Elysia karacter 500 2-Channel 500 Series Saturator Module 2010s - Blue

Up for sale is an Elysia Karacter 500, the ultimate double-slot 500-series tone monster. Whether you need gentle mastering-grade harmonic warmth to glue a mix bus, fat tube-like drive, or full-on destructive grit for drums, synths, and vocals, this unit does it all with 100% Discrete Class-A analog quality. Used in a smoke-free home studio, fully functional, and in excellent cosmetic condition. Key Features & Technical Specs: - Mastering-Grade Circuitry: Features stepped recallable knobs, discrete Class-A topology, Mid/Side processing, and parallel wet/dry blending—designed to handle everything from subtle mix-bus mastering glue to full-on harmonic distortion. - 100% Discrete Class-A Topology: Premium high-end signal path providing ultra-low noise, huge headroom (+21 dBu), and exceptional audio transparency. - Dual-Slot 500-Series Format: Fits into any standard API 500-series rack enclosure (draws ~210 mA). - 3 Versatile Processing Modes: - Symmetrical Saturation: Gentle THD clipping for adding air, depth, and thickness to full mixes, stems, or individual tracks. - FET Shred / Tube Distortion: Asymmetrical clipping mode for aggressive crunch and tube-style character. - Turbo Boost: Shifts the operating point for extreme harmonic overdrive. - Integrated Mid/Side (M/S) Processing: Process center elements (kick/snare/vocals) separately from side elements (cymbals/guitars) to add stereo width and dimension without muddying the mix. - Dual Mix Controls: Built-in parallel wet/dry blend on both channels for dialing in micro-doses of saturation. - Color Filter Network: Complex high-pass/low-pass filter network integrated directly into the harmonic generation circuit for precise tonal shaping. Industry & User Reviews: "The way it controls dynamics on busses alone makes it worth taking for a demo." — Resident Advisor (Pro Audio Tech Review) "Much of the charm of this device is to be found in the careful balancing of the Drive and Color controls... As things stand, I really can't fault it, and the versatility in terms of channel configurations is a particularly big plus!" — Sound On Sound Magazine "The Mastering unit really can work magic on the MAINS or a Stereo-BUS. Width, subtle harmonic enhancement, and dimension will dazzle the audio stream..." — Reviewer's Revival "This is the perfect tool for distortion and saturation...German Engineering Excellence!" — Sweetwater Verified Customer Review "A total secret weapon for tracking and mixing. You can go from delicate mastering-grade warmth to outright destruction with a tweak of a knob." — Tape Op Magazine Review Location: Local pickup/drop off near Kitchener/Guelph, ON, drop off in the Greater Toronto Area also available; and willing to ship insured at buyer’s expense anywhere in the world if required.