{"title":"Retro Instruments","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"brand-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 class=\"brand-description__heading\"\u003eA Deeper Look At Retro Instruments' History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"brand-description__row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"brand-description__row-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/block_1_img_1.jpg?v=1787060066\" alt=\"Retro Instruments\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"brand-description__row-content\"\u003eWhen Phil Moore founded Retro Instruments, the first major project was to recreate his favorite piece of equipment from 1956, the Gates Sta-Level, a compressor that thrived in the radio industry during the 1960s. The Retro Instruments incarnation of the Sta-Level celebrates the original while adding three flexible compression attack\/release modes to bring a uniquely familiar intimacy, air, and warmth to your tracks. Under the hood you’ll find hand-matched audiophile-grade coupling capacitors and high-quality, custom-wound transformers used throughout. Like all Retro Instruments pieces, the Sta-Level is a classic rackmount workhorse with a tasteful blend of modern features on top.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"brand-description__row brand-description__row--reverse\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"brand-description__row-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/retro_revolover_img.jpg?v=1787060069\" alt=\"Retro Instruments\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"brand-description__row-content\"\u003eThe Retro Instruments Revolver Dual-Channel Tube Compressor is a revolutionary rackmount design, inspired by the sound that defined one of the biggest cultural waves to hit music in the 20th century: the British Invasion. After years of experimental development and extensive field testing in select studios, Retro Instruments is proud to offer a vibrant tube compressor that excels in all aspects of tracking, mixing and mastering. Aside from harnessing legendary-quality compression heard on countless records, Retro Instruments added a side-chain filter, stereo linking and continuously variable threshold to the Revolver to make it useful for a variety of scenarios. Made using only the best components, the Revolver passes strict quality control tests here in the USA.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"brand-description__row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"brand-description__row-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/500pre_img.jpg?v=1787060073\" alt=\"Retro Instruments\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"brand-description__row-content\"\u003eRetro Instruments took the same circuit topology from the Sta-Level and packed it into a 500 series preamp with the same detail and depth: the 500PRE. This mic preamp retains the integrity of the signal source, never sounding harsh or brittle if overdriven. Transient detail is never strained. Uniquely, the preamp also excels as a mixing limiter to fatten tracks. The Retro 500PRE uses three 12AT7 tubes that are readily available as new production or new-old stock, and soft-start circuitry to minimize stress to the tubes and power supply. The result is years of long-lasting service.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"brand-description__row brand-description__row--reverse\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"brand-description__row-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/doublewide_ii_img-1.jpg?v=1787060076\" alt=\"Retro Instruments\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"brand-description__row-content\"\u003eIn 2018, Retro Instruments introduced the successor to the well-received Doublewide, the aptly named Doublewide II. Retro Instruments kept everything hard-wired throughout, and vibey in terms of sound. They maintained the easily recognizable, high-quality US-made Simpson gain-reduction meter and classic gray front panel, but also made some great alterations to the 500 series tube compressor, such as adding a wider range of attack and release times and improved signal-to-noise ratio. The end result is another excellent tube compressor option from Retro Instruments, now with even more flavor and flexibility.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n  \u003csection class=\"brand-description__row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"brand-description__row-media\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/block_5_img_1.jpg?v=1787060080\" alt=\"Retro Instruments\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"brand-description__row-content\"\u003eRetro Instruments Sta-Level, Revolver, and Doublewide II add depth and transient control, while the passive 2A3 Dual Program EQ provides a very useful palette of colors and textures ready for tracking, mixing, and mastering. The 2A3 is a unique 2U rack compressor that packs dual channel EQs into one space to add shine, presence, and punch for a variety of applications. The 2A3 follows suit with classic Pultec-style functions, such as the useful bass boost\/cut method of attenuation that made Pultec EQs popular. The Subsonic Filter allows you to do peaking low frequency boosts that tame the excessive subsonic energy. This same filter also adds interesting tonal characteristics to frequencies found between 40Hz and 90Hz. The 2A3 Dual Program EQ is a great companion during tracking or mixing. \r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nRetro Instruments provide true vintage compressors, preamps, and EQs with a modern twist. Ask Vintage King about which Retro Instruments gear we can recommend for your studio.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"retro-instruments-176","title":"Retro Instruments 176 Tube Limiting Amplifier","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a name paying homage to its legendary roots, the \u003cstrong\u003eRetro Instruments 176\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers every ounce of that magic, classic sound. Retro went out of their way to make the 176 faithful to the extraordinarily versatile Sinatra-era design we've all come to love, while incorporating the features you wish the original had. For example, there's a highpass filter, a hardwire bypass switch, and stereo linking. Plus, you can choose from even more colors by flipping a switch and bypassing the interstage transformer — perfect for bass and husky vocals. All in all, the 176 successfully honors the classic tube limiting amplifier while updating it for today's engineer, earning it \"go-to\" status from the likes of Jacquire King and Chris Lord-Alge. All in all, the Retro Instruments 176 is all about delivering that classic sound, without the classic's limitations — and doing it with the consistency and reliability you expect from a brand-new, boutique piece of gear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449247264871,"sku":"9135","price":3695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/retro-176_9135_1a.jpg?v=1787088298"},{"product_id":"retro-instruments-176-matched-pair","title":"Retro Instruments 176 Matched Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith a name paying homage to its legendary roots, the \u003cstrong\u003eRetro Instruments 176\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers every ounce of that magic, classic sound. Retro went out of their way to make the 176 faithful to the extraordinarily versatile Sinatra-era design we've all come to love, while incorporating the features you wish the original had. For example, there's a highpass filter, a hardwire bypass switch, and stereo linking. Plus, you can choose from even more colors by flipping