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Unleash the full potential of your studio recordings with the Esoteric Audio Research 825Q, a standout in the realm of effects processors. Designed for discerning audio engineers and producers, this processor combines vintage warmth with modern versatility, ensuring your tracks shine with clarity and depth. The 825Q is renowned for its precision and dynamic range, making it an essential tool for achieving a polished, professional sound.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the 825Q features a state-of-the-art analog signal path that provides impeccable tonal integrity. It offers a broad palette of sound-shaping options, allowing you to effortlessly sculpt your audio to perfection. Whether you're working on vocals, instruments, or entire mixes, this processor delivers a consistently rich and vibrant output.

Ideal for both seasoned professionals and ambitious newcomers, the Esoteric Audio Research 825Q stands out with its intuitive interface and robust construction. It's engineered to withstand the rigors of studio life while maintaining peak performance, session after session. With the 825Q in your setup, you're equipped to push the boundaries of creativity and bring your sonic visions to life.

Key Features:

Classic analog signal path for warm, authentic sound
Wide dynamic range for capturing subtle nuances
Intuitive controls for precise sound shaping
Durable construction for reliable performance in demanding environments
Compatible with a variety of studio setups and configurations

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David Gilmour

Guitarist

Pink Floyd

Verified via Soundonsound

Used for Gilmour's vocals on On An Island, as mentioned by sound engineer Andy Jackson in this July 2006 Sound on Sound article.

"Actually, it's very straightforward — voice — nice microphone, nice mic amp, nice compressor. There you go. For reverbs I tend to be old-school and use an EMT plate. I had a couple of plates and a Lexicon Hall — that was our palette. The vocal chain starts with that Sony tube mic with the heatsink on the side, the C800G, and it is the most fantastic microphone. We have a couple of those, one in the studio and one for David to use at home, which is another reason his demos sounded so good. That feeds an old Neumann V72 mic preamp and then EAR EQs and compressors like the ones I use here in my mastering system. I would compress his voice but only fairly gently with a tickle of 2:1, then maybe do that again on the mix. That's with the exception of the rock songs of course, which were completely mashed in a Fairchild! The thing is, David makes my life easy — stick him on the phone and he sounds great! He is not a difficult person to record — great technique and a great voice."

Despite the EAR EQ model going unspecified, Tape Op #46 features an interview with Gilmour's guitar tech Phil Taylor about Astoria, where On An Island would be recorded, in which he mentions the 825Q.