The Retro Sta-Level is a replica 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 Sta-Level uses the coveted 6386 tube in a classic G.E. circuit design. Alternatively, the Gold Edition Sta-Level uses a pair of commonly available 6BJ6 tubes (stock). The customer has the choice to use their own 6386 they provide or the 6BJ6 provided with the purchase of the unit. The choice is yours and the sound is undeniably true to the original either way.


Specifications

• Gain Reduction Threshold: Continuously adjustable from +24dBm to -20dBm
• Available Gain Reduction: 40dB
• Total System Gain: 35dB (with standard input and output pads)
• Distortion: 1 percent or less from 0-30 dB gain reduction
• Frequency Response: ± .25dB from 20-20,000 Hz
• Noise: -70dB or better referenced to gain reduction threshold
• Output Level: Continuously adjustable from -40 dBm to +18 dBm
• Input Impedance: Accepts low impedance active or transformer balanced 0-600 Ohms
• Output Impedance: 600 Ohm transformer balanced, terminated and resistive pad coupled
• Tube Complement: 2-6BJ6), 1-12AT7, 2-6V6GT, 1-6AL5, 1-OB2, 1-5Y3
• Power Requirements: Three prong IEC - Switchable 115-230 VAC - 50/60 Hz
• Mounting Requirements: 3U metal rack 5.25" high, 19" wide, 8" deep