IK Multimedia T-RackS Stealth Limiter｜Transparent, High-Loudness Mastering-Grade Brickwall Limiter
T-RackS Stealth Limiter is a professional limiter for mixing and mastering that emphasizes transparent dynamic control, clean loudness enhancement, and reliable peak protection. It’s suitable for genres from pop and electronic to broadcast post-production, serving as the final stage on a bus or master chain.
Key Product Features
- Mastering-grade brickwall limiting that balances loudness increase with tonal purity
- Precise peak control to reduce distortion and the risk of transient degradation on percussion
- Good transient preservation and stereo imaging maintenance to retain impact and width
- Intuitive parameters with gain/reduction visual feedback for quick, predictable results
- Fits streaming and broadcast workflows and can be used alongside loudness metering tools
- Suitable as the final shaping stage on master buses, mix masters, or group buses
- Save and load presets for project collaboration and version comparison
- Light CPU load, suitable for real-time monitoring and low-latency production
- Works within the T-RackS platform workflow and also runs as common plugin formats
System Specifications
- Operating systems: macOS, Windows (64-bit environment)
- Requires a 64-bit DAW that supports AAX/AU/VST3
- Supports common sample rates and bit depths (depending on project settings)
- A professional audio interface is recommended for optimal latency and dynamic performance
- Authorization and updates may require an internet connection (per manufacturer policy)
Plugin Formats
- AAX
- AU
- VST3
Supported Applications and Workflow Integration
Can be inserted on the master or mix bus in mainstream DAWs, typically placed after EQ, compression, and saturation as the final peak and loudness control. Supports automation to fine-tune input gain or output ceiling and is used with loudness and true-peak metering tools to meet various platform targets. In AI-assisted or template workflows, analysis tools can first determine target LUFS and peak values, then this limiter is used for the final adjustment.
