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DISTRESSOR
Classic Knee Compression
For Models EL8 & EL8-X
INDEX
Page Item
1 Features & Specs
2 Using for the First Time
3 Example Settings
4 Ratios, Curves, & Classic Emulation
5 The Audio Modes & Distortion
6 The Detector Modes & Block Diagram
7 Recall Sheet
9 Basic Wiring and Stereo Link
10 Troubleshooting
11 Fuse Replacement, AC Voltage Select, and Upgrades
12 British Mod on the "X" Version (EL8-X)
13 Stereo Image Link Mod (EL8-X)
14 Customer Comments
15 Warranty
Technology for the Artist
DISTRESSOR
FEATURES
Classic knee sound - With modern noise specs and improved performance. Really grabs.
Programmable analog distortion/warmth - helpful in the pristine but unforgiving digital world. Three audio
modes providing user programmable, warm harmonic distortion. Emphasized tube-like, 2nd harmonic in
clean and Distort 2 mode. In Distort 3 mode, the distortion becomes dominated by 3rd harmonic, more
similar to tape.
Distortion indicator lights - A 1% LED and a "Redline" (3%) LED. No hard clipping until a few dB past
"Redline".
Advanced built-in sidechain EQ - High mid band emphasis prevents harsh, edgy guitars or vocals from
hurting innocent ears. Low cut keeps the low "sum & difference" frequencies from pumping the upper
frequencies of source material.
Fool proof operation - Even though there are 384 possible settings (not counting knob settings), it's almost
impossible to get a bad sound. Keep all knobs on 5 or 6 (around middle) with ratio at 6:1 and you won't go
wrong.
Eight unique curves - From the 1:1 mode that simply warms up signal with low order harmonics without
intentional compression, to the "Nuke" setting - a brick wall limiting curve that shines on live drum room
mics. Each curve has its own personality, and release shape. Most exceptional is the 10:1 "Opto" ratio
which uses separate circuitry to emulate the oldest (and valued) "light controlled" devices, such as the LA-
2A etc. See manual to emulate other compressors of old.
Discrete and integrated combination - the best of speed/linearity with repeatability. Hand tested &
selected components.
Huge knobs with high resolution numbering - For easy readability and repeatable settings. They also go
to 10 1/2 .
Locked, calibrated, output level - Allows speed in setting tape and live mix levels.
Stereo Strappable
Switchable 115/230 volt operation - Extra fuse provided inside unit.
Over designed power supplies - Runs cool, allowing cabinet to be sealed - without heat vents. Long life
components.
Single height and light weight - Classic sound in a small, extremely reliable package.
True bypass - Know what it's really doing. All contacts doubled up for maximum reliability. No internal audio
connectors.
XLR and 1/4" phone ins and outs - XLR fully balanced, transformerless design, pin 2 hot. Changeable by
user to pin 3 hot!
All metal film and Roederstein resistors in the audio path - top quality components. Many military spec.
parts.
Interface and features found nowhere else.
Hand wired, calibrated in USA. Shipping weight 12 Lbs.
SPECS
Freq. response is 2 Hz to 160 kHz in clean audio mode (+0, -3 dB). Response is shaped in distortion
modes (Dist 2, Dist 3).
Dynamic range 110 dB from max. output to min. output in 1:1 mode. Greater than 100 dB signal to noise in
distort 3 mode.
Distortion ranges between .02% and 20% depending on distortion mode and release times set on front
panel.
DC coupled output - High quality input caps.
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