Gates Solid Statesman AGC limiter

$800.00 to $1,082.00 Price Tier: High-end

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$1,082.00

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$800.00

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Step into the world of vintage-inspired sonic artistry with the Gates Solid Statesman AGC Limiter. A hidden gem from the 1960s, this broadcast limiter is revered among audio aficionados for its unique ability to deliver that sought-after warm, musical tone. Its large transformers give it a distinctive character that stands out in any mix, making it a versatile choice for both vocal stems and drum compression. Despite its solid-state build, this limiter mimics the rich, harmonic qualities of tube compressors, providing a smooth, natural-sounding compression that is perfect for mastering.

The Gates Solid Statesman AGC Limiter isn't just a piece of gear—it's an experience. With its clever high-frequency reduction, this limiter seamlessly handles even the most dynamic audio, delivering a polished, professional sound that's both vintage and timeless. Whether you're hitting it hard for that classic HF reduction or using it gently to add depth to your tracks, this unit promises to be a reliable studio companion.

Sold as a pair for optimal stereo processing, this limiter is in great working condition, ready to enhance your recordings with its iconic sound character. Don't miss the chance to add this secret weapon to your arsenal and elevate your audio production to new heights.

Key Features:

1960s broadcast compressor with large transformers
Mimics tube MU style sound with a solid-state build
Ideal for vocal stems and gentle drum compression
Clever high-frequency reduction
Suitable for mastering applications

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jimmarchi1

41029

over 5 years ago

goes from daisy cutter to car compactor

this will whack the peaks right off a signal if used tastefully.... 30:1 ratio and like 3 microsecond attack with 3 release settings that are all interesting. There's a couple versions but they're fairly similar, but one is for true limiting with no peak clipping and I have 2 of those. The other is a peak clipper/limiter or a slower limiter. I think that one is asymmetrical all the time for AM broadcast whereas mine have an FM/TV mode and then 2 asymmetrical modes which you shouldn't use probably LOL. There's a huge swing on the input gain to deal with different equipment and content from radio stations of yesteryear. So you can easily blast the first stage and get distortion before you even compress and its nasty, FET distortion. Thing is all discrete FETs and bipolars and loaded with transformers and inductors. I know where the in and out iron is but the other parts I have no idea what they're doing. It weighs a ton.

This is not a swiss army knife. Its not a sta-level. Its not a federal. Its not an 1176 or a neve, its not usually tasteful or polite. It does its job well when used with moderation and otherwise its like conan the destroyer. Let it off the chain and you will hear sounds that can never be unheard! Think 1176 on all buttons in coupled with the limiter from the neve bus comps and shades of that direct guitar sound from Revolution by the Beatles. That's the best I can describe it. Not meant for the recording studio and not a tool for the timid nor for the inexperienced. It has great powers for good or evil... but mainly for evil.

I've nicknamed one 'the Headsman' and the other 'Bloodrocutioner'.

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pkennethk

26901

5 years ago over 5 years ago

Brutal times call for brutal solutions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr7oipQkCfc

jimmarchi1

41029

5 years ago over 5 years ago

oh man, remember this? it was like Madmax and Solarbabies

jimmarchi1

41029

5 years ago over 5 years ago

and conan/beastmaster... Heman

pkennethk

26901

5 years ago over 5 years ago

Never saw this one actually, just googled "Italian barbarian movies" to find something that fit the nicknames you gave these two units. I've seen a few of these barbarian-sploitation movies pop up on Prime lately. I'm tempted...

jimmarchi1

41029

5 years ago over 5 years ago

sorceress is a classic