Empirical
Labs Distressor EL8XM in very good condition Made in USA
Here on sale is a used Empirical Labs
Distressor EL8XM in very good condition Made in USA. Used in a smoke free
studio in very good condition. Industry standard mono compressor with 'Brit Mod'.
Details
The Empirical Labs Distressor EL8X is a single channel
compressor with the British Mode recreating the aggressive sound obtained on
the legendary 1176 with "All Buttons In".
The
Empirical Labs Distressor EL8X is often associated with powerful compression
full of character, but it can also be extremely subtle and transparent. The
EL8X adds the British mode, which provides a very aggressive sound by changing
the knee characteristics of the compressor.
Unlike
the 1176 All Buttons In mode which has a fixed ratio, the Brit Mode of the
Distressor can be added to all ratios making it far more flexible that the
original unit it takes inspiration from. As the attack and release time are
shorter, the THD level increases and the compressor becomes more obviously
distorted and less smooth.
The
Distressor was designed to provide 2nd and 3rd order harmonics to simulate tape
saturation and classic vintage valve compressors. A wide range of EQ curves are
included in the side-chain to further extends the versatility of the Distressor
while the binary stepped controls makes it extremely precise and easy to
control.
Empirical
Labs Distressor EL8X Analogue Compressor Main Features:
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"All buttons in" British Mode switch with
LED
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Frequency response: 2Hz to 160kHz in clean audio mode
(+0, -3 dB). Response is shaped in distortion modes (Dist 2, Dist 3)
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Dynamic range: 110 dB from max. output to min. output
in 1:1 mode.
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Distortion ranges between .02% and 20% depending on
distortion mode and release times set on front panel.
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DC coupled output - High quality input caps.
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Input impedance: 20K ohms
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Output impedance: < 75 ohms
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Time constants: Attack range 50uS - 50mS
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Release range: .05 sec to 3.5 seconds, normal modes
and up to 20 seconds in 10:1 opto mode. Time constants are dependent on ratio.
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Metal chassis
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Dimensions: 1.75" H x 10" D x 19" W
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"All buttons in" British Mode switch with LED
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Frequency response: 2Hz to 160kHz in clean audio mode (+0, -3
dB). Response is shaped in distortion modes (Dist 2, Dist 3)
·
Dynamic range: 110 dB from max. output to min. output in 1:1
mode.
·
Distortion ranges between .02% and 20% depending on distortion
mode and release times set on front panel.
·
DC coupled output - High quality input caps.
·
Input impedance: 20K ohms
·
Output impedance: < 75 ohms
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Time constants: Attack range 50uS - 50mS
·
Release range: .05 sec to 3.5 seconds, normal modes and up to 20
seconds in 10:1 opto mode. Time constants are dependent on ratio.
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Metal chassis
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Dimensions: 1.75" H x 10" D x 19" W
(RRP: £1809.00)
Condition: very good
Please feel free to email me with any enquiries you may have.