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Empirical Labs EL8-S Distressor Stereo Pair

Item ID: ELI8S

Dual Mono / Stereo Pair Analog Compressor with Harmonic Distortion

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Classic Compression!

The Empirical Labs "Distressor" is an analog compressor similar to the ELI8M Single Channel Distressor, but in a stereo/dual mono channel package. Users can add 2nd or 3rd order harmonic distortion to the signal to emulate tape saturation of the classic tube compressors from the 60's and 70's. Other features include classic knee sound delivered with modern noise specs in an indestructible, digitally-controlled, single-height box.
Specification Detail
Number of Channels 2
Controls Ratio (Button), Input, Attack, Release, Output
Threshold No Threshold Control
Ratio 1:1 to 20:1 (And, "Nuke")
Frequency Response 2Hz-160kHz @ +0, -3dB
Side Chain Insterts No
Inputs 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4", 2 x 1/4" (Stereo Link)
Outputs 2 x XLR, 2 x 1/4", 2 x 1/4" (Stereo Link)
Sidechain I/O No Sidechain I/O
Rackmount Spaces 1U
Height 3.5"
Depth 10"
Width 19"
Notes This version does NOT include British Mod and Image Link
Manufacturer Part Number EL8-S

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Empirical Labs EL8-S Distressor Stereo Pair

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