a switch and bypassing the interstage transformer — perfect for bass and husky vocals. All in all, the 176 successfully honors the classic tube limiting amplifier while updating it for today's engineer, earning it \"go-to\" status from the likes of Jacquire King and Chris Lord-Alge. All in all, the Retro Instruments 176 is all about delivering that classic sound, without the classic's limitations — and doing it with the consistency and reliability you expect from a brand-new, boutique piece of gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eEverything you love about the classic limiting amp\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFaithfully designed with updates for the modern studio\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eExplore more colors with interstage transformer bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRetro Instruments: History inspired, made for today\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything you love about the classic limiting amp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you see the numbers 1, 7, and 6 show up on this tube limiting amplifier, you can know Retro Instruments more than earned the reference. This premium-limiting amp was made to sound and perform with every ounce of the versatility, energy, and \"magic\" that defined its namesake. The bottom line is, the Retro Instruments 176 delivers the essence of the classic, in a reliable, brand-new piece of boutique gear that's been fine-tuned for modern music production. You can't go wrong here.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaithfully designed with updates for the modern studio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough we all love vintage designs, when you put them through their paces, it's hard not to make \"wish list\" of features you wish they had. Fulfilling that wish list, while retaining the soul of the original, is precisely what Retro Instruments aims to do — a delicate balance perfectly showcased in the 176. For starters, Retro added a highpass filter, letting you smoothly rein in the low end that's retained in digital recording, in a way the original never needed to contemplate. Retro also added a hardwire bypass switch, so when it's out of the chain, it's out of the chain. And, for those of us in need of stereo linking, the 176's stereo link control ensures the two sides perfectly track together, so your image stays locked into place. There's also a front-panel meter zero adjust, so you no longer have to open the panel to get to it. With these additions, the 176 is right at home in the modern workflow.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more colors with interstage transformer bypass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne feature that may not have been on your \"wish list,\" but you'll love getting to know, is the addition of an interstage transformer bypass. With the classic, the interstage transformer was always engaged — and it's hard to go wrong with that sound. But, flip the bypass switch and you can work without the transformer, lending a sound that you'll find more than useful.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetro Instruments: History inspired, made for today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey don't make them like they used to — and that's a good thing. Retro Instruments is all about taking a vintage product and building it the old way, with the old sound, while carefully selecting features that make the classic more usable in modern recording. It's a hybrid approach that's won the attention of countless top-level engineers, causing them to retire their vintage units and lean on Retro for delivering that classic sound in day-to-day use. If it's timeless sound you want — without the challenges in consistency and reliability of a 50-year-old unit — you'll find what you're looking for in Retro Instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retro Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449247297639,"sku":"10302","price":6365.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/retro_176_pair_1.jpg?v=1787088298"},{"product_id":"retro-instruments-sta-level","title":"Retro Instruments Sta-Level Tube Compressor","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew pieces of gear are this universally useful and this universally liked. It just doesn't seem to matter what you send through it, the \u003cstrong\u003eSta-Level\u003c\/strong\u003e makes everything sound great. What does it do? We've heard engineers refer to the Sta-Level's brand of vintage tube compression as being like a big, warm hug. It's gives that extra something that somehow sits a track right where you want it in the mix. A natural on vocals, amazing on bass, the Sta-Level has outpaced its vintage inspiration (the Gates Sta-Level) as an industry standard. Try it on your tracks and you'll hear why.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for anything but a standard on bass and vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by the Gates Sta-Level, updated for today\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for anything but a standard on bass and vocals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it's a thick rock bass sound or old-school type of R\u0026amp;B bass sound, or anywhere in between, the Sta-Level gives a nice bloom to it – really fat and full. Whatever you send its way, the Sta-Level is extraordinarily musical, giving you a natural, warm tone and the right amount of color and control no matter what source you're working with. 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It's gives that extra something that somehow sits a track right where you want it in the mix. A natural on vocals, amazing on bass, the Sta-Level has outpaced its vintage inspiration (the Gates Sta-Level) as an industry standard. Try it on your tracks and you'll hear why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for anything but a standard on bass and vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by the Gates Sta-Level, updated for today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for anything but a standard on bass and vocals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it's a thick rock bass sound or old-school type of R\u0026amp;B bass sound, or anywhere in between, the Sta-Level gives a nice bloom to it – really fat and full. Whatever you send its way, the Sta-Level is extraordinarily musical, giving you a natural, warm tone and the right amount of color and control no matter what source you're working with. 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Plus, each one had its own personality, making stereo work less than ideal. The \u003cstrong\u003eRetro Instruments 2A3\u003c\/strong\u003e set is Retro's their version of the ultimate EQP-1A3, one that's optimized for modern recording and tweaked in all the right places. Retro more than pulled it off, crafting a stereo EQ that captures the essence of the classic while delivering a brand of magic all its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eADDED PEAK FREQUENCIES LET YOU WORK IN THE SWEET SPOTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eTo give you even more precise control, right where you want it, Retro gave the 2A3 three additional high-frequency boost settings at 1.5kHz, 6kHz and 14kHz. 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Plus, you can choose from even more colors by flipping a switch and bypassing the interstage transformer — perfect for bass and husky vocals. All in all, the 176 successfully honors the classic tube limiting amplifier while updating it for today's engineer, earning it \"go-to\" status from the likes of Jacquire King and Chris Lord-Alge. 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