Stealth Limiter

Description

Overview

IK Multimedia T-RackS Stealth Limiter is an ultra-transparent mastering peak limiter designed to increase loudness while preserving clarity, perceived dynamics, and sonic detail. It is built for the final limiting stage of a mix or master when you need competitive level without the flatness, distortion, and loss of musical impact that can come from heavy traditional limiting.

Stealth Limiter uses an advanced inter-sample peak limiting approach to help prevent distortion that can appear after digital-to-analog conversion or lossy playback formats. Its level-tracking behavior controls peaks while maintaining a clean, open sound, making it useful for mastering, mix bus processing, and loudness control where transparency matters.

Key Details

• Manufacturer: IK Multimedia
• Product: T-RackS Stealth Limiter
• Type: Software mastering peak limiter plug-in
• Processing: Ultra-transparent limiting with advanced inter-sample peak limiting
• Modes: Four operating modes for different mastering goals, from neutral limiting to added harmonic character
• Monitoring: Unity gain monitoring helps compare processed and unprocessed signal without being misled by loudness changes
• Filtering: Built-in infrasonic filter helps reduce unwanted sub-bass energy that can overwork the limiter
• Workflow: Straightforward input and output ceiling controls for quick mix and mastering decisions

Use Cases

• Final peak limiting for stereo masters that need loudness without obvious compression artifacts.
• Mix bus loudness control where transparency and dynamic feel are important.
• Preparing mixes for streaming, MP3/AAC playback, and other delivery paths where inter-sample peaks can become a problem.
• Comparing limiting choices with unity gain monitoring to avoid choosing a setting only because it is louder.
• Adding subtle harmonic color with the Harmonics modes when a cleaner master needs extra density or attitude.

Installation

This is a software product. After checkout, follow the supplied redemption and installation instructions from the manufacturer or distributor. Install through the supported IK Multimedia/T-RackS workflow, then authorize the license in your IK Multimedia account.

Compatibility

Review IK Multimedia’s current Stealth Limiter system requirements before purchase for supported operating systems, DAWs, plug-in formats, authorization requirements, and installer details. This listing is for the software license/download, not boxed hardware.