{"product_id":"retro-instruments-sta-level","title":"Retro Instruments Sta-Level","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetro Instruments Sta-Level\u003c\/strong\u003e recreates the 1956 Gates Sta-Level, the tube compressor that shaped the sound of hit radio through the 1960s. The design rests on a program-controlled release circuit, so at up to 40 dB of gain reduction the material gains density and consistency instead of the side effects compression usually brings. The program path is transformer balanced throughout, which cancels distortion introduced by the control circuit, and a push-pull output stage on 6V6 tubes provides a wide voltage swing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree modes instead of one timing compromise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Retro version adds six recovery time settings and three operating modes to the original, each suited to a different kind of source. Single is the smoothest and earns its place on bass, where an abrupt release is heard as pumping. Double handles more or less anything you send through it, and is where most setups start. Triple clamps down on fast transients while keeping its musicality, which makes it the choice for drums and for vocals that need firm control. Rather than picking a compromise between speed and naturalness, you match the mode to the source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eService without test equipment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube balance can be aligned in place without measuring gear, which counts for something on a tube compressor in daily use. The gain reduction section runs a pair of readily available 6BA6 tubes, but the socket for the classic 6386 remains, so the original complement can be restored without modification. Two or more units couple together for stereo, surround or shared sidechain operation, which opens up everything from a matched pair on the mix bus to keying one track from another. Input and output are transformer balanced on XLR connectors, with power on an IEC inlet and switchable mains voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecreation of the 1956 Gates Sta-Level tube compressor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram-controlled release circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix recovery time settings and three modes: Single, Double and Triple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 40 dB of available gain reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram path transformer balanced throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-pull circuitry with a 6V6 output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube balance aligned without test equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pair of 6BA6 tubes in the gain reduction stage, 6386 socket retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral units couple for stereo, surround and shared sidechain operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-matched coupling capacitors and custom-wound transformers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain reduction threshold: continuously adjustable from +24 dBm to -20 dBm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable gain reduction: 40 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal system gain: 35 dB with standard input and output pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistortion: 1% or less from 0 to 30 dB of gain reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: +\/- 0.25 dB, 20-20,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise: -70 dB or better referenced to gain reduction threshold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput level: continuously adjustable from -40 dBm to +18 dBm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 0-600 Ohms, active or transformer balanced sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 600 Ohms, transformer balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube complement: 2x 6BA6, 12AT7, 2x 6V6GT, 6AL5, OB2, 5Y3GT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: IEC inlet, switchable 115-230 VAC, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 3U, 19 x 5.25 x 8 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Retro Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54598555992401,"sku":"28583","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/RetroInstrumentsSta-Level1.jpg?v=1786975452","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/products\/retro-instruments-sta-level","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}