The Elysia skulpter² 500 is a 2‑channel 500‑Series microphone preamp and channel strip designed for professional recording, voiceover and high‑end vocal applications in modular 500‑racks. Each channel combines a transparent, high‑headroom Class‑A preamp with powerful sound‑shaping tools, making it ideal for singers, announcers, instrument recording and critical source‑processing in compact 500‑slots.
Inside the skulpter² 500, each channel features Elysia’s high‑end skulpter micro‑preamp topology, known for its natural, open sound and excellent dynamic range. The Shape section offers two distinct sonic flavors, letting you enhance body, presence or density directly at the preamp stage, before signals even reach the compressor or DAW. A continuously variable low‑cut filter removes low‑frequency rumble, trims room‑booming and tightens the low end, while preserving the natural character of the source.
An integrated onboard compressor per channel makes it easy to control dynamics and add subtle glue or heavier compression, depending on the tracking approach. The skulpter² 500 is fully compatible with standard API‑500‑racks and designed for high‑resolution workflows, with a clean, low‑noise signal path and robust level handling. With its 2‑channel‑design, SHAPE‑control, variable low cut and compressor in a single 500‑space unit, the Elysia skulpter² 500 is a compact but powerful centerpiece for vocal chains, group mics, and any 500‑based recording setup.
Elysia skulpter² 500 – 2‑Channel 500‑Series Preamp with Shape & Compression
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Device type: Dual‑channel mic/line preamp and channel strip for 500‑series racks
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Format: 500‑series double‑width module (2 channels in one slot space or two adjacent slots, depending on design)
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Channels: 2 (independent)
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Inputs per channel:
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Microphone input (balanced, XLR via rack)
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Line input
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Instrument / Hi‑Z input (typically on front or via rack wiring)
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Preamplifier:
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Based on elysia skulpter preamp topology
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High headroom, low noise, wide frequency response
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Designed for vocals, instruments and voiceover
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Gain:
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Wide gain range to accommodate ribbons, dynamics, condensers and line/instrument sources
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Shape section (per channel):
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Two switchable tonal characters / shape modes
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Designed to emphasize body, presence or density
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Low‑cut filter:
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Continuously variable high‑pass (frequency sweepable)
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Used to remove rumble and control low‑end build‑up
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Compressor (per channel):
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Built‑in dynamics control stage
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Simple control layout for tracking‑friendly compression
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Musically tuned for vocal and instrument recording
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Controls (typical per channel):
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Gain
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Shape amount / character select
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Low‑cut frequency
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Compressor amount / threshold (depending on UI)
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Metering:
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LED indication for level / gain / possibly compression activity
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Power: Supplied by 500‑series rack PSU (standard API‑500 pinout)
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Use cases:
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Vocal recording
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Voiceover / podcast
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Acoustic & electric guitars
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Bass DI and amp miking
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Keys, synths, general instruments
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