Introducing the Empirical Labs ELDS DerrEsser, a versatile and innovative dynamics processing tool designed to elevate your studio recordings. This cutting-edge effects processor, tailored for the API 500 series module format, is not just an ordinary de-esser. It employs a unique approach to dynamic filtering, setting a new standard in the realm of sound shaping and sibilance control. With its intuitive design, the DerrEsser allows for quick adjustments, enabling you to effortlessly tame harsh high frequencies and ensure your vocals sit perfectly in the mix. Whether you're dealing with an overly bright singer or seeking to add clarity without the sibilance, the DerrEsser's advanced Voltage Controlled Amp and unique crossover technique offer unparalleled control and musicality. Plug in, set your thresholds, and explore the myriad of functions available to discover what the DerrEsser can do for your vocals. Its robust and noise-free performance, courtesy of the latest technology VCA, ensures glitch-free operation, making it an essential tool in any recording setup.

Key Features:

• DS Mode for effective sibilance control, employing a level insensitive detection circuitry that ensures dynamic action based on the high frequency to low frequency content ratio.
• HF Limit mode acts as a high frequency compressor or a smoothing device, introducing a soft knee HF limiter for a more controlled high-end.
• Highpass and Lowpass filters with adjustable corner frequencies, allowing for detailed tone shaping and listening to specific frequency bands affected by the dynamic processing.
• Wide frequency response from 3 Hz to 120 kHz, ensuring full-spectrum audio processing without compromise.
• Exceptional dynamic range of 115 dB and ultra-low distortion rates, maintaining the integrity and quality of your signal.
• DC coupled Input and Outputs, high-quality audio capacitors, and balanced input impedance for optimal signal path integrity.
• Fixed attack and release time constants optimized for vocal processing, ensuring fast and musical responses to transient content.
• Efficient power consumption, maximizing studio efficiency and equipment longevity.

Product specs

FAQs

What is the main function of the Empirical Labs ELDS DerrEsser?

The Empirical Labs ELDS DerrEsser is primarily a de-esser, designed to reduce sibilance in vocal recordings by attenuating high-frequency sounds without affecting the overall audio quality.

How many channels does the Empirical Labs ELDS DerrEsser support?

The Empirical Labs ELDS DerrEsser is a single-channel processor, making it ideal for mono applications such as individual vocal tracks.

What controls are available on the Empirical Labs ELDS DerrEsser?

The Empirical Labs ELDS DerrEsser features controls for Threshold, Frequency, Listen, Bypass, and an HF Limiter, allowing precise tuning of sibilance reduction.

Can the Empirical Labs ELDS DerrEsser be used on instruments other than vocals?

Yes, while primarily designed for vocals, the DerrEsser can be used on other instruments to manage high-frequency content, making it versatile for various studio applications.

What is the frequency response of the Empirical Labs ELDS DerrEsser?

The Empirical Labs ELDS DerrEsser boasts an impressive frequency response range from 3Hz to 120kHz, ensuring high-fidelity processing across a wide spectrum.