Empirical Labs EL9 Mike-E
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Digitally controlled microphone preamplifier
- Seven circuits in a single unit
- Ultra-low noise and stepped gain
- Integrated DI box
- Colored high-pass filter
- Phase reverse
- CompSat, Emphasis, and Mix control
In the age of DAWs and plug-ins, the Mike-E is the solution for obtaining a clean and strong signal that is simultaneously warm and musical, with a front panel so straightforward that it is intuitive even for the less experienced. It is a high-performance, transformer-coupled microphone preamplifier with a noise floor well below that of any microphone, paired with a unique compressor/saturator circuit that replicates many of the best characteristics of vintage analog equipment.
Preamplifier
Ultra-low noise transformer input section with digitally controlled stepped gain, immune to the wear typical of potentiometers and switches. A "Bad!" LED signals circuit overload.
CompSat
- Saturator: multi-stage soft-clipping circuit: at low levels, the signal is saturated by a triode; at higher levels, a second circuit flattens the peaks.
- Compressor: based on the Distressor, with a longer attack; ratios of 2:1, 4:1, 8:1, and Nuke.
- Emphasis: a two-stage circuit that emphasizes high frequencies before the CompSat and rebalances them afterward, improving the signal-to-noise ratio just like in tape recorders.
Technical specifications
- Frequency response: 3 Hz – 200 kHz (without CompSat); CompSat 3 Hz – 150 kHz; optional transformer output 6 Hz – 80 kHz
- Signal-to-noise: 130 dB at 40 dB of gain; maximum output +28 dBu
- Distortion: from 0.0006% to 15%
- I/O: transformer input, active and transformer outputs
- Impedance: input > 600 Ohm, output < 38 Ohm, instrument input 332 kOhm
- Attack: 0.9 – 100 ms; Release: 0.05 – 0.5 s
- Power consumption: 15 W max
- Chassis: metal, 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.