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Tube-tech CL1B

Optical Tube Compressor

Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada

Smooth, Silky, and Studio-Ready

The Tube-Tech CL1B is a world-class optical tube compressor revered for its smooth compression, rich harmonic tone, and transparent control. At Rupert Street Recording, it’s a top pick for vocals, bass, and melodic instruments, offering a warm, polished finish that blends beautifully in both modern and vintage-inspired productions.

The CL1B has been a favorite on countless hit records, used by artists like Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Kanye West. Known as the go-to vocal compressor in high-end studios, it delivers professional, radio-ready results every time.

Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada
Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada

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Tape Machines

Our classic tape machine adds rich harmonics, warmth and depth, delivering the timeless sound of analog saturation that digital can’t replicate.

Outboard Gear

From vintage compressors to modern preamps, our outboard gear adds warmth, depth, and character to every recording.

Microphones

From vintage tube classics to modern condensers, our microphone collection ensures pristine clarity, warmth, and precision for vocals, instruments, and beyond.

Keyboards

From iconic analog synths to classic electric pianos, our keyboard collection offers rich textures, warm tones, and dynamic playability for any style of music.

Guitars & Bass

From vintage classics to modern essentials, our guitars and basses deliver rich tone and dynamic playability for any style.

Drums

From vintage acoustic kits to iconic drum machines, our collection delivers deep grooves, rich tones, and dynamic percussion for any genre.

Drum Machines

Explore our collection of vintage and modern drum machines, delivering iconic rhythms and punchy textures for producers, beatmakers, and session players alike.

Amplifiers

Explore Rupert Street Recording’s collection of vintage and modern amplifiers, including Fender, Marshall, Vox, Orange, and more—crafted for ultimate tone and recording versatility.

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