The Crane Song STC-8 is a dual channel compressor / peak limiter with Class-A discrete amplifier electronics and a gain reduction element based on PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) technology.
In addition to a switchable harmonic distortion circuit (KI / HARA) and variable shape, the STC-8 features switchable preset compression characteristics for both transparent operation and emulations of more colorful vintage compressors.
A mastering version with detented controls is also available.