Crane Song STC-8/M
Discrete Class A stereo mastering compressor / peak limiter (stepped-control variant of STC-8)
Compressor / LimiterPrice not published
Specifications
- Type
- Compressor / Limiter
- Description
- Discrete Class A stereo mastering compressor / peak limiter (stepped-control variant of STC-8)
- Topology
- discrete Class A audio path, same proprietary VCA-less gain-control circuit as STC-8, stepped/detented pots for recallable mastering-grade settings
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 2
- Channel format
- true stereo or discrete independent dual-mono (front-panel switchable)
- Form factor
- 2U rackmount
- Rack units
- 2
- Powered
- yes
- Power (W)
- 55
- Country of manufacture
- USA
Details
Controls: Same functions as STC-8, but with stepped/detented threshold, attack, release, and gain controls for repeatable settings
I/O: Balanced, transformerless XLR inputs and outputs (per the STC-8 platform)
Notes: JUDGMENT CALL: cranesong.com has no distinct page for the STC-8/M; it is documented only via dealer listings (Vintage King, Reverb, Equipboard, Studio Logic Sound) as a factory 'Mastering Version' of the STC-8 with stepped/detented controls but the same core circuit. Included as a separate current SKU because the task brief explicitly named 'STC-8M.' Price left blank — sources conflicted sharply (~$4,000 aggregate vs. $5,499 at one retailer). year_intro not confirmed from any source reviewed.