Products from Empirical Labs

Empirical Labs Distressor Model EL8X The Distressor is a product that Empirical Labs started everything with. Created by the "Father of the District" Dave Derr, the Distressor includes all the sonic qualities already offered by Urei 1176, LA-2A and Gain Brain, as well as many other interesting and unique features that have made the Distressor the basic equipment for many...

Empirical Labs Distressor Model EL8X-S Stereo Pair The Distressor is the product that started it all for Empirical Labs. Born of founder Dave Derr’s love of classic compressors like the 1176, LA-2A and Gain Brain (among others), the Distressor incorporates his favorite sonic characteristics of these, along with other unique and interesting features that have made it a staple...

"JUNIOR" was yesterday! The new FATSO comes with a new compressor ratio, improved interface and display functions, and uncompromising reliability. Features & Benefits Full Analog Tape Simulator and Optimizer (FATSO) with classic knee compression new "Eleven" ratio - the emulation of the popular classic compressor setting new, two-colour control panel improved user interface...

As with ELI’s other signal processors , the Lil FrEQ Equalizer takes a somewhat unique approach to its job. Instead of daisy chaining several equalizers and frequency processors, we combined most of the sound sculpting tools an engineer needs into a compact single rack space box, while still offering the highest performance of any design in its class. Features Equalization...

Empirical Labs Mike-e Model EL-9 When the engineering team at Empirical Labs sets out to build a microphone preamp, you can be sure it’ll deliver spectacular sound, be effortless to work, and will provide features unlike any other device in its class. To that end, we proudly present Mike-E, a high performance transformer-coupled mic preamp with a noise floor far below any...

One of the newer members of the Empirical Labs family is the DocDerr, a 500 series multi-purpose tone enhancement module that houses six different sections of digitally controlled analog processing. With over two years of meticulous development and testing behind it, the DocDerr provides an unprecedented combination of power and musicality in a compact, easy to use format....

One of the newer members of the Empirical Labs family is the DocDerr, a 500 series multi-purpose tone enhancement module that houses six different sections of digitally controlled analog processing. With over two years of meticulous development and testing behind it, the DocDerr provides an unprecedented combination of power and musicality in a compact, easy to use format....

The first entry by ELI into the 500 series format, the DerrEsser is a multi function dynamic filtering device. Available in vertical or horizontal versions. A perfect fit for our EL500 powered rack. In its basic “DS” mode, it is an effective, level insensitive “de-esser” - a device that will adjust the high frequency gain on overly trebly or spiky vocals or other sources in...

The first entry by ELI into the 500 series format, the DerrEsser is a multi function dynamic filtering device. Available in vertical or horizontal versions. A perfect fit for our EL500 powered rack. In its basic “DS” mode, it is an effective, level insensitive “de-esser” - a device that will adjust the high frequency gain on overly trebly or spiky vocals or other sources in...

Compressor for 500-Series API format Adjustable input level with clip LED 8 Selectable compression ratios (2:1 to 20:1) Adjustable attack time (200us bis 40ms) Adjustable release time (50ms to 500ms) with selectable Opto setting Switchable 110Hz sidechain highpas-filter and saturation soft-clipper Gain reduction meter with 13 LEDs Adjustable Attack Modification changes the...

Compressor for 500-Series API format Adjustable input level with clip LED 8 Selectable compression ratios (2:1 to 20:1) Adjustable attack time (200us bis 40ms) Adjustable release time (50ms to 500ms) with selectable Opto setting Switchable 110Hz sidechain highpas-filter and saturation soft-clipper Gain reduction meter with 13 LEDs Adjustable Attack Modification changes the...

Threshold Controller Suitable for Empirical Labs EL7C Fatso Allows for setting the compressor threshold for both channels after connection to the sidechain inserts Allows more specific control over compression and saturation