Used Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor

This used Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor is in excellent condition and delivers the iconic, studio-standard compression heard on countless records. Offering ultra-flexible control from subtle leveling to aggressive smash, it features multiple ratio settings (including “Nuke”), selectable attack and release, and distortion modes for added harmonic color. Expect wide-range performance with up to 20:1 compression, 1/4" balanced I/O, and true analog warmth that shines on vocals, drums, bass, and more.