Empirical Labs Distressor EL-8

A modern classic! The Emprical Labs Distressor is the absolute first compressor you should buy for your rack. With a frequency response of 2 hz - 160 khz (+0, -3db), the Distressor is capable of a very clean sound or a very colored sound through the use of some very innovative technology.It gets its name from its feature of incorporating harmonic DISTortion with a classic knee compRESSOR. The Distortion modes allow the user to add 2nd or 3rd order harmonic distortion to the signal, emulating tape saturation and the classic tube compressor sound of the '60's and '70's. The Distressor is also available with the optional "british mode" mod which emulates the all four buttons in setting of the Urei 1176.

EL-8S (Stereo pair) List $3000 The High Profile Price is $2700

Crane Song STC8 Dual Channel Compressor

The STC-8 is a high quality stereo compressor combined with a remarkably dependable peak limiter, providing overload protection critical to digital recording and broadcast transmitters. The STC-8's compressor is engineered to provide musically transparent gain control, but is also capable of emulating vintage equipment and creating distinctive new sounds.

List $4500 The High Profile Price is $3750

Summit Audio TLA-100 Tube Leveling Amplifier

The Summit Audio TLA-100A Tube Leveling Amplifier is a classic design with a technological hybrid of vacuum tube and solid state devices. The harmonious blend of old and new technologies produces the incredibly warm and smooth sound of vacuum tubes in a compression device that does not have the inherent disadvantages of older designs. Summit Audio has been making the TLA-100A for over 20 years and produces a sound that remains a much sought after quality that is used on literally thousands of records and in live sound venues across the world.

List $2150 The High Profile Price is $1829

Smart Research C2

The Smart Research C2 has become the go to piece for engineers looking for that major-label quality mix buss compressor. This fast VCA compressor adds punch to whatever is run through it. In addition to the legendary sound that you would expect, the C2 also has some great features such as the ability to run stereo or dual mono. It also has "CRUSH" mode for those looking for more exaggerated compression. Running the mix through the C2 gives the user the sense that their project is ready for the radio.

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API Audio 2500 Stereo Compressor

The API 2500 is a versatile stereo bus compressor that allows adjustment of sonic qualities that can alter the punch and tone of the stereo mix. The 19" rack mountable unit features ATI's patented "thrust" circuit for a chest-hitting, punchy bottom end. With its dual channel design, the API 2500 is set up for stereo compression, but can also be used as two separate units via a single compression setting. The 2500 boasts a range of parameters that make it incredibly musical.

List $2999 The High Profile Price is $2489