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With its Distressor-inspired design, soft-knee character, and exclusive Attack Modification (AtMod), it delivers powerful, musical compression with precise recall—crafted for professionals and curated by Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeritage design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captures the sonic DNA of Distressor, Arousor, and Mike-E models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEight compression ratios:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose from 2:1 up to 20:1, each with unique knee shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack Modification (AtMod):\u003c\/strong\u003e Preserves transient impact while maintaining control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigitally-stepped attack\/release:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recall fast attack from 200 µs to 40 ms and release from 50 ms up to 500 ms or Opto mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-pass sidechain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switchable 70 Hz filter keeps low-end energy from over-triggering compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft-clip saturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds harmonic warmth inspired by Mike-E\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED metering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real-time gain reduction display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBypass and make-up gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Accurate level control for transparent or colored compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePump (Vertical) provides tight control over dynamics with musical character. Whether adding weight to drums, punch to bass, or refined glue to buss mixes, its flexible controls and AtMod deliver both precision and vibe. The stepping and recall-friendly layout makes it perfect for both studio mixing and live tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Hz – 175 kHz (–3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynamic range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNoise floor:\u003c\/strong\u003e –101 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistortion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.0035%–15% @ 1 kHz depending on mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax input\/output:\u003c\/strong\u003e +22 dBm input, +28.5 dBm output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 µs to 40 ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 ms to 500 ms plus Opto mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-pass filter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 Hz, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressor type:\u003c\/strong\u003e VCA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-slot 500-series module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e ±16 V, ~100 mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmpirical Labs Pump (Vertical) 500-series compressor module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eUse Cases \/ Ideal For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for audio engineers, producers, and mixing professionals who need dynamic punch and warmth. Great for drum busses, vocals, instrument subgroups, and mastering contexts—especially when you need recall-friendly operation and expressive transient shaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for API-style 500-series racks. 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