{"product_id":"empirical-labs-distressor-el8-x-mono-78136","title":"Distressor EL8-X Mono","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Modern Classic in Dynamics\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn to combine the character of legendary compressors with the precision of a modern workflow, the Empirical Labs Distressor has established itself as a studio standard. It combines a hybrid architecture of discrete components\/integrated circuits with robust digital control, offering the musicality of iconic machines and the consistency of a contemporary production tool.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It For and What Are Its Uses?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for tracking and mixing, it excels on vocals, guitars, and drums, from room mics to close mics. Its palette ranges from simple transparent \"warming\" to aggressive control for disciplined transients, up to optical emulation for smooth, singing compressions on buses or bass.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features and Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Distortion Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e allow shaping the texture before or after gain reduction: even harmonics for a \"tube-like\" warmth, or odd harmonics for a more biting character, like tape saturation. Two dedicated LEDs indicate 1% and 3% thresholds for precise dosing without harsh clipping even a few dB beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Detection EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e: high-mid boost softens guitars and vocals, while the sidechain low-cut prevents pumping from bass frequencies, resulting in more musical compression.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight Unique Curves\u003c\/strong\u003e: from 1:1 with no compression (just harmonic coloration) to ratios of 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1, up to 10:1 in dedicated circuits for an \"optical\" response close to the great classics, plus an \"Explosive\" mode designed for drum room mics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomics and Repeatability\u003c\/strong\u003e: binary-style interface to multiply combinations, large-throw potentiometers with fine graduations, fixed and calibrated output level for instant recall in studio or live settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:3;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:var(--wb-neutral-50)\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEight dynamic curves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1, 10:1 (\u0026quot;optical\u0026quot; circuit), plus \u0026quot;Explosive\u0026quot; limiting mode.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaged weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003e6 kg.\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:transparent;--wb-l:2;--wb-r:4;--wb-lb:transparent;--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProgrammable analog distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left;font-weight:var(--font-body-weight-bolder)\"\u003eeven harmonics (tube-type) and odd harmonics (tape-type).\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd data-r colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Empirical Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54357739307283,"sku":"78136","price":1898.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0872\/6803\/files\/2f0e1820148c3f10172c2aeb4552e9460f0d4234_EMPIRICAL_LABS_DISTRESSOR_MONO.jpg?v=1792542462","url":"https:\/\/woodbrass.shop\/products\/empirical-labs-distressor-el8-x-mono-78136","provider":"Woodbrass.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}