Empirical Labs EL7-X FATSO
Estimated delivery in Italy between 2 and 2 October
Simulatore di nastro con circuito interamente analogico
- Compressione classica a ginocchio
- Saturazione delle alte frequenze
- Generazione armonica e soft clipper
- Emulazione di trasformatori e testine a nastro
Il FATSO (Full Analog Tape Simulator and Optimizer) è un processore analogico a controllo digitale a due canali che offre un facile accesso alle caratteristiche più desiderabili delle vecchie elettroniche a valvole e in classe A e dei supporti a nastro magnetico. Integra musicalmente frequenze e transienti, aumentando il volume percepito e mantenendo uno stretto controllo sui picchi.
Con il FATSO studi e produttori possono ammorbidire e scaldare il suono di DAW e registratori digitali, ottenendo il calore e la dolcezza delle alte frequenze del nastro senza dover ricorrere a costosi registratori analogici. Anche gli audiofili possono beneficiarne, riportando il calore degli LP e del nastro nella riproduzione digitale.
Il FATSO arriva a undici
ELEVEN è il nuovo compressore del FATSO, che sostituisce il vecchio GP Ratio ed emula il famoso UREI 1176LN in 20:1 con l'attacco più lento e il rilascio più veloce: i transienti restano presenti mentre il rapporto elevato colloca la sorgente con decisione nel mix. Ideale per voci, bassi, chitarre acustiche, batteria e pianoforte.
Quattro tipi di elaborazione
- Generazione armonica e Soft Clipper: circuito in classe A che arrotonda i picchi come valvole sature o nastro.
- Saturazione delle alte frequenze (Warmth): filtro passa-basso dinamico che ammorbidisce le alte frequenze quando si accumulano.
- Transformer & Tape Head Emulation: aggiunge le armoniche a bassa frequenza tipiche di trasformatori e nastri analogici.
- Classic Knee Compression: la compressione Empirical Labs, dolce e morbida ma incisiva.
Regolatore di soglia EL-FTC
Con l'accessorio opzionale EL-FTC, collegato agli ingressi Sidechain posteriori, è possibile regolare con precisione la relazione tra circuiti di compressione e saturazione.
Specifiche tecniche
- Risposta in frequenza: da 2 Hz a 60 kHz in modalità clean (+0, -3 dB)
- Gamma dinamica: 110 dB; rapporto segnale/rumore superiore a 100 dB
- Distorsione: da 0,06% a 20% secondo modalità e impostazioni
- I/O: ingressi e uscite accoppiati in DC
- Compressore: attacco 1 – 60 ms, rilascio 0,05 – 3,5 s (fissati dal tipo di compressione)
- Consumo: 15 W max
- Chassis: metallico, 1U (1,75″ x 10″ x 19″)
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About Empirical Labs
Empirical Labs is a US-based company founded in 1989 by Dave Derr, headquartered in New Jersey, and specialized in the design and manufacture of professional audio signal processing equipment. Their first product, the Distressor, developed starting in 1994 and marketed from 1996, represented the starting point of the brand’s production and defined its approach to the design of original analog processors. Over the years, Empirical Labs has expanded its range with compressors, dynamics processors, microphone preamplifiers, equalizers, and processors dedicated to saturation and the simulation of analog behavior, including the FATSO, Mike-E, Lil FrEQ, and DerrEsser. The company also develops plug-ins and DSP software, including Arousor, and manufactures its devices in the United States, subjecting them to manual calibration and testing.
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Shipments
Shipments
We ship throughout Italy and the European Union via selected express courier partners. All orders travel in special reinforced packaging and are covered by 100% included insurance to fully protect the value and integrity of professional equipment during transport.
Returns and refunds
Returns and refunds
You can request a return within 14 days of receiving the order. As these are professional hardware and devices, items must be returned completely intact, unused, unactivated, and sealed in their original packaging, complete with all accessories and manuals.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are your shipping and delivery times?
What are your shipping and delivery times?
Orders are processed within 24/48 business hours. Delivery is made by insured express courier to guarantee maximum protection and safety even for the most delicate and expensive equipment.
Are the products covered by an official warranty?
Are the products covered by an official warranty?
Yes, all products are 100% original and covered by the official 24-month manufacturer's warranty. In addition, our technical department offers free after-sales support to assist you with the initial setup of your system.
How does the right of withdrawal work?
How does the right of withdrawal work?
If the hardware does not meet your expectations, you can return it within 14 days of receipt. The product must be returned intact, unused, and sealed in its original packaging, complete with all accessories and manuals.
What does it mean if a product is "Available on order"?
What does it mean if a product is "Available on order"?
Some complex professional audio systems or lighting equipment are ordered directly from official distributors based on customer requests. You can proceed with the purchase as normal and our team will immediately inform you of the exact arrival times at our warehouses.

