Gainlab Audio Dictator – Dual Mono / Stereo Vari-Mu Tube Compressor
The Gainlab Audio Dictator is a high-end vari-mu tube compressor designed for mastering, mix bus processing, and critical tracking applications. Offering dual mono and stereo-linked operation, the Dictator blends vintage tube character with modern functionality—providing musical compression, smooth dynamics, and unmistakable analog warmth.
Built on classic vari-mu compression principles, the Dictator features a full tube signal path with meticulously selected components and custom transformers. Its variable timing characteristics and switchable sidechain filters make it incredibly versatile, while stepped controls provide recallable accuracy—ideal for mastering and repeatable mix workflows.
Whether you’re tightening up a stereo mix, gluing buses together, or adding tone and control to vocals, the Dictator delivers lush tube compression with enhanced harmonic depth and dynamic nuance. Its dual-channel architecture allows for both true stereo and independent channel processing, making it a powerful tool in any high-end studio setup.
Key Features:
- Dual mono / stereo vari-mu tube compressor
- All-tube signal path with custom input and output transformers
- Classic vari-mu compression character with modern control
- Stepped input gain, threshold, attack, release, and output
- Switchable sidechain high-pass filters per channel
- Stereo link function for precise stereo imaging
- True bypass for transparent A/B comparison
- Premium components and handcrafted build quality
Technical Specifications:
- Compression Type: Vari-Mu (Tube-based)
- Channels: 2 (Dual Mono or Stereo Linked)
- Controls: Stepped input gain, threshold, attack, release, output gain
- Sidechain Filter: Switchable high-pass filter
- Bypass: True hard bypass
- Input/Output: Balanced XLR
- Power: Internal PSU (IEC)
- Format: 3U 19″ rackmount
- Made in: EU
Why Choose the Gainlab Audio Dictator?
The Dictator delivers rich, musical tube compression with unmatched control and versatility. Its ability to shape dynamics while adding harmonic color makes it equally suited for mastering chains, mix buses, and individual tracks. With dual mono and stereo modes, stepped precision, and timeless analog tone, the Dictator is a go-to compressor for professionals who demand both character and performance.
Take command of your dynamics with the Gainlab Audio Dictator—where vintage tube warmth meets modern studio precision.