Empirical Labs
Empirical Labs EL8X-S Distressor-Stereopaar
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Empirical Labs EL8X-S Distressor Stereo Pair – pair of legendary EL8X compressors with British Mode and Stereo Image Link mods. Digitally controlled analog knee compressor inspired by 1176/LA-2A, 8 curves, distortion (2nd/3rd order). Ideal for mixing, mastering, live. 1U enclosure per unit (483 x 44 x 216 mm, 7.2 kg pair).
EL8X-S offers attack 50 μs-30 ms, release 50 ms-3 s, ratio 1:1-∞:1, threshold -45 to +25 dBu. British Mode (1176-style), Image Link for stereo depth. Balanced XLR I/O, VU metering. Hand-soldered in USA.
As versatile classic, adds "mojo" without compromise.
MAIN FEATURES
- 8 compression curves, opto simulation
- British Mode (1176-style)
- Stereo Image Link for depth
- Distortion 2/3 order for warmth
- Sidechain HPF (off/6/9 kHz)
- Listen Mode, Opto switch
- Balanced XLR I/O
- Matched pair for stereo
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Attack: 50 μs-30 ms
- Release: 50 ms-3 s
- Ratio: 1:1-∞:1
- Threshold: -45 to +25 dBu
- Frequency Response: 1 Hz–140 kHz (-3 dB)
- Dynamic Range: >110 dB
- THD + N: < 0.005% @ 1 kHz
- Connectors: Balanced XLR
- Power Supply: 100-240 V AC
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 483 x 44 x 216 mm (1U per unit)
- Weight: 7.2 kg (pair)
- Included: EL8X-S pair, link cables, manual
- Product Code: EMP-EL8X-S