 |  | Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8 XS (Matched Pair) with "Brit-Mode" Studio Outboard Empirical Labs Studio Outboard
Empirical Labs Empirical Labs
Factory matched pair of El-8's, with "british Mode" & stereo link cables
Classic knee sound - Delivered with modern noise specs in an indestructible, digitally-controlled, single-height box. Really grabs.
Programmable analog distortion/warmth - Helpful in the pristine but unforgiving digital world. Three audio modes provide user programmable, warm harmonic distortion. Emphasized tube-like 2nd harmonic in clean and Distort 2 mode. In Distort 3 mode the distortion becomes dominated by 3rd harmonic (similar to tape).
Distortion indicator lights - A 1% LED and a Redline (3%) LED. No hard clipping until a few dB past Redline.
Advanced built-in sidechain EQ - High mid-band emphasis prevents harsh, edgy guitars or vocals from hurting innocent ears. Low cut keeps the low sum & difference frequencies from pumping the upper frequencies of source material.
Eight unique curves - From the 1:1 mode that simply warms up signal with low-order harmonics without intentional compression, to the "Nuke" setting - a brick wall limiting curve that shines on live drum room mics. Each curve has its own personality and release shape. Most exceptional is the 10:1 "Opto" ratio which uses separate circuitry to emulate the oldest (and most valued) "light-controlled" devices, such as the LA2A. Manual provides complete setting instructions for emulating other compressors of old. Its like getting several totally different compressors in one. Discrete and integrated combination - The best of speed/linearity with repeatability. Hand tested & selected components.
 Huge knobs with high resolution numbering - For easy readability and repeatable settings. They also go to 10 1/2 .
Locked & calibrated output level - Allows speed in setting tape and live mix levels.
All metal film and Roederstein resistors in the audio path - Top quality components, mostly military grade.
Unique Binary Stepped Interface - Provides hundreds of options with very few controls.
Other Features:
Fool proof operation - Even though there are 384 possible settings (not counting knob settings), it's almost impossible to get a bad sound. Keep all knobs on 5 or 6 (around middle) with ratio at 6:1 and you won't go wrong.
Stereo Strappable
Switchable 110/220 volt operation - Extra fuse provided inside unit.
Over design power supplies - Runs cool, allowing cabinet to be sealed without heat vents. Long life components.
Single height and light weight - Classic sound in a small, extremely reliable package.
True bypass - Know what it's really doing. All contacts doubled up for maximum reliability. No internal audio connectors.
XLR and 1/4" phone ins and outs - XLR fully balanced, transformerless design, pin 2 hot. Changeable by user to pin 3 hot! Distortion Settings: |
Pro-Audio- Acoustic Treatment
- Audio Software
- Computer Hardware
- DJ/Samplers/Sequencers
- Drum machines/mods
- Headphones
- Keyboards/Modules
- Microphones
Condensers, Handheld/Vocal Microphones, Headset Microphones, Instrument/Other Microphones, Large Diaphragm Condensers, Miniture/Clip-on Microphones, Ribbon Mics, ShockMounts/Accessories, Small Diaphragm Condensers, USB Microphones, Valve Microphones, Video Microphones
- Mixing Desks
- Multi-Media
- Portable Keyboards
- Studio Monitoring
- Studio Outboard
- Studio Recording
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