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EL8 Distressor Compressor Stereo Pair
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Control your volume levels while adding musicality, intelligibility and excitement.
The EL8 Distressor from Empirical Labs is an automatic gain (or volume) control device (AGC in engineering terms) designed for pro audio applications. Basically, the compressor electronically controlShow More
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EL8 Distressor Compressor Stereo Pair Specifications:
- Freq. response is 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 max. output to min. output in 1:1 mode. Greater than 100 dB signal to noise in distort 3 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 is 20K Ohms, Output impedance is < 75 ohms
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. - Metal Chassis - 3.50" high, 10" deep, 19" wide.
- Shipping info: Weight - 24.2 lbs, Box dimensions 22.5" x 18.5" x 6 1/4
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