Empirical Labs ELP Pump Single Channel 500 Series Compressor Vertical

Fully analog design 500 Series Rack Mount Compressor Vertical Faceplate
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    Are you looking for a go-to compression processor that won’t let you down? Look no further than the Empirical Labs ELP PUMP 500 Series Compressor. Packaging together decades of audio engineering innovations, this single-channel rack mount compressor delivers legendary performance, quality, and value. Originally imagined in 2014, the ELP PUMP draws DNA from acclaimed ELI processors such as the Distressor, Arousor, and Mike-E models to provide unbeatable sound every time. Producers and recording engineers everywhere have already fallen in love with this uncompromising tool— join them today by picking up your very own ELP PUMP!

    What an interFACE!

    It’s got that thing . . . simple, concise, and smart looking, with all the right controls and indicators in all the right places.

    This Compressor stands tall in our family: Starting at the top, there’s an Input trim with clip indicator; 8 selectable compression ratios from 2:1 to 20:1 and everything in between; independent digitally stepped controls for precise recall of Attack and Release selections — including a soft Opto-Coupler style Release. Use the 70Hz High Pass Filter to minimize LF buildup; engage the soft clip function and relish the subtle and harmonious treatment of saturated signals.

    We include comprehensive Gain Reduction metering and Attack Modification (AtMod) functions to slow the initial onset of the attack envelope and preserve more transient content for greater overall impact — with a Bypass selection to go dry. Brilliant! The final stage, Make Up Gain, brings track level up to balance and blend with the mix perfectly.

    Available with Vertical Faceplate.

    We’re proud to say our ELP PUMP has overachiever traits.

    Afterall, just look at the family!

     

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    Empirical Labs ELP Pump Single Channel 500 Series Compressor Vertical Specifications

    Empirical Labs ELP Pump Single Channel 500 Series Compressor Vertical Specifications
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    Empirical Labs ELP Pump Single Channel 500 Series Compressor Specifications

    • Frequency Response: 5Hz to 175kHz
    • Dynamic Range: 125dB from max output (0.5%THD soft clipping) to minimum output
    • Noise Floor: -101dBu typical with output @ 0
    • Distortion: 0.0035% to 15% @ 1kHz, mode and configuration dependent
    • I/O: +22dBm maximum input before hard clip. +28.5 dBm maximum output
    • Compressor Type: VCA in the David Blackmer style. Distressor like detector and envelope generator
    • Compressor Time Constants: Attack- 200µs to 40ms Release – 50ms to 500ms, plus an Opto selection that’s smooth and warm with a punch
    • Compressor Ratios: 2:1, 3:1, 4:1, 6:1, 8:1, 10:1, 12:1, 20:1
    • Detector High Pass: Select @ 70Hz
    • Attack Modification: Like performance to the Arousor plug-in
    • Chassis: 500 Series, single slot
    • Supply Voltage: 500 Series standard ±16v, 100mA
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