nvelope 500
Welcome to the world of impulse shaping! The nvelope 500 is capable of making subtle or drastic changes to a sound by providing control over its attack and sustain characteristics. This is very useful for reshaping individual tones, and is a wonderful tool in any mixing situation as well.
Compatibility The nvelope 500 module requires installation into an API 500 series compatible rack frame (not included). It needs the power supply and the audio connectors provided by this frame, and cannot be used for its intended purpose by itself. The current consumption is 200 milliamperes (100 mA per slot) at +/- 16 volts DC. This is actually more than some other 500 series modules consume as a result of the discrete class-A design of the nvelope 500’s audio path.
Controls Attack • Full Range & Dual Band Mode: Raises or reduces the attack of a signal • EQ Mode: Boosts or cuts the high frequency range Frequency Attack (Freq A) • Full Range Mode: Changes the response behavior for attack processing • Dual Band Mode: Sets the start frequency for attack processing • EQ Mode: Sets the frequency of the high shelf filter 4
Sustain • Full Range & Dual Band Mode: Raises or reduces the sustain of a signal • EQ Mode: Boosts or cuts the low frequency range Frequency Sustain (Freq S) • Full Range Mode: No function in this mode • Dual Band Mode: Sets the end frequency for sustain processing • EQ Mode: Sets the frequency of the low shelf filter Auto Gain Reduces level peaks in Full Range mode Full Range Switches from Dual Band to Full Range operation EQ Mode Switches from envelope processing to EQ function On (Left/
Connectors Audio outputs (+4 dBu) Pin assignment balanced: 1 ground 2 hot (+) 3 ground Pin assignment unbalanced: 1 ground 2 hot (+) 3 idle Audio inputs (+4 dBu) Pin assignment balanced: 1 ground 2 hot (+) 3 cold (-) Pin assignment unbalanced: 1 ground 2 hot (+) 3 ground Mono operation: Connect either one or both of the input and output pairs 1 and 2 for single or dual mono channel use.
The Magic The nvelope 500 is a dynamics processor that can change the character of a sound by altering its impulse structure. It gives you direct control over the envelope of a signal by shaping its attack and sustain intensity. More specifically, a drum set (or individual drums) can be made to sound more aggressive and punchy by accenting the attack, or tones that are already overly aggressive can easily be tamed.
Linked Full Range Unlinked Full Range Full Range Mode In Full Range mode, you can increase or reduce the attack and sustain intensity of a signal quickly and efficiently. Just turn the two controllers to the right for more accent, or to the left for more smoothing. Like a compressor (and unlike in Dual Band mode), you can use the Freq A controller to reduce the influence of low frequencies on the attack processing, so higher frequency = less bass influence.
Linked Dual Band Unlinked Dual Band Dual Band Mode Dual Band mode functions basically the same as Full Range, but it gives you more tweakability by assigning the attack and sustain controls to individual frequency selectors. The Freq A controller now sets the start frequency for attack processing, while the Freq S controller determines the end frequency for sustain processing. The function of the Attack and Sustain controllers remain the same as in Full Range mode.
Linked EQ Unlinked EQ EQ Mode In EQ mode, the nvelope 500 becomes a two band equalizer with a high/low shelf characteristic, and even here the channel link for processing stereo material can be activated. Freq A now sets the frequency of the high shelf filter, while Attack determines the amount of cut (turn left) or boost (turn right) in this band. Similarly, Freq S sets the frequency of the low shelf filter and Sustain determines the amount of cut or boost.
Dual Band (L) & Full Range (R) EQ (L) & Dual Band (R) Mixed Mode When the nvelope 500 is not in Stereo Link mode, the two individual channels can be used as different processors simultaneously. For example, you can shape one signal in Dual Band mode in channel L and a completely different signal in Full Range mode in channel R. Or, you can connect the output of channel L to the input of channel R, and then process the frequency response with the EQ first, followed by some nice Dual Band impulse shaping...
Technical Details Frequency response: <10 Hz - 400 kHz (-3.0 dB) THD+N @ 0 dBu, 20 Hz - 22 kHz: THD+N @ +10 dBu, 20 Hz - 22 kHz: Noise floor, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Full Range, EQ): Noise floor, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Dual Band): (A-weighted) 0.006 % 0.01 % -90.0 dBu -87.
Precautions CAUTION: Electricity • Make sure to operate your API 500 series compatible rack at the specific mains voltage of your country. • Replace rack frame fuse with the same type and value only. • Your rack frame must be connected to ground. • Do not use a damaged power cord. • Never place containers with liquid on the rack. • Do not expose this device to rain or moisture. • Do not use this device near water. • Refer service to qualified service staff only.
Warranty Info The nvelope 500 is covered by a limited warranty for a period of 2 years against defects in parts and labor from the date of purchase. Natural wear is not covered by this warranty. Repairs or replacements will not extend the warranty period. The warranty is given to the original purchaser only and is not transferable. elysia will only give warranty on products purchased through authorized elysia dealers.
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