Empirical Labs ELP Pump 500 Series Compressor, Vertical Format

Load your 500 series rack with Empirical Labs compression! Dial in any sound with the Pump's transient-shaping Attack Modification and sweet Saturation Mode.

Empirical Labs' PUMP is a single channel, 500 series rack mount compressor loaded with the kinds of features and performance you've come to expect from Empirical Labs. This module has serious heritage and shares family DNA with notable ELI processors including the renowned Distressor, Arousor, and Mike-E. The PUMP is destined to be a "go-to" processor for the creative audio pro that has a toolbox built around no compromise performance, quality, and value.

The ELP PUMP is a single-channel, 500 series rack mount Compressor that's loaded with the kinds of features and performance you've come to expect from ELI. This fully analog design has serious heritage and shares family DNA with notable ELI processors that include the renown Distressor, Arousor, and Mike-E products. The PUMP is destined to be a "go-to" processor for the creative audio pro with a tool assortment built upon no-compromise performance, quality, and value. It's simple, concise, and smart looking, with all the right controls and indicators in all the right places.

This Compressor stands tall in Empirical Labs' family: Starting at the top, there's an Input trim with clip indicator; 8 selectable compression ratios from 2:1 to 20:1 and everything in between; independent digitally stepped controls for precise recall of Attack and Release selections -- including a soft Opto-Coupler style Release. Use the 70Hz High Pass Filter to minimize LF buildup; engage the soft clip function and relish the subtle and harmonious treatment read more of saturated signals.

Empirical Audio includes comprehensive Gain Reduction metering and Attack Modification (AtMod) functions to slow the initial onset of the attack envelope and preserve more transient content for greater overall impact -- with a Bypass selection to go dry. Brilliant! The final stage, Make Up Gain, brings track level up to balance and blend with the mix perfectly.
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- Frequency Response: 5Hz to 175kHz
- Dynamic Range: 125dB from max output (0.5%THD soft clipping) to minimum output
- Noise Floor: -101dBu typical with output @ 0
- Distortion: 0.0035% to 15% @ 1kHz, mode and configuration dependent
- I/O: +22dBm maximum input before hard clip. +28.5 dBm maximum output
- Compressor Type: VCA in the David Blackmer style. Distressor like detector and envelope generator
- Compressor Time Constants: Attack- 200us to 40ms Release - 50ms to 500ms, plus an Opto selection that's smooth and warm with a punch
- Compressor Ratios: 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1, 8:1, 10:1, 12:1, 20:1
- Detector High Pass: Select @ 70Hz
- Attack Modification: Like performance to the Arousor plug-in
- Chassis: 500 Series, single slot
- Supply Voltage: 500 Series standard +/-16v, 100mA
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Base Item
Shipping Weight: 0.85 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 3 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ELP-V

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