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Retro Instruments Sta-Level

Retro Instruments Sta-Level

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The Retro Instruments Sta-Level tube compression amplifier is a modern take on the Gates compressor of the same name from the 1950's. Melding together the timeless look and feel of the original with todays technology, this compressor gives a beautiful familiarity and warmth to your tracks.  Try one today- you won't be disappointed!

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Why You Need The Retro Instruments Sta-Level Tube Compression Amplifier:

  •  Modern Recreation of the 1956 Gates Sta-Level, whose sound dominated on hits in the 1960's
  • Utilizes classic G.E. circuit design and optional 6386 tubes
  • Tube balance can be instantly aligned without test equipment
  • Change tubes to your liking, unit can also accommodate 2- 6BJ6 tubes
  • Couple together 2 Sta-Levels for more options
  • Hand matched audiophile-grade coupling capacitors
  • High quality, custom wound transformers used throughout 

 

Vintage Design for modern recording

Retro Instruments is changing the way the world sounds by creating classic style audio gear for modern recording. Retro products keep what made the originals the best of the best, updating vintage design with modern features to improve functionality - creating unique and innovative gear that sounds, looks, and feels vintage and state-of-the-art in equal measure.

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Product Name Retro Instruments Sta-Level
Brand Retro Instruments
Condition New
MPN STA-LEVEL
UPC 743724403473
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.

Revisions to the original design include:

  • Tube balance can be instantly aligned without test equipment
  • Uses 6386 tube or a pair of 6BJ6 tubes
  • Two or more Sta-Levels can be coupled together for stereo, surround or sidechain operation
  • XLR transformer balanced input and output
  • IEC Power Connector
  • Hand matched audiophile-grade coupling capacitors
  • High quality, custom wound transformers used throughout
  • Internal component safety cover
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: 2-6BA6, 1-12AT7, 2-6V6GT, 1-6AL5, 1-OB2, 1-5Y3GT
Power Requirements: Three prong IEC - Switchable 115-230 VAC - 50/60 Hz
Mounting Requirements: 3U metal rack 5.25" high, 19" wide, 8" deep

Retro Instruments Sta-Level

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Why You Need The Retro Instruments Sta-Level Tube Compression Amplifier:

  •  Modern Recreation of the 1956 Gates Sta-Level, whose sound dominated on hits in the 1960's
  • Utilizes classic G.E. circuit design and optional 6386 tubes
  • Tube balance can be instantly aligned without test equipment
  • Change tubes to your liking, unit can also accommodate 2- 6BJ6 tubes
  • Couple together 2 Sta-Levels for more options
  • Hand matched audiophile-grade coupling capacitors
  • High quality, custom wound transformers used throughout 

 

Vintage Design for modern recording

Retro Instruments is changing the way the world sounds by creating classic style audio gear for modern recording. Retro products keep what made the originals the best of the best, updating vintage design with modern features to improve functionality - creating unique and innovative gear that sounds, looks, and feels vintage and state-of-the-art in equal measure.

More Information
Product Name Retro Instruments Sta-Level
Brand Retro Instruments
Condition New
MPN STA-LEVEL
UPC 743724403473
Shipping Option Free Shipping to the Continental U.S.
Features

Revisions to the original design include:

  • Tube balance can be instantly aligned without test equipment
  • Uses 6386 tube or a pair of 6BJ6 tubes
  • Two or more Sta-Levels can be coupled together for stereo, surround or sidechain operation
  • XLR transformer balanced input and output
  • IEC Power Connector
  • Hand matched audiophile-grade coupling capacitors
  • High quality, custom wound transformers used throughout
  • Internal component safety cover
Tech Specs
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: 2-6BA6, 1-12AT7, 2-6V6GT, 1-6AL5, 1-OB2, 1-5Y3GT
Power Requirements: Three prong IEC - Switchable 115-230 VAC - 50/60 Hz
Mounting Requirements: 3U metal rack 5.25" high, 19" wide, 8" deep
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