Elysia xmax

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Elysia xmax

Elysia

xmax

4.4 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 610371
Brand: Elysia
Model: xmax
Price: $1,912.90

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The Elysia xmax is a seriously impressive piece of kit. It’s a transparent, incredibly flexible master bus processor that lets you sculpt your sound with surgical precision, especially when dealing with complex mixes needing serious glue. This is a tool for experienced engineers and mastering specialists seeking ultimate control and sonic polish.

Product Description

  • Elysia xmax
  • Class-A Stereo Master Bus Processor for Mixing and Mastering
  • Multiband compressor with low
  • mid and sidebands
  • Soft clipper
  • Variable crossover frequency between low and mid band
  • Global release control for the compression behaviour of all bands
  • VariLink function for linking low
  • mid and sidebands
  • Analogue display for signal
  • clip
  • compression of the individual bands and soft clipper
  • ‘Punch’ function for more powerful compression
  • Sideband mono-maker (lowmo) for a centred low-end area
  • Tone control for shelving equaliser
  • Format: 19" / 1 U
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 483 x 44.45 x 232 mm
  • Weight: 1.76 kg
PROS
  • • Exceptional transparency and dynamic control across the stereo field.
  • • The VariLink system provides unparalleled flexibility in multiband shaping.
  • • Analog display offers precise visual feedback on compression behavior.
  • • Build quality is superb; feels robust and built to last for decades.
CONS
  • • The complexity of the controls can be overwhelming for less experienced users.
  • • Its high-end price point makes it a significant investment.
  • • While versatile, it's primarily suited for mastering and high-end mixing.

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Key Features

Type Stereo Multiband Compressor/Soft Clipper
Channels 2 (Stereo)
Controls Low, Mid, Sideband Compression, Soft Clipping, Global Release, Crossover Frequency, Tone Control, LowMo, Punch
Connections 19" Rack, XLR, TRS, Balanced I/O
Metering Analog VU Meters (Signal, Clip, Compression per band, Soft Clipper)
Weight 1.76 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a subtle shelving EQ, excellent for broad tonal shaping, but lacks the precision of a parametric EQ for targeted adjustments.
It's more than a simple boost; it emphasizes low-mid frequencies and tightens the transient response for a more impactful sound.
The xmax offers a more analog-inspired character and a more intuitive workflow, while the bx_digital V3 provides more surgical control and digital precision.

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