{"product_id":"standard-audio-level-or-mkii","title":"Standard Audio Level OR MKII","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Audio Level OR MKII\u003c\/strong\u003e is a single-channel JFET limiter in the 500-series format, its name a nod to the notoriously trashy mid-century Shure Level-Loc limiter rather than a technical acronym. Instead of transparent VCA-style compression, it delivers aggressive, clearly audible gain reduction or controlled harmonic distortion. It's the single-channel version of the same circuit that ships in its own rack chassis as the Dual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo different circuits in one module\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MODE switch selects between three settings: LEVEL (an extreme feedback-type JFET limiter with a high ratio), BYP (hard relay bypass) and CRUNCH (several discrete Class-A transistor stages generating harmonic distortion instead of compression). These are two separate signal paths in one chassis, not one compressor with a bolted-on saturation mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSPEED changes meaning depending on the mode\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn LEVEL mode the SPEED switch sets release time (FAST\/MEDIUM\/SLOW, with Medium added on the MKII), while in CRUNCH mode the same switch changes the output low-pass filter (15kHz or 8kHz), shaping the top end of the distorted signal. The front-panel 1\/4\" input auto-detects instrument-level (DI) signal, and the MKII runs 12-15dB quieter than the original Level-Or. The design comes from Ian MacGregor and Thom Flowers, who founded the Los Angeles-based Standard Audio in 2010 to build tools for modern record makers rather than faithful recreations of vintage classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-channel JFET limiter in 500-series format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName references the Shure Level-Loc limiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLEVEL mode: extreme feedback-type JFET limiter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCRUNCH mode: harmonic distortion, discrete Class-A stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPEED switch: FAST\/MED\/SLOW release (LEVEL) or 15\/8kHz LPF (CRUNCH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuto-detecting 1\/4\" DI input\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise floor 12-15dB lower than the original Level-Or\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt by Standard Audio, Los Angeles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 500-series (API-standard compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModes: LEVEL \/ BYP \/ CRUNCH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput: transformer-balanced, plus 1\/4\" DI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput: electronically balanced, drives loads down to 600Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: INPUT, OUTPUT, MODE, SPEED\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndicator: MODE LED (green\/red) doubles as a reduction\/distortion meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Standard Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54961035673937,"sku":"61003","price":3999.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/Standard_Audio_Level_OR_MKII_1.jpg?v=1789722341","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/es\/products\/standard-audio-level-or-mkii","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}