Ixion

The Ixion: A Journey Into Sonic Excellence

Step into a new realm of sound with the Ixion, an optical compressor that delivers incredibly smooth, clean, and low-noise performance. Designed for musicians and sound engineers who demand versatility and precision, the Ixion offers an ultra-wide tonal palette, allowing for endless variations, depth, and dimension in your sound.

Precision Engineering for Superior Sound

The Ixion is meticulously crafted with Spaceman's signature FET stages and a comprehensive set of controls, ensuring an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio. This compressor harnesses the power of an optical photocell for gain reduction, delivering a natural and musical compression. Whether you're a guitarist, bassist, or any other musician, the Ixion enhances your tone with unparalleled warmth and clarity.

Advanced Features for Creative Freedom

With a mix control for parallel compression, the Ixion allows you to blend your dry and compressed signals seamlessly. The unique equal loudness filter in the sidechain and treble-centric tone control give you the flexibility to shape your sound with precision, whether you're aiming for warm, neutral, or bright tones. For those seeking even more headroom, the Ixion offers the option to run at 18V.

Ready for Any Setup

The Ixion is built to integrate effortlessly into any rig, featuring an externally accessible sidechain input with multiple routing options. The compression LED indicator provides real-time feedback, and the true-bypass switching ensures your tone remains pure when the pedal is disengaged.

Key Features

• Original Discrete Analog Design: Ensures a warm, vintage sound with modern reliability.
• Smooth Optical Gain-Reduction Element: Delivers natural, musical compression with minimal distortion.
• Parallel Compression Mix Control: Blend dry and compressed signals for ultimate flexibility.
• Treble-Centric Tone Control: Fine-tune your sound to be warm, neutral, or bright.
• 18V Operation for Higher Headroom: Expand your dynamic range for more expressive playing.
• Unique Equal Loudness Filter: Adjusts the frequency response of the compression for a balanced sound.
• Externally Accessible Sidechain Input: Offers versatile routing options for advanced setups.
• True-Bypass Switching: Maintains your signal's integrity when the pedal is not in use.

Technical Specifications

• Width: 3.68 inches / 93.5 mm
• Depth: 4.73 inches / 120 mm
• Height: 2.25 inches / 57 mm
• Weight: 2.25 inches / 57 mm ounces
• Input Resistance: 500K Ohm
• Bypass Current Draw: 14mA
• Engaged Current Draw: 32mA
• Sidechain: Tip-Return / Ring-Send / Sleeve-GND
• Input Voltage: 9-18V DC, negative center via the 2.1mm jack

Unleash the fattest, juiciest tones with the Ixion and explore uncharted realms of sonic possibilities. This compressor is not just a tool; it’s your ticket to a richer, more expressive musical experience.