Elysia karacter 500

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Elysia karacter 500

Elysia

karacter 500

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 374892
Brand: Elysia
Model: karacter 500
Price: $900.90

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The Elysia karacter 500 is a beautifully voiced saturator that adds a tube-like warmth and character without sounding cheesy. It’s perfect for mastering engineers or anyone wanting to subtly glue a stereo mix or add some serious grit. The discrete design really shines when you need a touch of analog magic.

Product Description

  • Elysia karacter 500
  • Stereo saturator
  • 100% discrete class-A topology
  • Dual mono / stereo link
  • Integrated M / S-matrix
  • Mastering-grade saturation
  • Tube-inspired distortion
  • Glorious destruction
  • Unique colour filter
  • Increment marked potentiometers
  • Continuous ground shielding
  • Frequency range: < 10 Hz - 27 kHz (-3.0 dB)
  • Noise floor: (20 Hz - 20 kHz) -81 to -91 dBu
  • Dynamic range: 20 Hz - 22 kHz
  • 112 dB
  • Maximum level input / output: +21 dBu
  • Input impedance: 10 kOhm
  • Output impedance: 68 Ohm
  • Incl. in order: karacter 500 module without frame
  • Design: API series 500 format
PROS
  • • Discrete Class-A topology delivers exceptionally warm, musical saturation.
  • • M/S matrix provides unique stereo shaping and tonal control.
  • • Color filter offers subtle to aggressive harmonic enhancement options.
  • • Robust build quality with continuous ground shielding minimizes noise and interference.
CONS
  • • Price point places it in the premium-priced 500 series component category.
  • • Limited versatility compared to more flexible multi-effect processors.
  • • Discrete Class-A design can generate noticeable heat during extended use.

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Key Features

Module Type Stereo Saturator
Channels Stereo (Dual Mono)
Controls Increment Marked Potentiometers, Color Filter, M/S Matrix
Compatible Format API Series 500
Weight Approximately 1.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Color filter imparts harmonic distortion rather than frequency adjustments, adding warmth and perceived loudness in a unique way.
Yes, it allows for independent processing of the mid and side channels, enabling precise stereo imaging and tonal balance adjustments.
Elysia has engineered the circuit to minimize latency, but there may be a negligible amount depending on your monitoring setup.

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