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
- 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