Xfilter 500 - Mixer Elysia - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Xfilter 500 Elysia

• xlter 5002 Welcome to lter wonderland! Thank you very much for purchasing the xlter 500 – one of the quite few true linked stereo EQs in the market. The xlter 500 gives you the expensive sound of an all class-A equalizer in a surprisingly aordable package, with a precise stereo image based on computer-selected, stepped potenti- ometers and low tolerance lm capacitors. This EQ is serious about exibility. It oers high and low shelf bands which can be switched into high and low cut lters with resonance, two mid peak lters with wide and narrow Q, plus additional passive LC stages with shielded coils for a glorious top end. With its exceptionally open sound, straight transient projec- tion and solid punch, the xlter is the perfect match for your xpressor – or any other piece of delicious outboard gear! Compatibility p. 3
• Installation p. 3
• Controls p. 4
• Connectors p. 6
• Passive Massage p. 7
• Low Shelf/Cut p. 8
• High Shelf/Cut p. 9
• Low Mid p. 10
• High Mid p. 11
• Appendix p. 12
• Deutsches Handbuch p. 16
• Manuel Français Compatibility The xlter 500 module requires installation into an API 500 se- ries compatible rack frame (not included). It needs the power supply and the audio connectors provided by this frame, and cannot be used for its intended purpose by itself. The current consumption is 210 milliamperes (105 mA per slot) at +/- 16 volts DC. This is actually more than some other 500 series modules consume as a result of the class-A design of the audio path of the xlter 500. Most API 500 compatible racks meet this requirement with- out problems, but there might be a limit on how many units can be installed in a single rack. In case of doubt, please check with the manufacturer of your specic rack. Installation Just follow these easy steps to install the xlter 500 module: p. 303

1. Switch your API 500 series compatible rack o and discon-

nect the power cable from mains.

2. Insert the module into two free slots of your rack. Make sure

both PCB connectors match with the rack connectors.

3. Gently push the module in place – do not use any excessive

4. Tighten the front panel with four screws provided by your

5. Connect your XLR audio cables (see page 6 for more info)

and power up your rack. That should do it. Have lots of fun with your xlter 500!4 Controls Gain (Low Shelf) Boosts or cuts the low frequency range » p. 8 Frequency (Low Shelf) Sets the frequency for the low shelf lter » p. 8 Gain (Low Mid) Boosts or cuts the low mid frequency range » p. 10 Frequency (Low Mid) Sets the center frequency for the low mid peak lter » p. 10 Gain (High Mid) Boosts or cuts the high mid frequency range » p. 115 Frequency (High Mid) Sets the center frequency for the high mid peak lter » p. 11 Gain (High Shelf) Boosts or cuts the high frequency range » p. 9 Frequency (High Shelf) Sets the frequency for the high shelf lter » p. 9 Passive Massage Activates a special passive LC lter network (LED on) or deacti- vates this additional xed band (LED o) » p. 7 Low Cut Switches the low shelf lter (LED o) into a low cut lter with resonance (LED on) » p. 8 Narrow Q (High Mid) Changes the Q factor of the high mid lter from a wide curve (LED o) to a narrow curve (LED on) » p. 11 Narrow Q (Low Mid) Changes the Q factor of the low mid lter from a wide curve (LED o) to a narrow curve (LED on) » p. 10 High Cut Switches the high shelf lter (LED o) into a high cut lter with resonance (LED on) » p. 9 Hit It! Activates the xlter 500 (LED on) or deactivates it with a hard- wire bypass (LED o)6 Connectors Audio outputs (+4 dBu) Pin assignment balanced: 1 ground 2 hot (+) 3 ground Pin assignment unbalanced: 1 ground 2 hot (+) 3 idle Audio inputs (+4 dBu) Pin assignment balanced: 1 ground 2 hot (+) 3 cold (-) Pin assignment unbalanced: 1 ground 2 hot (+) 3 ground Mono operation: Connect either input and output 1 or 2 – both will work identically. Stereo operation: Connect both inputs and outputs 1 and 2 – the choice which channel is left and which is right is up to you.7 Passive Massage Mmm... The beautiful sheen a passive EQ adds on top of every- thing. We all love it, we all need it! Well, here is the good news: In addition to its four exible ac- tive bands, the xlter 500 features a switchable xed LC lter for polishing the high frequency range. The lter mainly consists of a capacitor and a coil per channel, but unlike the standard shelving designs, it has a slight reso- nance peak at 12 kHz and starts to fall o at 17 kHz. This way, the saturation-like storage eect of the shielded coil focuses on the area around the peak without pushing the complete high frequency spectrum too much.8 Low Shelf Low Cut9 High Shelf High Cut10 Low Mid (Wide Q) Low Mid (Narrow Q)11 High Mid (Wide Q) High Mid (Narrow Q)12 Technical Details Frequency response: <10 Hz - 400 kHz (-3.0 dB) THD+N @ 0 dBu, 20 Hz - 22 kHz: 0.0018 % THD+N @ +10 dBu, 20 Hz - 22 kHz: 0.005 % Noise oor, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (A-weighted): -98 dBu Dynamic range, 20 Hz - 22 kHz: 120 dB Maximum input level: +21 dBu Maximum output level: +21 dBu Input impedance: 10 kOhm Output impedance: 68 Ohm CE Conformity The conformity of this device to the EU directives is conrmed by the CE mark on the device. This declaration becomes invalid by any unapproved modi- cation of the device. Nettetal, 01.05.2013 - Ruben Tilgner13 Precautions CAUTION: Electricity

• Make sure to operate your API 500 series compatible rack at the specic mains voltage of your country.

• Replace rack frame fuse with the same type and value only.

• Your rack frame must be connected to ground.

• Do not use a damaged power cord.

• Never place containers with liquid on the rack.

• Do not expose this device to rain or moisture.

• Do not use this device near water.

• Refer service to qualied service sta only. CAUTION: Temperature

• Surfaces of the device may become hot during operation.

• Do not install this device near any heat source such as radia- tors, stoves or other heat sources. CAUTION: Connecting & Mounting

• Never connect to the output of a power amplier.

• Do not apply extensive force when installing this device.

• Use the device according to this manual only. CAUTION: Humidity