a 10kOhms load:
    +17dBu, 2% distortion
    Maximum Figures: +25dBu, 20% distortion

  • Noise

    Figures obtained with 1kHz signal, 0.25mA bias current, Function at T, feeding a 10kOhms load:
    85dB below MOL

  • Gain (DI input)

    Maximum Figures: >65dB

  • Line Input Impedance

    20kOhms

  • DI Input Impedance

    50kOhms

  • Line Output Impedance

    1kOhms

  • Low Output Impedance

    4kOhms

About Thermionic Culture Ltd Culture Vulture Super 15

Culture Vulture Super 15
The Culture Vulture Super 15 is the most comprehensive Vulture to date. It incorporates all the features found on the 11th Anniversary edition such as the 7 extra distortion functions, but also now features a 2 position Presence switch.

Drive Switch
The Drive switch has three positions with a +10dB option sitting squarely between 'Normal' and 'Overdrive', enabling users to make their sounds 'a little more crunchy' with increased brightness.

Function Switch
The Function switch now offers further enhancements including special dynamic tunable mid-lift in the P positions and extra drastically-processed harmonics in the SQ positions. The Output Level controls have a -10dB attenuator which can be used in conjunction with Drive+10dB for comparison purposes or just to reduce high levels.

Module's Line Inputs
The module's line inputs are balanced while the line plus low level outputs are unbalanced. Five NOS military-grade valves are utilized for long life, low noise and enhanced performance, mirroring The Culture Vulture Mastering Plus. And of course dials now up to 15 and it really does have more gain.

Thermionic Culture Ltd Culture Vulture Super 15 Features

  • Even more distortion effects including 3 SQ ("squash") settings
  • 5 musically tuned sharp dynamic mid lift settings
  • Bias control is more useful than ever before for type of sound and mid lift
  • Extra mid way +10dB setting on Drive switch, before Overdrive (+20dB)
  • Broad Presence control on + 10 dB position
  • -10dB attenuator enables comparison between the above, or useful to control high levels
  • Extra Output level to easily drive DAWs
  • Transformer balanced line input, unbalanced DI input
  • Unbalanced Hi & Lo outputs for better transparency
  • Line inputs and outputs now on XLRs
  • Low pass filter to remove unwanted HF overtones
  • Extra low noise. Long life, selected NOS valves, carefully matched for stereo
  • Bypass switches connect Line In direct to Hi output avoiding all electronics
  • Made in England

What's in the box:

  • Thermionic Culture Ltd Culture Vulture Super 15 Stereo Dual Channel Valve Distortion Enhancer (Standard)
  • Thermionic Culture Ltd 1 Year Warranty