The Vertigo Sound VSM-2 is a
creative fully analog Mix and Mastering tool. The VSM offers MS,
Blending and two sophisticated coloration generators in 2U size.
The VSM-2 is also available in a “basic version” without harmonic
generators. This represents a "All In One"-solution for Mastering
studios with no more need to invest in mastering consoles, switching
devices, monitor controllers, MS En & de-coders etc.
Like all Vertigo Sound products, the VSM-2 is manufactured to the
highest industry standards to guarantee the utmost performance and
maximum durability.
VSM-2 Mix Satellite MK2
The VSM-2 Mix Satellite (MK2) now comes with new potentiometers. The
noise floor is 4dB lower than the already very low noise Mk1 version.
All controls are stepped excluding 2nd/3rd Drive (Full Version), Mix, level & shape.
VSM-2 Unique Features
VSM-2 Basic:
All analog, latency free processing
Two fully balanced inserts on XLR offering MS En & DE-coding
Level compensated MS En & DE-coding
Insert 1 provides Dry-Wet Mix control "Parallel Compression" for
LR and MS
Insert 2 provides "M&S Stereo Width" control
Level compensated AFL Solo for M and S-Signal
All controls can be easily recalled via stepped controls, pointer
knobs & fine scales
Hardwire bypass for all and each processing stage
Excellent headroom with up to +30dbu at the Ins & Outs
Level matching of the inputs and outputs
Fast input and output metering plus various clip leds
Color coded switch controls for easy intuitive operation
Superior crafted & anodized front plate in "sun orange" &
blue metallic silk screen print
VSM-2 "Full Version" additional
features:
Two independent stereo coloration circuits
Stereo & M or S Generation of pure 2nd & 3rd harmonics
Each coloration generator is independently switchable to M, S or
LR
Excessive harmonic filtering possibilities for each harmonic
generator
RMS LED level control for equal level of harmonic generators
Unique "Track" mode for processing individual instruments
Soft & Hard clip switching capability
The idea behind the VSM-2
The VSM-2 a.k.a. Mix Satellite offers plenty of hugely useful functions
for mixing and mastering in one unit.
Of course in daily studio life, even in the worst case scenario, you
won't need all the functions of the VSM-2 at once. Carefully spot the
problems you want to fix and choose the appropriate processing technique
of the VSM-2.
The Mix Satellite allows you to try different processing strategies
without any loss of time!
You can switch between conventional Stereo and MS processing within
seconds or you can blend the Mix with the unprocessed signal by dialing
only one knob.
The Solo M&S Function allows you to listen closely to M or S and to
optimize your processing setting!
Technical progress and purity of analogue and digital equipment
effectively removed distortion as a stylistic device from the audio
engineers' tool repertoire of today.
The VSM-2 Harmonic generators allow you to colour, saturate, enhance,
compress, limit or distort your program material! Now you are able to
put real analog life into "dead sounds" out of the box. All parameters
to create your own kind of musical coloration are on the hand with the
Mix Satellite VSM-2!
Technical Specifications
All Ins & Outs electronically balanced
Dynamic Range: 128 db
Frequency response: 10 Hz ... 100 kHz (+- 1 db)
Max. Output Level: + 30 dBu
THD at +28dbu <= 0,003%
Signal to Noise Ratio at + 6 dBu = 104 db (20..20 kHz, unweighted,
RMS)
Noise: – 98 dBu (20 Hz – 22 khz – unweighted, RMS) @ 0 db Unity
Gain
Power consumption: max 30 Watts
Original Manufacturers Description
Technical Documents
Specifications
Brochure
Product Manual
Recall Sheet
User Testimonials
"The VSM-2 offers a lot of creativity and flexibility that extends to every piece of gear I own. It was like buying an upgrade for all the other outboard in my studio. I'm doing parallel compression with a Fearn VT-7 or Chandler TG-1. I can do Mid-Side processing with a FATSO, or Daking EQ's, or de-ess the mono content of a mix with a freaking' Voxbox! The list goes on. Other mastering routers do that too, but the fun continues with the distortion generators, which can be used in mastering for the most subtle and targeted ways to add thickness or sparkle, or abused for effect while tracking or mixing. I also appreciate that if you don't need color, you simply bypass those sections, allowing the character of the gear connected to it to come through. It's like a Swiss Army Knife, but it's orange instead of red, and being able to rescue a mix without remixing -- getting a vocal to sit better, or guitars to jump to life is a LOT more exciting to me than a can opener and a toothpick!
I should also say the guys at Vertigo were very helpful, (emailing me to say hi before I even received my unit) and their build quality isnothing short of immaculate. A peak inside reveals what looks like aerospace level construction. A work of art."
Brandon Busch
Seattle, WA
