Empirical Labs - EL8-MX Distressor
1 581,67 €
excl VAT
including eco-part : 0,07 €
Out of stock
Contact us for delivery times
Guarantee 3
years
Jessie
Louis
Do you need help?
Compressor / Gate
Empilical Labs EL8 X Distressor mono. Classic knee" compressor designed for stage and studio use.
ARTICLE N° 57550
Presentation
The Distressor EL8 from Empirical Labs is THE compressor you see in every professional studio.
With its inimitable warm, vintage sound, in the spirit of the La-2a and 1176 of the time, it's a delight for all sound engineers.
From the 1:1 setting for a subtle effect to the Nuke setting for a brick wall limiter, the Distressor offers unique and distinctive curves.
With its inimitable warm, vintage sound, in the spirit of the La-2a and 1176 of the time, it's a delight for all sound engineers.
From the 1:1 setting for a subtle effect to the Nuke setting for a brick wall limiter, the Distressor offers unique and distinctive curves.
Features
Compressor
Yes
Gate
No
Other features
-
Empirical Labs EL8 X
-
Classic knee" 1-channel compressor
-
Frequency response 2 Hz to 160 kHz in Clean mode (+0, -3 dB).
-
Dynamic range 110 dB, max. to min. output level in 1:1 mode. Over 100 dB in Distort 3 mode.
-
Distortion range between 0.02% and 20% depending on distortion mode and release time.
-
DC coupled output - High quality input capacitors
-
Input impedance: 20 kohms, output impedance: < 75 ohms
-
Attack time 50uS to 50mS.
-
Release from 0.05 sec to 3.5 seconds in normal mode and up to 20 seconds in Opto 10:1 mode.
-
19" metal chassis, 1 RU, 25 cm deep
To find out more...
As well as providing a wide range of control and a unique feature set, the Distressor delivers a warm, vintage sound using a custom-designed gain control circuit. This 'warmth' or 'vintage sound' has become a major problem over the last few decades, as super-clear, linear digital technology does virtually nothing to soften 'harsh' sounds, or accentuate the low frequencies of musical sources. Conversely, the old analogue cassettes, vinyl records and tube equipment could not be prevented from colouring the sound, often to the dismay of sound engineers. However, many people now realise that this colouration can be extremely pleasant and musical. Digital technology is often described as 'cold' and 'fragile' among other terms (although we prefer 'ruthless').
