Compression & Limiting

This is the latest development in the evolution of the classic Phoenix compressor, first introduced in 1998. After requests from mastering engineers the Master Phoenix was introduced in October 2006...

The Distressor is the product that started it all for Empirical Labs. Born of founder Dave Derr’s love of classic compressors like the 1176, LA-2A and Gain Brain (among others), the Distressor...

The Distressor is the product that started it all for Empirical Labs. Born of founder Dave Derr’s love of classic compressors like the 1176, LA-2A and Gain Brain (among others), the Distressor...

Based around the high voltage, discrete and class-A signal paths made famous in the 5088 Mixer and the Portico II: Channel, the Portico II Master Buss Processor is creative tool that redefines the...

The ”VINTAGE OPA” is our take on the classical vintage opamp Melcor 1731 – the predecessor to the 2520 The sound character can be described as smooth and punchy The “VINTAGE OPA” is pin compatible,...

The dbx® 286s is a full featured Channel Strip Processor that delivers a studio quality microphone/instrument preamplifier and four processors that can be used independently or in any combination...

Adding a dbx® 266xs Compressor/Limiter/Gate to your live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound. Having compression in your audio chain...

The WA76 Limiting Amplifier is a modern reproduction of the Classic 1176 Revision D. Every effort was made to remain faithful to the original designs including the use of Reichenbach Engineering's...

The RMS-MC5 Valvop is a smooth, musical tube optical compressor with a simple, intuitive interface and a warm, satisfying audio path. Features High-Voltage All Tube Gain Transformer Input and...

The TLA-100A is a hand-crafted tube leveling amplifier of the highest quality. It contains both vacuum tube and solid state components. This combination of old and new technologies produces an...

The hybrid tube/solid state DCL-200 dual channel compressor/limiter is high quality dual channel tube compressor and limiter. The Summit Audio DCL-200 inclues stereo linking capabilities. Based on a...

The Summit ECS-410 Everest is a Tube/Solid-State Channel Strip with Microphone Preamp, Compressor, Passive EQ, and DriveBus. The Summit Audio ECS-410 Everest Channel Strip is a distinctly different...