xfilter 500
Welcome to filter wonderland! Thank you very much for purchasing the xfilter 500 – one of the quite few true linked stereo EQs in the market. The xfilter 500 gives you the expensive sound of an all class-A equalizer in a surprisingly affordable package, with a precise stereo image based on computer-selected, stepped potentiometers and low tolerance film capacitors. This EQ is serious about flexibility.
Compatibility The xfilter 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 210 milliamperes (105 mA per slot) at +/- 16 volts DC. This is actually more than some other 500 series modules consume as a result of the class-A design of the audio path of the xfilter 500.
Controls Gain (Low Shelf) Boosts or cuts the low frequency range » p. 8 Frequency (Low Shelf) Sets the frequency for the low shelf filter » p. 8 Gain (Low Mid) Boosts or cuts the low mid frequency range » p. 10 Frequency (Low Mid) Sets the center frequency for the low mid peak filter » p. 10 Gain (High Mid) Boosts or cuts the high mid frequency range » p.
Frequency (High Mid) Sets the center frequency for the high mid peak filter » p. 11 Gain (High Shelf) Boosts or cuts the high frequency range » p. 9 Frequency (High Shelf) Sets the frequency for the high shelf filter » p. 9 Passive Massage Activates a special passive LC filter network (LED on) or deactivates this additional fixed band (LED off ) » p. 7 Low Cut Switches the low shelf filter (LED off ) into a low cut filter with resonance (LED on) » p.
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 input and output 1 or 2 – both will work identically. Stereo operation: Connect both inputs and outputs 1 and 2 – the choice which channel is left and which is right is up to you.
Passive Massage Mmm... The beautiful sheen a passive EQ adds on top of everything. We all love it, we all need it! Well, here is the good news: In addition to its four flexible active bands, the xfilter 500 features a switchable fixed LC filter for polishing the high frequency range. The filter mainly consists of a capacitor and a coil per channel, but unlike the standard shelving designs, it has a slight resonance peak at 12 kHz and starts to fall off at 17 kHz.
Low Shelf Low Cut 8
High Shelf High Cut 9
Low Mid (Wide Q) Low Mid (Narrow Q) 10
High Mid (Wide Q) High Mid (Narrow Q) 11
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 (A-weighted): 0.0018 % 0.
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 xfilter 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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