Legendary Crane Song STC-8 Discrete Class A Compressor Limiter in excellent condition and perfect working order. Built during the original Dave Hill era of Crane Song production.

Please note: a full professional demonstration video is included at the end of the photo gallery.

Designed by the late Dave Hill, the STC-8 is widely regarded as one of the finest mastering compressors ever created — combining extreme transparency, musicality and precision with an unmistakably elegant analog character.

A true high-end studio tool used worldwide for mastering, mixing and critical stereo bus applications.

This unit has seen relatively light use, carefully maintained in a professional non-smoking studio environment and is fully operational.

Included:
• Original STC-8 user manual on CD-ROM
• Power cable

Serial Number:
L683419

Date of Manufacture:
20070301

Key Features:
• Discrete Class A design
• Exceptionally transparent compression
• Stereo image preservation
• HARA harmonic enhancement circuit
• Side-chain access
• Smooth and musical limiting
• Ideal for mastering and mix bus applications

Cosmetically the unit is in excellent condition with minor signs of careful studio use consistent with age.

Worldwide selectable voltage operation:
100V / 120V / 230V / 240V

Shipping:
Worldwide shipping available.
Shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer.
The unit will be professionally packed with great care.

A rare opportunity to acquire one of the most respected analog compressors ever built.

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Brand
Model
  • STC-8
Categories
Year
  • 2007
Made In
  • United States

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