Description
The Retro Sta-Level is a recreation of the legendary 1956 Gates
Sta-Level. The Sta-Level dominated the sound of hit radio in the 1960’s.
Now these super musical sounding compressors have found their way into
today’s hits. The Retro Gold Edition celebrates fifty years of the
products existence. The Retro Sta-Level improves on the original with
six settings of recovery (release) time and three different modes of
operation. Single is super smooth for bass tracks. Double is perfect
for most every source you throw at it. The Triple mode allows the
Sta-Level to clamp down on fast transient waveforms while still
retaining great musicality. These new adjustments give you wide
flexibility to find the perfect dynamics control for your specific
application.
Origin
The Sta-Level utilizes a novel program controlled release circuit.
The Sta-Level implementation creates density and consistency while
minimizing typical compressor side-effects at up to 40dB of gain
reduction! The program path is transformer balanced throughout to cancel
control-induced distortion. Push pull circuitry with 6V6 output stage
provides wide voltage swing for gain control and line output. The result
is that the Sta-Level brings a uniquely familiar intimacy, air and
warmth to your tracks.