{"product_id":"crane-song-stc-8-m-mastering-compressor-l683779-used","title":"Crane Song STC-8\/M Mastering Compressor #L683779 (Used)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCrane Song STC-8\/M Stereo Mastering Compressor\/Peak Limiter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high quality stereo compressor combined with a remarkably dependable peak limiter, providing overload protection critical to digital recording and broadcast transmitters. The STC-8's compressor is engineered to provide musically transparent gain KI \u0026amp; HARA Sounds control, but is also capable of emulating vintage equipment and creating distinctive new sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn addition, a switchable enhancement circuit creates analog and tube like warmth to enrich lifeless audio and digital recordings. This vast flexibility is simplified by the inclusion of several optimized presets, allowing fast, easy set-optimized pre-setsup on a wide variety of sounds. It can operate in true stereo or discrete independent mono, accessible by a front panel switch.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe STC-8's sophisticated side-chain allows both compression and peak limiting to take place simultaneously, using the same proprietary gain circuit. High signal quality is maintained by utilizing a discrete class A audio path, and by eliminating any VCA or optical gain control elements.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe STC-8 requires two rack spaces. All inputs and outputs are transformerless and balanced. The toroidal power transformer is UL approved and allows four line voltages for international use.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe STC-8 delivers consistent gain control without sacrificing musical definition or harmonic richness.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMPRESSOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttack Time: FAST; measured by doing 18 dB of Gain Reduction. The time to 18 dB of Gain Reduction is less than 1mS. 12 dB of the 18 are reached in .4mS. SLOW; for 6 dB of GainReduction, 100mS\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelease Time: FAST; From 12 dB of Gain Reduction to No Gain Reduction. 11 of 12 dB are reached in 50mS (Non Program Dependant Release) SLOW; 20 sec for a full 12 dB release with PDR enabled.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIMITER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttack Time: less than 1uS.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelease Time: 60mS for 6 dB of Gain Reduction\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaximum Signal Level: Input or Output, +25 dBm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNoise Floor: -88 dBm measured 20Hz to 20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 5Hz to 55kHz (Hara Mode)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLimiter Slope: Greater than 10 to 1\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crane Song","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450944417895,"sku":"191969","price":4295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/crane-song-stc-8-m-mastering-compressor-l683779-used_191969_1_6b88711f-ef0c-4dbc-8fab-8f64054e0b3a.jpg?v=1787095206","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/crane-song-stc-8-m-mastering-compressor-l683779-used","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}