Empirical Labs EL-500 - Manual

Warranty and Factory Service
This Empirical Labs Inc. product is covered by a limited warranty covering full parts and labor
for 3 years from the purchase date. The warranty is only effective if the owner has returned his or her
warranty card. See warranty card for further details.
Should problems arise, call Empirical Labs at 973 541 9447 or contact us from our website
below, to obtain an RA number (Return Authorization). Pack the unit up well 1 , with a note explaining
the problem and return to Empirical Labs for repair. Include your name, address, phone number,
and the date of purchase, and RA number. Send the unit with freight prepaid to the address below:
Empirical Labs (Repairs)
41 N. Beverwyck Rd.
Lake Hiawatha, NJ. 07034
We can also be reached on the Web at www.empiricallabs.com by selecting “CONTACT” and then
“Techsupport” to email repair requests or information to Empirical Labs. The repaired unit will be
returned to you via UPS Ground.
1) Pack the unit in original carton if possible. Otherwise, pack with bubble wrap and /or foam
in a thick corrugated box. Shipping people are absolutely brutal to large packages and
you must take every precaution against constant dropping, throwing, and crushing. We
are not liable for products damaged during shipping.
Other Empirical Labs Products:
1) Distressor EL8 - Classic Knee Compressor. Used on thousands of major records!
2) Distressor EL8X - The original Distressor on Steroids.
3) Fatso Jr – Two channels of Full Analog Tape Simulation and Classic Compression.
4) Lil FrEQ – An EQ with 8 Sections of unparalleled tonal contouring and De-Esser built in.
5) DerrEsser – API500 module for fixing high frequency problems.
6) Mike-E – Deep Super high performance Mic Preamp with saturation and compression.
7) DocDerr – Tone Doctor in an API 500 format module, with EQ and great compression.
Vist our website for other product info at EmpiricalLabs.com !
Technology for the Artist
Horizontal Rack for API500 Modules
Features:
o Unique Flush Mount system for durability & looks.
o Super Quiet ± 16Volt Supplies. Perhaps quietest available.
o More than 280mA available on both supplies.
o 48 volt Phantom supply. 35 mA of current.
o Link Switch to Stereo Link two Compressors.
o Built in “Inst In” (Instrument In) for high impedance inputs built
into front panel. Direct box built right in!
o “Inst In” THD is less than .0006%.
o A performing musician can use the INST IN combined with his
favorite modules, using the super quality preamp on this front
panel jack.
o Auto-Sense on “Inst In” jack
o XLR & Phone Plug Inputs and Outputs. A total of 9 input and
output connectors.
o Front panel Link Switch for Stereo linking dynamic devices such
as compressors/limiters/gates.
o Power Consumption – 14 Watts max. 9 Watts Typical with
modules installed.
Empirical Labs -
Technology for the Artist
Empirical
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INST.
IN
(Auto Sense)
(Hi-Z)
(-16V) (+16V)
API 500 Series Rack