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Empirical Labs EL8X Distressor Compressor With British Mod and Image Link

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Overview

Get a great compressor/limiter with two fantastic factory mods already installed.

The EL8X 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 controShow More
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EL8X Distressor Compressor With British Mod and Image Link Specifications:

  • Freq. response: 2Hz to 160kHz in clean audio mode (+0, -3dB)
  • Response is shaped in distortion modes (Dist 2, Dist 3).
  • Dynamic range 110dB from max. output to min. output in 1:1 mode
  • Greater than 100dB 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 for high-quality input caps
  • Input impedance: 20 kohms
  • Output impedance: < 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: Single height 1.75" high, 10" deep, 19" wide
  • Shipping info: Weight - 12.1 lb., box dimensions 22.5" x 18.5" x 3-1/4"
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