Empirical Labs EL8X-S Distressor

Stereo Distressor Paar

British Mode en Image Link
Inhoud: 2 Aparte Mono-Channel apparaten die met elkaar via de Image-Link-Aansluitingen verbonden kunnen worden
Classic Knee Compressor
Tube Saturation
Opto Simulation
XLR (bal.) en 6,3 mm Jack (unbal.) I/O
Een van de meest veelzijdige compressoren op de markt
De Distressor word in zeer veel professionele geluids-studios ingezet

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Leverbaar sinds November 2007
artikelnummer 117721
verkoopseenheid 1 stuk
Compressor Yes
Gate No
Peak Limiter Yes
2-Channel Unit Yes
Attack/Release Adjustable Yes

€ 4.059

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Vintage sound of the highest order

The EL8X-S Distressor from Empirical Labs consists of two single-channel analogue compressors. If the two compressors are linked when recording in stereo, however, it's not the case that the one signal controls the response of both channels, which is how many other compressors function. Instead, the control signal is itself formed from a sum of the two inputs. The result is both an exact centre and a warm vintage sound with tube saturation and opto simulation. Beyond voice processing, the EL8X-S Distressor is also suitable for a whole range of different instruments, with a variety of distressor curves that can recreate the sound of legendary signal processors. Three distortion modes can be engaged to add special nuances to the signal. In British mode, on the other hand, a more aggressive sound is produced straight off the bat.

Dual units comprising the Empirical Labs EL8 XS Distressor

More than just compression

The eight distressor curves of the EL8X-S are selected up with the ratio button. In 10:1 mode, the result is remarkably close to the LA-2A tube/opto compressor. In 1:1 mode, the signal still sounds incredibly warm and dense, even without compression. The Audio button is used to quickly toggle between the three distortion modes: The first produces warm distortions, while the second emphasises the second harmonics much in the same way a tube amp does. The third distortion mode produces an extremely smooth sound, like analogue tape saturation, by emphasising the third harmonics. The EL8X-S Distressor compresses with an attack of 50 microseconds to 30 milliseconds and has a release time of 50 milliseconds to 20 seconds. When the EL8X-S is used as a stereo compressor, the two units can be easily linked together alongside the conventional insert wiring.

Empirical Labs EL8 XS Distressor, control knobs

For studio and live applications

The Empirical Labs EL8X-S Distressor gives high-end recording studios huge flexibility and depth in processing voices and instruments such as guitars, synthesizers or drums. Live and in the studio, both compressors can be used individually or as a stereo unit – to optimise drum overheads, for example. In 1:1 mode, peaks can be adjusted surprisingly smoothly. For those who have a small but sophisticated recording studio, the short and simple user manual provides practical explanations and simple tips for mixing. In live use, the Detector button offers quickly accessible practical features. There's also an HP filter, which can be activated to prevent the compressor from being triggered by pop noises during a concert. And if the vocals seem too nasal, the sound can be optimised with the Band Emphasis function.

About Empirical Labs

Empirical Labs Inc. (ELI) designs and manufactures professional audio signal processing equipment used in recording studios, live, broadcast and other audio production facilities around the world. ELI also produces plug-ins for digital audio workstations (DAWs) and software for digital signal processors. The word "empirical" in its most positive interpretation means "designed from experience". This philosophy informs the design of Empirical Labs' high-quality products, which are made in the USA and calibrated and tested by hand.

Wired for stereo

Freshly delivered, the Empirical Labs EL8X-S Distressor is best installed in a 19" rack, where it requires two height units. At the rear, connect the power cables to the power supply and loop the two units into the two signal paths with insert cables. Both jack and XLR sockets are provided for this purpose. In addition, connect the link-out of the first unit to the link-in of the second unit and vice versa using the included balanced cables. For the stereo image link, flip the corresponding switch on both units and set the input and output levels of both distressors to the same value. When busy sound engineers have found their favourite settings, they can make a note of them on a template available for download from the ELI website (https://www.empiricallabs.com/wp-content/uploads/distrecall.pdf).

Empirical Labs EL8 XS Distressor, rear view with sockets

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Must have compressor

Steirt 06.01.2021

The distressors are absolutely amazing. Great build quality, many features, very precise recall and most important great sound. They are my favorite compressors for snare, but they shine on basically everything! You can't go wrong investing in distressors for tracking, mixing and live sound!

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reference compressor

bowaa 24.10.2018

Nice product, nice sound, good quality...
A reference compressor to have.

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Stefan6814 04.06.2014

Klanglich genial und äusserst vielseitger Kompressor. Ich setzte meine Stereogelinkten Distressoren für Parallelkompression, Vocalaufnahmen und Bässe ein.
Toller Sound und eine ordentliche Portion Punch!
Kaufempfehlung mit 5 Ausrufezeichen !!!!!

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Difficile de trouver mieux ! pour le mix analogique ou hybride et les Bus stéréo

eonoz 18.05.2023

Reçu il y a deux jours, je les avais vu en action sur des prises drums mais j’avoue qu’il y a longtemps que je rêvais de remettre les doigts sur cette bestiole… j’ai opté pour une version appairée pour traiter des mix bus et le mode link qui peut être utile (mais je travaille toujours en séparé même sur des unités stéréo 2u ou plus). Ma première réaction a été de passer un full mix et low cut sur le detector… woOoww !!!! De la TNT dans un étui moltonné !
Ce truc est incroyable, ultra versatile et dépendant de ce qu’on souhaite obtenir c’est fait en deux tours de boutons: incroyablement facile à manipuler ! j’ai enchaîné sur des bus drums, vocals et full instru … j’ai même testé en bus master avec des réglages doux ça sonne toujours incroyable avec ce joli grain analogique et quelle dynamique !!! En injectant du numérique, il m’a rajouté de la dynamique même si je ne compressais pas beaucoup… je n’avais pu observer ça que lorsque je faisais passer un signal dans des transformers!
Mon avis ? Pourquoi ai-je mis aussi longtemps à acquérir cette unité ???(double et appairée dans mon cas) Si il existait une machine à remonter le temps, je reviendrai en arrière pour me botter le c…. LOL. ;p

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