Elysia karacter 500

€ 785,00 inc. 21% VAT

Class-A Saturator/Distortion in 500 series format

karacter 500

The Analog Saturator Module

Music is Art. Paint your Tones.

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.

Mastering-Grade Saturation
Tube Inspired Distortion
Glorious Destruction
Color Filter
Integrated M/S Matrix
Dual Mono/Stereo Link
Stepped Controllers
Ground Layer Shield
Discrete Class-A Topology

Technical Data

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 level
Input: +21 dBu
Output: +21 dBu

Impedance
Input: 10 kOhm
Output: 68 Ohm

Power consumption
Total: 210 mA
Per slot: 105 mA