{"product_id":"retro-instruments-sta-level-pair-000291-000292-used","title":"Retro Instruments Sta-Level Pair #000291\/000292 (Used)","description":"The \u003cb\u003eRetro Sta-Level\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cp\u003eThe original 6386  compressor developed by G.E., utilized 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRevisions 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449505378407,"sku":"30384","price":3995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/used_retro_sta-level_pair__00291__00292_cat_1_ce9e855c-b4ad-4cd0-8280-cef813361b10.jpg?v=1787089240","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/retro-instruments-sta-level-pair-000291-000292-used","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}