Elysia Karacter 500 - 500 Series Saturation Module

Elysia Karacter 500

The Elysia Karacter 500 is a saturation module used to add colour to your mixes. This is Elysia's all-in-one solution, offering two separate channels which can be set up for dual mono, linked stereo or link and unlinked mono/stereo. Integrated mix stages for parallel signal processing and the unique Color Control add to its remarkable flexibility.

The entire unit is designed with discrete class-A topology, so even the most lo-fi sounds will benefit from the Karacter's high-end touch. Enhance your tracks or decimate everything – It's a matter of Karacter.

Elysia Karacter 500 Features

100% Class-A Topology
Expensive boutique sound made affordable.

Mastering-Grade Saturation
Gentle THD generation with a soft characteristic.

Tube-Inspired Distortion
Wide ranges of asymmetrical low noise clipping.

Glorious Destruction
FTurbo Boost for massive sonic mayhem.

Color Filter
Harmonics-frequency relation tweaks.

Dual Mono/Stereo Link/Mid Side
Signal matrix for maximum flexibility.

Stepped Controllers
Fast and easy recall guaranteed.

Made in Germany
Build quality without compromise.

Specifications

• Frequency response:
• 100 % Dry: <10 Hz - 400 kHz (-3 dB)
• 100 % Wet: <10 Hz - 27 kHz (-3 dB)
• THD+N (100 % Dry):
• @ 0 dBu: 0.013 %
• @ +10 dBu: 0.024 %
• THD+N (100 % Wet in Saturation Mode):
• @ 0 dBu Min Drive: 0.47 %
• @ 0 dBu Max Drive: 35.1 %
• Noise floor: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (A-weighted):
• 100% Dry: -91 dBu
• 100% Wet (depending on Drive and Gain): -81 to -91 dBu
• Dynamic range 20 Hz - 22 kHz: 112 dB
• Maximum input level: +21 dBu
• Maximum output level: +21 dBu
• Input impedance: 10 kOhm
• Output impedance: 68 Ohm