Empirical Labs Inc Distressor EL8xs Stereo Digitally Controlled Analog Knee Compressor Nearfield Monitors It aspires to transparency rather

It aspires to transparency rather than color

The Attack control has a X5 switch to allow for a range of extremely fast attack (in the micro second range) all the way through a very smooth slow attack

a 48V Phantom switch and a Phase or POLARITY switch

60dB gain discrete preamp

the preamp boasts a wide frequency range and accommodates a variety of signal levels with ease

Empirical Labs Inc Distressor EL8xs Stereo Digitally Controlled Analog Knee Compressor Nearfield Monitors It aspires to transparency ratherThe product that started it all for Empirical Labs. Born of founder Dave Derrs love of classic compressors like the 1176, LA 2A and Gain Brain (among others), the Distressor incorporates his favourite sonic characteristics of these, along with other unique and interesting features that have made it a staple for audio engineers all over the world. With over 38,000 units in the field, its safe to say that the Distressor is one of the best selling high