The Elysia nvelope qube brings the legendary nvelope transient shaper into a compact, portable desktop enclosure, designed for project studios, mobile setups and on‑the‑go sound design. Housed in Elysia’s rugged qube chassis with an integrated high‑quality power supply, the unit maintains the same discrete Class‑A analog signal path as its 19" and 500 versions, but fits neatly on a desk, in a rack, or in a travel case.
At its core, the nvelope qube is an envelope‑based transient processor that lets you independently control Attack and Sustain to reshape the punch and decay of any sound. In Full Range mode, the shaper acts on the entire frequency spectrum, ideal for drums, loops and full‑mix transient enhancement. Dual Band mode enables frequency‑selective shaping, with separate frequencies for Attack and Sustain, giving you surgical control over which parts of the spectrum feel tighter or more vibrant.
Additional modes expand its versatility:
EQ mode, where the dynamics section can be bypassed and the unit acts as a smooth two‑band shelving EQ.
Mixed mode, combining the classic transient topology with EQ‑like character for creative shaping.
The unit supports dual mono and stereo‑linked operation, with Auto Gain to compensate for level changes, ensuring that perceived loudness stays consistent while you sculpt the envelope. High headroom, low noise and precise potentiometers guarantee repeatable, stable settings across sessions.
For engineers, producers and mobile mastering engineers seeking a portable, Class‑A stereo transient shaper with Attack/Sustain control, Full Range / Dual Band / EQ / Mixed modes and dual mono / stereo‑link, the Elysia nvelope qube is a compact powerhouse for analog transient shaping wherever you work.
Elysia nvelope qube – Portable Analog Stereo Transient Shaper in Desktop Format
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Device type: Portable analog stereo transient shaper in desktop enclosure
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Hardware type: Transient designer, VCA, 2 channels
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Topology: Discrete Class‑A circuit
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Operating modes:
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Full Range mode – classic transient shaping across full spectrum
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Dual Band mode – frequency‑selective shaping with separate Freq A/Freq S
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EQ mode – two‑band shelving EQ (high and low shelves)
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Mixed mode – different processing per channel in dual mono
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Channel operation:
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Dual Mono
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Stereo Link
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Auto Gain: Yes, automatic level compensation
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Potentiometers: Stepped (rasterized) for precise recall
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Frequency range: typically < 10 Hz – 400 kHz (‑3 dB)
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Noise (A‑weighted): around ‑90 dBu (Full Range / EQ) and ‑87 dBu (Dual Band), 20 Hz – 20 kHz
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Dynamic range: approx. 112 dB (20 Hz – 22 kHz)
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Maximum input level: approx. +21 dBu
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Maximum output level: approx. +21 dBu
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Input impedance: approx. 10 kΩ, balanced
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Output impedance: approx. 68 Ω, balanced
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Line inputs: balanced XLR and/or 6.35 mm TRS depending on wiring of qube
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Line outputs: balanced XLR and/or 6.35 mm TRS
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Format: qube desktop enclosure (two 500‑series slots powered and wired)
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Power: Integrated power supply for the 500 modules inside qube
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Made in: Germany
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