Empress Effects Bass Compressor Silver Spk

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Empress Effects Bass Compressor Silver Spk

Empress Effects

Bass Compressor Silver Spk

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 509247
Model: Bass Compressor Silver Spk
Price: $306.90

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The Empress Silver Spk is a remarkably clean and precise bass compressor. It's fantastic for players who want to control dynamics without sacrificing their bass’s unique tone – think session players, funk bassists, or anyone wanting a polished, professional sound. The SC HP is a real game-changer for taming unruly low frequencies.

Product Description

  • Empress Effects Bass Compressor Silver Spk
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
  • Compressor
  • Controls: Input
  • Output
  • Attack
  • Release
  • SC HP
  • Switch: Ratio
  • Tone + Color
  • LED: Status
  • Input
  • Gain Reduction
  • Footswitch: Effect bypass
  • Input: 6.3 mm jack
  • Output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Send / Return: 3.5 mm jack plug
  • Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
  • negative polarity inside
  • Power consumption: 100 mA
  • Power supply via 9 - 18 V DC mains adapter (suitable power supply unit: Art.#409939# - not included in delivery)
  • True bypass
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 66 x 122 x 64 mm
  • Weight: 454 g
  • Colour: Silver Sparkle

*Note:* Battery operation is not supported

PROS
  • • Exceptional transparency and dynamic range preservation, maintaining bass character.
  • • SC HP (Sub-Bass High Pass) cleans up low-end mud effectively.
  • • The Attack and Release controls offer nuanced shaping of compression.
  • • Solid, compact build quality; the Silver Sparkle finish is genuinely striking.
CONS
  • • Limited power options; requires a dedicated, often expensive, external power supply.
  • • The 3.5mm send/return jacks feel a bit flimsy for frequent use.
  • • Mix control can be subtle, requiring careful tweaking for noticeable blending.

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Key Features

Compressor Type Optical with digital control
Controls Input, Output, Attack, Release, Mix, SC HP, Ratio, Tone + Color
Blend/Mix Parallel blend with adjustable mix depth
Bypass Type True bypass
Power Supply 9-18V DC barrel connector (5.5 x 2.1mm, negative polarity)
Dimensions 66 x 122 x 64 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

It gently filters out muddiness below a user-adjustable frequency, resulting in a tighter, more defined low-end without sacrificing fundamental frequencies.
While it handles higher gain, its strength lies in transparency. It's less about adding character and more about controlling existing dynamics, so it’s best suited for cleaner to moderately driven tones.
It allows you to integrate the compressor into more complex signal chains, letting you process the compressed signal separately, offering additional flexibility for effects or routing.

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