Empress Effects

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The silver Empress Bass Compressor includes features and controls normally only seen in high-end studio equipment, such an input and gain eduction metering, independent attack and release controls, a mix knob for parallel compression and an external sidechain insert. The Bass Compressor pedal also adds a fully variable sidechain high pass filter and a two position ‘tone + colour’ circuit which adds gentle tone sculpting and harmonic distortion, giving your bass some delicious character.
Empress Effects Bass Compressor Pedal Silver
Empress Effects Bass Compressor Pedal Silver
Empress Effects Bass Compressor Pedal Silver

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  • All-analog signal path
  • Extremely transparent for dynamic control without altering the original tone of your instrument
  • Three compression ratios: 2:1, 4:1 and 10:1
  • Attack and Release controls for ultimate control over the compression characteristics
  • Tone + Color adds mild harmonic distortion with a mid range cut or an upper mid range boost
  • Sidechain Send/Return- 3.5mm TRS jack send and return for sidechain compression
  • Sidechain High Pass Filter - a variable high pass filter that filters low frequencies from the sidechain
  • Improved low end frequency response
  • True display LEDs
  • True bypass

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  • Input impedance: 1M
  • Output impedance: 2.2k
  • Frequency response: (-3dB) 10Hz - 20kHz
  • Distortion: less than 0.1%
  • Noise: -101dB
  • Power input voltage: 9V DC (Negative tip)
  • Power input connector: 2.1mm barrel connector (Negative tip)
  • Power consumption: ~ 100mA
  • Enclosure material: Die Cast Aluminum
  • Input connector: 1/4" Jack
  • Output connector: 1/4" Jack
  • Height (Enclosure only): 1.5"
  • Height (including controls): 2.5"
  • Length: 4.8"
  • Width: 2.6"
  • Weight: 1 lb.

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