Empirical Labs EL7 Fatso Analog Tape Simulator and Optimizer

Description: The Empirical Labs FATSO (Full Analog Tape Simulator and Optimizer) is a digitally controlled analog device that gives musicians and engineers easy access to many of the desirable characteristics exhibited by older tube and Class-A electronics and magnetic tape mediums. This two-channel audio processor musically integrates frequencies and transients, increasing the apparent volume while keeping tight control over peak levels.With the FATSO, recording studios and audio production facilities can enhance and soften the sound of Hardware Digital Recorders (HDRs) and Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). Mix engineers will have the option not to have to use bulky, expensive analog tape recorders to get the warmth and sweet high end they’ve come to rely on for so many decades Home Guitars Percussion Accessories Empirical Labs EL7 Fatso Analog Tape Simulator and Optimizer item# 1274319727966 New The Empirical Labs FATSO (Full Analog Tape Simulator and Optimizer) is a digitally controlled analog device that gives musicians and engineers easy access to many of the desirable characteristics exhibited by older tube and Class-A electronics and magnetic tape mediums. This two-channel audio processor musically integrates frequencies and transients, increasing the apparent volume while keeping tight control over peak levels. With the FATSO, recording studios and audio production facilities can enhance and soften the sound of Hardware Digital Recorders (HDRs) and Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). Mix engineers will have the option not to have to use bulky, expensive analog tape recorders to get the warmth and sweet high end they’ve come to rely on for so many decades. Owners of DAWs and HDRs can finally put a stop to complaints about the coldness and brittle edge of their mixes and instruments. Even audiophiles can benefit from the FATSO, bringing back the warmth and ambience of LP’s and tapes to their CD players and other digital reproduction mediums. ELEVEN is a new compressor for the FATSO, replacing the old GP Ratio, and emulates the famous UREI 1176LN in 20:1, with the slowest attack and fastest release. This 1176 setting has been used on countless hit records through the decades. With the slower “1176” attack, the transients keep the dynamics present, while the high ratio, can radically limit the dynamic range of any source, making it present and sitting in a nice little place in your mix. One can slam it, or just touch it with a few dB of compression. Unlike the older units, the FATSO is uniform and predictable from one unit to the next. Precise factory calibration assures that if you go from one FATSO to the next, these settings will all sound the same. The only big variable is the input and output pots, which is why we use high resolution knobs, for recall. The FATSO Jr was redesigned to lower power consumption and heat, as well as make the interface operate more like it was originally envisioned. The controls can now step backwards one setting by holding the associated button for less than a second. This enables the Bypass to be accessed with one button press from any state, as well as compare compressor and WARMTH settings more easily. Features: Digitally controlled analog allows unique features and control to be packed into a single-height unit The new EL7x has improved logic, with “Button Hold” function to compare settings Soft clip features modeled after broadband tape saturation—without the noise Smooth clipping up to 20% THD “Organic” analog saturation extending above 100KHz User-programmable high frequency saturation, simulating the “softening” for which analog tape and phonographs are known—this is the “Warmth” control on FATSO Switchable transformer circuits, which can add the musical artifacts generated by classic devices like NEVE, API, etc. Artifacts include frequency “rounding,” low-order clipping and intermodular distortion, transient clipping and some other very musical non-linearities Four compression modes: one for tracking, one 1176 emulation, one BUSS compressor and SPANK—all linkable SPANK is an additional limiter that musically smashes the dynamic range and can be used to stop clipping before digital recorders Huge Distressor knobs with high resolution numbering for easy readability and repeatable settings Distortion indicator lights, including a 0 VU LED and a “Pinned” (3%) LED—no hard clipping until a few dB past “Pinned” Sidechain jacks allow for EQing or processing compressor control signals Calibrated output level allows speed in setting tape and live mix levels Two channels of classic sound in a small, extremely reliable package Stereo or dual mono operation The best of speed/linearity with repeatability Hand-tested and selected components, including all-metal film and Roederstein resistors in the audio path, top quality components—most being high-temperature parts Switchable 115/230V operation, with an extra fuse provided inside the unit True bypass—all contacts doubled up for maximum reliability, with 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 High-reliability parts and military-grade switches and relays Hand-wired and calibrated in USA Four types of processing Harmonic Generation and Soft Clipper (distortion generation)—this Class-A circuit gently rounds the peaks like saturated tubes or tape High Frequency Saturation (warmth)—a one-of-a-kind dynamic low pass filter which softens high frequencies when they “pile up” on a source Transformer and Tape Head Emulation—a simulation of the effect of input and output transformers of older devices, which adds the low frequency harmonics that characterize them, as well as analog tape Classic knee compression—your typical automatic leveling device found on just about every instrument and vocal track as well as on the overall buss, done Empirical Labs compression—smooth and sweet, but in your face Specifications: Audio and Power Frequency response: 2Hz–60kHz in clean audio mode (+0, -3dB) Dynamic range: 110dB from maximum output (20% THD soft clipping) to minimum output; greater than 100dB signal to noise Distortion: Ranges between .06% and 20% depending on mode and settings I/O: DC-coupled input and outputs Power consumption: 15W max Compressor Time Constants (Fixed by the Compression Type Selected) Attack range: 1ms–200ms Release range: .05s–3.5s Other Metal chassis dimensions (HxDxW): 1.75" x 10" x 19" Shipping Orders are generally shipped the following business day after payment is received. For example, if your order is placed AND paid for at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, Musicians Friend will ship it on Monday. We are only shipping eBay orders via standard ground shipping at this time (3-7 business days for delivery once the item leaves our warehouse) Payment We use eBay Managed Payments and accept the following forms of payment credit, debit, and gift cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and PayPal Credit. Sales Tax We are required to collect sales tax on all orders, except those shipped to the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon. Store Policies If you’re not satisfied, neither are we. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase of a new item, simply return it in its original condition within 45 days of purchase (see exceptions below) and we’ll give you a full refund. It’s that simple. Returned items must be in original, brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials. Items must also include all original packaging, manuals, warrantees and accessories or your return may be subject to a return handling charge. Your refund will be promptly processed upon successful evaluation of your returned item from our trained category professionals in 2-3 business days. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. If you received Free Shipping on your order, the value of the uncharged shipping cost will be deducted from your refund. Limitations and Exceptions Returns of the following products must be made within 10 days of shipment - Stringed instruments priced at $1999.00 or more. 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Price: 2449 USD

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

End Time: 2024-10-26T13:42:56.000Z

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