Empirical Labs EL9 Mike-E – digitally controlled channel strip with transformer-coupled mic preamp, DI, compressor/saturator for clean, warm signals. Low-noise preamp (130dB S/N at 40dB gain), CompSat for knee compression and harmonic distortion, Emphasis for high-frequency softening, Mix for parallel blending. Ideal for vocals, guitars, bass in studios.
Stepped gain control for precision, front-panel DI, sidechain input, linkable for stereo. Rugged 1U rackmount for professional use.
MAIN FEATURES
- Mic preamp: Transformer input, stepped gain
- DI: Front-panel instrument input
- CompSat: Compressor/saturator with knee
- Emphasis: High-frequency control
- Mix: Dry/wet blend
- Sidechain input, stereo link
- LED indicators for overload
- Balanced XLR/TRS I/O, insert point
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Inputs: XLR/TRS mic/line, 1/4" DI, sidechain TRS
- Outputs: XLR main, TRS insert
- Gain: Stepped, up to 65dB (mic)
- S/N Ratio: 130dB at 40dB gain
- Frequency Response: 3Hz-200kHz (bypassed)
- Power: 15W max, 100-240V AC
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 19 x 8.25 x 1.75 in (1U)
- Weight: Not specified
- Included: Mike-E, power cord
- Product Code: EL9