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Empirical Labs' first compressor in the API 500 format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely low-noise preamp capable of working with line level or instrument level signals, is followed by four sections of EQ combining a two position high pass filter with three parametric bands, each with its own set of carefully tuned frequency presets.  An internal jumper can turn the DocDerr into an unparralled instrument preamp with 16dB of gain, ideal for acoustic guitar, bass, synths, exotic plucked instruments, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe versatile EQ is followed by a unique dynamics section which offers renowned Empirical Labs compression at an unprecedented price, and an extremely musical tape emulation circuit that softens and tames high frequencies and transient spikes.  We believe it’s the best single knob “knee” compression available in this format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TlT_FcycoVY?si=-2Jz2D6R0zXMfv1u\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– 3 Hz to 180 kHz on eq section (-3dB points).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– 120 dB from maximum output (.5%THD soft clipping) to minimum output. 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The PUMP is destined to be a “go-to” processor for the creative audio pro that has a toolbox built around no compromise performance, quality, and value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57842920 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57842920\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4551a504 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4551a504\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting at the top, PUMP includes controls for Input Level with a clip (BAD) indicator. There are 8 selectable compression ratios from 2:1 to 20:1 and everything in between, each with their own unique curve. Independent digitally-stepped knobs provide precise recall of Attack and Release selections – including a soft Opto-Coupler style Release. 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Noise floor with Output on 0 is typically – 101dBu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion – \u003c\/strong\u003ebetween .0035% and 15% at 1KHz, depending on mode and settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eI\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003e Maximum Input before hard clipping – +22dBm, “ Line In” mode. Maximum Output (Mix at 0) – +28.5dBm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003e 120k Ohm, Instrument In Mode, output impedance is less than 75 ohms.  20K input impedance in balanced Line in mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor Time Constants\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cb\u003e–\u003c\/b\u003e Attack: 200µs to 40ms. Release: 50ms to 500ms, plus Opto setting. 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