Empirical Labs

Founded by Dave Derr in 1988, Empirical Labs is an American manufacturer of exceptional analog audio equipment, best known for its legendary Distressor compressor. Combining innovative circuit design with a distinctive approach to dynamics processing, the company has earned a reputation for outstanding sound quality, versatility, and rock-solid reliability. Empirical Labs equipment has become a staple in professional recording studios worldwide.

Empirical Labs EL7x Fatso Tape Simulator/Optimizer
Price$2,449.00
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor Compressor/Limiter
Price$1,549.00
Empirical Labs EL8-S Distressor Compressor/Limiter Pair
Price$3,049.00
Empirical Labs EL8X Distressor Compressor/Limiter
Price$1,799.00
Empirical Labs EL8X-S Distressor Compressor/Limiter Pair
Price$3,499.00
Limited Edition

Empirical Labs EL8-XXX Distressor
Price$1,996.00
Empirical Labs EL-9 Mike-e Microphone Preamp and Compressor/Saturator
Price$1,699.00
Empirical Labs ELDS DerrEsser
Price$475.00
Empirical Labs ELDS-H DerrEsser
Price$475.00
Empirical Labs EL-FTC FATSO Threshold Controller
Price$179.00
EMPIRICAL LABS ELRX-H DocDerr (Horizontal Version)
Price$889.00
Empirical Labs ELRX-V DocDerr
Price$889.00
Empirical Labs Lil FrEQ
Price$2,499.00
Empirical Labs Pump-H 500 Series Classic Knee Compressor
Price$699.00
Empirical Labs Pump 500 Series Classic Knee Compressor
Price$699.00
Empirical Labs Pump Compressors with Powergrid Duo Horizontal Chassis
Price$1,669.00
Empirical Labs Pump Compressors with Powergrid Duo Vertical Chassis
Price$1,669.00