Discrete Class-A stereo saturator in a 500 Series format
The karacter 500 is a box full of vibrant colors. It covers a complete spectrum including mastering-grade saturation, tube-inspired distortion and glorious destruction. Gone are the days when only racks full of outboard gear could achieve these elusive and highly desirable styles of tonal coloration...
This all-in-one solution offers two separate channels which can be set up for dual mono, linked stereo or linked and unlinked M/S operation. Integrated mix stages for parallel signal processing and the unique Color Control add to its remarkable flexibility.
The entire unit is designed with discrete class-A topology, so even the most lo-fi sounds will benefit from the karacter's high-end touch. Enhance your tracks or decimate eve- rything - It's a matter of karacter.
Caractéristiques
100% Class-A Topology
Expensive boutique sound made affordable.
Mastering-Grade Saturation
Gentle THD generation with a soft characteristic.
Tube-Inspired Distortion
Wide ranges of asymmetrical low noise clipping.
Glorious Destruction
Turbo Boost for massive sonic mayhem.
Color Filter
Harmonics-frequency relation tweaks.
Dual Mono/Stereo Link/Mid Side
Signal matrix for maximum flexibility.
Stepped Controllers
Fast and easy recall guaranteed.
Made in Germany
Build quality without compromise.
Spécifications
Frequency response
100 % Dry < 10 Hz - 400 kHz (-3 dB)
100 % Wet < 10 Hz - 27 kHz (-3 dB)
THD+N (100 % Dry)
@ 0 dBu 0.013 %
@ +10 dBu 0.024 %
THD+N (100 % Wet in Saturation Mode)
@ 0 dBu Min Drive 0.47 %
@ 0 dBu Max Drive 35.1 %
Noise floor 20 Hz - 20 kHz (A-weighted)
100% Dry -91 dBu
100% Wet (depending on Drive and Gain) -81 to -91 dBu
Dynamic range 20 Hz - 22 kHz: 112 dB Maximum input level: +21 dBu Maximum output level: +21 dBu Input impedance: 10 kOhm Output impedance: 68 Ohm
