Features
- Simultaneous Compression/Limiting
- Discrete Class A
- Balanced/Transformerless I/O
- Quick & Easy Presets
- 'KI' & 'HARA' Sounds
- Transparent Overload Protection
Applications
- Digital & Analog Mastering
- System Overload Protection
- Broadcast Engineering
- Project Studio DAW
- Stereo Bus Compression
The STC-8 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 control,
but is also capable of emulating vintage equipment and creating
distinctive new sounds.
In addition, a switchable enhancement circuitcreates 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-up on a wide variety of sounds. It can
operate in true stereo or discrete independent mono, accessible by a
front panel switch.
The 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.
The STC-8 requires 2 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.
The STC-8 delivers consistent gain control without sacrificing musical definition or harmonic richness.
Quick Guide
Users Manual (372KB .PDF)
STC-8 Reviews | 
