Detail 01
External sidechain insert
Allows an external connection in the pedal's sidechain path.
Product detailSKU #1500000380185
Empress EffectsCompressor Mkii Silver Sparkle
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Empress Effects' Compressor MkII brings studio-style compression controls to a pedalboard format. Input and gain-reduction meters let you monitor the signal and the amount of compression, while separate attack and release controls shape its timing. The mix control supports parallel compression, and the external sidechain insert expands routing options. A tilt EQ and selectable high-pass filter in the detector circuit provide further control over how the compressor responds. It connects through 1/4-inch input and output jacks and uses 9V DC, negative tip power.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Pedalboard setups needing visible input and gain-reduction metering during signal adjustment.
- Players who want separate attack, release, mix and sidechain controls in one compressor.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Mix control
Lets you use parallel compression.
Detail 03
Selectable sidechain high-pass filter
Changes the filter used in the compressor's detection circuit.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Requires 9V DC power with a negative-tip 2.1 mm barrel connector.
- 02It uses 1/4-inch jacks for both input and output.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it display gain reduction?
Yes. The Compressor MkII includes gain-reduction metering as well as input metering.
02Does it offer parallel compression?
Yes. Its mix control is provided for parallel compression.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response 3db
- 20Hz - 20kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Height Including Controls
- 2.5 inch
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
- Enclosure Material
- Die Cast Aluminum
7 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 1M
- Output Impedance
- 2.2k
- Power Consumption
- ~ 100mA
- Power Input Voltage
- 9V DC (Negative tip)
- Output Connector
- 1/4 inch Jack
- Input Connector
- 1/4 inch Jack
- Power Input Connector
- 2.1mm barrel connector (Negative tip)
5 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 2.6 inch x 2.52 inch x 4.8 inch
- Length
- 4.8 inch
- Weight
- 1
- Height Enclosure Only
- 1.5 inch
- Width
- 2.6 inch
2 detailsOther
- Noise
- -101dB
- Distortion
- less than 0.1%
