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The karacter 500 sound-shaper and saturation qube from elysia is a badass audio processor that gives you a wide variety of distortion and shaping capabilities. From great filter to tube-inspired distortion and mastering-grade saturation. Now you can have the karacter in a lightweight format.


The karacter 500 is a box full of vibrant colors. It covers a complete spectrum including mastering-grade saturation, tube-inspired distortion and glorious destruction. Gone are the days when only racks full of outboard gear could achieve these elusive and highly desirable styles of tonal coloration.


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 qube 500 Series Saturation and Distortion Module with Desktop

$1,199.00Price
  • Mastering Grade Saturation

    Tube Inspired Distortion

    Glorious Destruction

    Color Filter

    Integrated Mid/Side Matrix

    Dual Mono and Stereo Link Function

    Stepped Controls

  • Frequency response

    100% Dry:

    100% Wet:

    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 level

    Input: +21 dBu, Output: +21 dBu

    Impedance

    - Input: 10 kOhm, Output: 68 Ohm

    Power consumption

    - Total: 210 mA, Per slot: 105 mA

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