Gainlab Audio Dictator – dual-channel vari-mu pentode compressor inspired by Fairchild 670 and Gates STA-Level. Delivers warm, musical compression with dynamics control and saturation. Ideal for master bus, mixes, sound design. 2U enclosure (483 x 89 x 267 mm, 7.7 kg).
Dictator uses military-grade 6K4P-EV pentodes for authentic warmth, sidechain link, adjustable attack/release, blend. Switches: Thrust, Mix/Blend, stereo link. Balanced XLR I/O, VU metering. Hand-soldered for quality.
As classic tribute, adds glue/punch without compromise.
MAIN FEATURES
- Military-grade 6K4P-EV pentodes for warmth
- Sidechain link, adjustable attack/release
- Thrust circuit for low-end energy
- Mix/Blend for parallel compression
- Stereo/dual mono mode
- Balanced XLR I/O
- VU metering, Session Recall app
- Portable: 483 x 89 x 267 mm, 7.7 kg
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Channels: 2 (stereo/dual mono)
- Threshold: -20 to +20 dBu
- Ratio: 1.5:1-10:1
- Attack: 0.03-30 ms
- Release: 50 ms-2 s
- Gain Reduction: Up to 10 dB
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
- THD + N: < 0.05% @ 1 kHz
- Noise EIN: < -94 dBu
- Connectors: XLR input/output (balanced)
- Power Supply: 100-240 V AC
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 89 x 483 x 267 mm (2U)
- Weight: 7.7 kg
- Included: Dictator, manual
- Product Code: GAI-DICTATOR
