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Versatile Frequency Shaping
The Gainlab Audio Empress allows for meticulous sound sculpting with three bands per channel, featuring shelf or bell curves and separate boost/cut controls for creating resonant shelves.
KEY FEATURES
The Gainlab Audio Empress is dual-channel tube passive EQ taking the original concept of the venerable Pultec EQP-1A but update for the modern requirements
The Gainlab Audio Empress features three bands on each channel. Both low and high frequencies can be set to shelf or bell and have separate controls for boost and cut to create a resonant shelf. Low boost and high-cut shifts, switches move the mid-frequency of the boost and cut relative to each other. The Mid-frequency offers a wide range of frequencies between 200Hz to 7kHz and can be either used in boost or cut mode.
The Empress uses a tube amplifier stage using Military-grade vacuum tubes which can be pushed for more colouration thanks to the Tube Boost switch to add further colouration.
The Gainlab Empress is extremely versatile and can be used for recording, mixing and even mastering applications. Each control uses stepped attenuators for precise settings and easy recall every time.
Specifications
- INPUT: 2 x Balanced XLR
- OUTPUT: 2 x Balanced XLR
- Max. Input: +23dBu
- input impedance: >10Kohm
- input impedance: >10Kohm
- Frequency response: 20Hz-20Khz +/- 2dB
- Size: 483x280x89
- Weight: 5.6Kg
- Mains: 230V AC (EU), 110V AC (US)
- Max. Output: >23dBu
- Output impedance: <65ohm
- THD+N (0dBu): <0.08%
- Noise floor: <-60dBu, SNR: 88dB
Use your Gainlab Audio equipment with Session Recall software!
Gainlab Audio adds a free device definition code for each of their products.
Session Recall is an application designed to save the settings of analog devices without memories. It will allow you to save complete configurations of one or more devices into sessions that you can recall at any time. Whether you are a musician, a composer, or an audio engineer, Session Recall will flawlessly integrate into your workflow and will save your precious time.
- UK over £99 FREE
- UK under £99 £10
- EU £36
- Rest of World £80
Large/Heavy items: Extra charges may apply (e.g., consoles, large monitors). We’ll contact you before processing if so.
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This item, like everything we supply, comes with the complete support of our expert team. Our excellent technicians have been specifying, building and supporting studios for over twenty years. If you have any problems with installation, setup or everyday use, they’re never more than a click away, and always happy to help.
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KEY BENEFITS
Enhanced Tube Coloration
Equipped with Military-grade vacuum tubes, the Empress includes a Tube Boost switch, enabling users to intensify the audio coloration for richer, more vibrant output.
Precision Control with Recall
Featuring stepped attenuators for precise adjustment and compatibility with Session Recall software, the Empress ensures easy setting replication and efficient workflow integration for audio professionals.
PRODUCT VIDEOS
“…The Empress is another great-sounding piece of hardware from Gainlab Audio. It has been nicely designed and put together beautifully, using high-quality components...”