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Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor
A modern classic -- one of the most versatile compressor/limiters around! Add gentle warmth in 1:1 mode, or "Nuke" your tracks. Dial in distortion to taste.
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Empirical Labs EL7X Fatso Stereo Audio Processor
Dial in some warmth to digital recordings with the FATSO's harmonic generation, soft clipping, low-pass filter, tape emulation and classic knee compression.
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Empirical Labs EL8X Distressor Compressor with British Mod
This "British Mod" of the Distressor compressor gives you ELI's version of the classic 1176 "all buttons in" setting -- plus a Stereo Image Link option.
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Empirical Labs EL9 Mike-E Microphone Preamp
What do you call a super-low-noise mic preamp, Saturator analog soft-clipping circuit and Distressor-style compressor in one rack space? ELI calls it Mike-E!
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Empirical Labs Lil FrEQ Equalizer
Carve out your sound with a steep high-pass filter, smooth high/low shelves, 4 bands of fully parametric EQ, and an easy-to-use de-esser in one rack space.
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Founded in 1988, Empirical Labs became famous in the '90s for the Distressor -- a now-classic studio compressor. To this day, all ELI gear is still built in the USA. Call our Gear Experts now for help with your purchase: 800-460-8089.