{"product_id":"standard-audio-level-or-mk2","title":"Standard Audio Level-Or Mk2 500 Series Limiter","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter 10 years of production and over 1,000 units sold, Standard Audio decided that it was time to release the \u003cstrong\u003eStandard Audio Level-Or Mk2\u003c\/strong\u003e, a new version of the Level-Or that retains the sound and vibe of the original, but includes improvements and features suggested by customers over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor those not familiar with the original Level-Or, it is an aggressive JFET limiter and harmonic distortion generator inspired by the Level- Loc PA limiter from the 60s and 70s. The Mk2 version takes the original concept to a new level with improved performance and added features making it an extremely versatile studio tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eLower Noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the aggressive nature of the circuit, a common issue with the original Level-Or was the noise present in Level mode. With extensive R\u0026amp;D and listen testing,\r\nStandard Audio found a way to lower the noise considerably while remaining true to the tone and vibe of the original circuit. As a result the Mk2 noise floor is 12 - 15 dB BETTER than the original Level-Or.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eMode Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSwitches between Level, Crunch, and Bypass modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eLevel Mode: Sound of the unit is dominated by an extreme JFET limiter - use this mode to slam, squash, and pummel your audio signal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCrunch Mode: Sound of the unit is dominated by distortion generated from a series of discrete transistor based, Class A amplifier stages - use this mode to provide subtle saturation and harmonic enhancement all the way to heavier distortion and outright destruction of your audio signal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eBypass Mode: Relay based true-bypass now included\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eLED Indicator\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA dual color LED serves two functions. When the unit is in Crunch mode, the LED is red and in Level mode, the LED is green. While in bypass, the LED is off. While in Crunch or Level modes, the LED will get brighter according to how much compression (Level) or THD (Crunch) is occurring. This can provide helpful feedback to the engineer.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSpeed Switch\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly, the speed switch provides two release times (fast\/slow) while in Level mode, and was un-used in Crunch mode. It has been expanded to a 3 way switch and added functionality that changes, depending on mode.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eInstrument DI\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Level-Or had a line input via a front panel 1\/4” jack. While useful for interfacing with a drum machine or synthesizer, it was not useful for guitar, bass, or any other instrument level source. On the Level-Or Mk2, we have changed this to an instrument-level DI input.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit detects when a 1\/4” jack is inserted and switches over to the DI input:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDI Bypass Mode: When the DI is used, putting the unit into Bypass mode sends the clean DI signal to the output of the unit, the unit functions as a clean DI with gain, no external amplifier required, the output control is active to adjust level as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDI Crunch Mode: The DI signal is sent through the input gain stage and all controls work as normal including the filter switch\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eDI Level Mode: The DI signal is sent to the limiter and all controls work as normal\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eFULLY ENCLOSED STEEL CHASSIS\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA 100% enclosed steel chassis reduces the chance of electrical interference or noise from adjacent modules, gear, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eRELIABILITY\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAfter delivering over 1,000 original Level-Or modules out into the world, the reliability\r\nof the design has been incredible. The Level-Or Mk2 follows the same robust design approach and attention to detail\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Standard Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450468102247,"sku":"122297","price":599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/standard-audio-levelor-mk2_122297_1_1_f8b6edff-1027-435a-8788-6765dab1dbfa.jpg?v=1787093183","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.com\/products\/standard-audio-level-or-mk2","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}