Elysia xmax 500

dynamic. transparent. exciting.

xmax 500 encodes an incoming stereo signal into Mid and Side, and further splits the Mid signal into Low and Mid bands, giving you three independent compressors in a single 500 Series module. A fixed 10 ms attack preserves natural transients, with Auto Fast automatically shortening attack time when gain reduction exceeds 8 dB.

An adjustable crossover between the low and mid bands, a VariLink function for blending independent-band to fully-linked compressor behavior, and a Tone control for adding air round out the dynamics. A Soft Clip Limiter derived from the alpha compressor drives the signal harder without clipping downstream A/D converters.

xmax 500 Features & Specs

• Masterbus processor with internal Mid/Side multiband compression, 500 Series format
• Three independent compressors: low, mid and side band
• Adjustable crossover frequency between low and mid band (40-470 Hz)
• VariLink: from unlinked to fully linked band thresholds
• Global Release control with Auto Fast on strong gain reduction
• Punch Mode: switchable 1:1.45 / 1:2.55 compression ratio
• Tone control: high-shelf filter, -8 to +8 dB
• Soft Clip Limiter derived from the alpha compressor
• Frequency response: <10 Hz - 180 kHz (-3 dB)
• Dynamic range: 112 dB
• Power consumption: 205 mA

DOCUMENTATION:

• 500/qube Series Manual
• Recall Sheet 500/qube Series