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- Page 2 Time constants - Attack range 50uS - 30mS. Release range .05 sec to 3.5 seconds. Release goes up to 20 seconds in 10:1 “Opto” mode. Power Consumption – Typical is 10 Watts, maximum is 14 Watts. Empirical Labs - Something old, Something new...
- Page 3 BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS Using the Distressor for the first time " " " " Where to start - 5 5 5 5 " " " " " " " " Distortion Settings " " " " " "...
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Page 4: Example Settings
BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS Example settings " " " " " " " " – & – & – – " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "... - Page 5 The Ratios and their Curves Each "ratio mode" of the Distressor sets both the threshold and the ratio, in the standard sense of the word. This was done to provide an easy to set, yet versatile group of curves. The 1:1 mode provides no compression, but allows the audio to pass through the "warming"...
- Page 6 It’s not only a compressor but a ... The Distressor is a modern digitally controlled analog device that attempts to offer some of the "musical non-linearities" exhibited by the older tube, class A discrete, and magnetic tape mediums. The old, sought after vintage gear is not anywhere near as accurate (or linear) as devices made today, but certain "faults"...
- Page 7 5) Stereo Link - (Red LED) - Puts unit in Stereo operation mode to respond with 2nd unit. 6) Stereo Link and HP - Combination. 7) Stereo Link and Band Emphasis - Combination Distressor Block Diagram Main Audio Path Input...
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- Page 9 This submix method is often called “Multing” or “Splitting”. 5) Here is an interesting bass instrument trick for the EL8-X version or a Distressor with the BRIT MOD. You can emulate a “tube-y” type saturation by turning on the Brit Mod, Nuke, attack 1 – 2, release 0 –...
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Page 10: Troubleshooting
Also, try enabling and disabling the "HP" in the detector. * Unit seems noisy - The dynamic range of the Distressor is greater than CD (16 bit) quality. However, if you are compressing a noisy signal, the noise is pushed up along with the soft signals. If you have 20 dB of gain reduction on a room mic that has a 90 dB S/N, the noise floor will be raised 20 dB in quiet areas, bringing the noise floor up to 70 dB. - Page 11 BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS Fuses, Operating Voltage & Non-Volatile Memory Caution: Always unplug unit before removing cover! Fuse Line Voltage Select Non-Volatile Memory Upgrades " " " " “ ” “ ”...
- Page 12 BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS The Distressor "British Mode" Option Another Upgrade & Option for your Distressor! Basic Description " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " "...
- Page 13 BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS Stereo Image Linking for the Distressor Basic Description " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " How to use the new Stereo Image Link Option for the first time "...
- Page 14 “In general, I really like where Dave Derr’s ear leads him; one of pro audios truly independent thinkers, I’m a huge fan of the box (the Distressor): I use it for bringing up the “goosh” on ambient sources, and for saturating snares, toms, and kicks.” George...
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