Timberlake Audio

The Dropoff Mastering High-Pass Filter

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This filter provides one of the steepest slopes available in the analog domain, 24dB/Oct. Unlike most other filters, The Dropoff uses a Bessel filter. This design yields less phase shift when compared with other filters. The frequency response is also more linear near the crossover point. The filter's Detailed mode, allows for complete sonic transparency. For color, engage Fat mode which switches to a transformer based output stage. This mode smooths out the highs and adds some low end transformer saturation.

Though The Dropoff is primarilly designed for use in an analog mastering chain, it is perfect for any recording chain where more control over low frequency content is needed. It is sure to become one of your workhorse units.

Specifications:

High-pass filter for mastering
Can also be used after a mic pre during tracking
External power supply
24dB/Oct slope
6 selectable frequencies: 22, 32, 42, 50, 60, 85 Hz
2 selectable output stages:
- Fat: Neve inspired transformer output stage
- Detailed: Transformerless, differential output stage

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