Empirical Labs EL8S
- Stereo pair of professional compressors
- Custom-designed gain control circuit for warm, vintage sound
- Eight distinctive compression curves including 1:1, Nuke, and 10:1 Opto
- Different curves use unique circuitry for varied compression behavior
- Three signal-coloring modes for harmonic distortion without compression
- Distort 2 emphasizes tube-like 2nd-order harmonics
- Distort 3 emphasizes 3rd-order harmonics for tape-like character
- Two high-pass filters, one in audio path, one in detector path
- Factory-matched stereo pair with included interconnection cables
- Suitable for both studio and live applications
Product information "Empirical Labs EL8S"
The Distressor EL8-S from Empirical Labs is a professional stereo compressor pair designed for studio and live applications. It delivers warm, vintage-inspired sound through a custom-designed gain control circuit, while offering a wide range of compression curves and flexible signal shaping.
All eight curves are distinctive, from the 1:1 mode that adds subtle harmonic warmth without compression, to the Nuke setting, a brick-wall limiter ideal for live drum room microphones. Certain curves use different circuitry, effectively acting as unique compressors, while the 10:1 Opto ratio employs separate detector circuitry to emulate classic light-controlled devices such as the LA-2A.
The Distressor also includes three signal-coloring modes, allowing harmonic distortion without compression. Distort 2 emphasizes tube-like 2nd-order harmonics, while Distort 3 highlights 3rd-order harmonics for a tape-like character. Two high-pass filters, one in the audio path and one in the detector path, help manage low-frequency energy that can cause pumping or breathing.
This stereo pair is factory-matched and includes cables for locking the units together, providing precise and reliable stereo operation.
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Frequency Response: 2 Hz to 160 kHz in clean audio mode (+0, -3 dB), response is shaped in distortion modes (Dist 2, Dist 3).
Dynamic Range: 110 dB from maximum output to minimum output in 1:1 mode
Signal to Noise: > 100 dB in distortion 3
Distortion Range: 0.02 to 20%
Outputs: DC coupled
Attack Time: 50 µs to 30 ms
Release Time: 0.05 to 3.5 seconds, up to 20 seconds in 10:1 Opto mode
Power Consumption: Typical: 10 W / Maximum: 14 W
