nvelope - Processor Elysia - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL nvelope Elysia

WARNING: High Voltage

• Risk of electric shock.
• Do not open chassis.
  Refer service to qualified service staff only.
• Before connecting the device to the main power supply, check if the right voltage is selected.
• Replace fuse with the same type and value only.
• This device must be connected to ground.
• Do not use a damaged power cord.
• Never place containers with liquid, e.g. beverages or a vase, on the unit.
• Do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
• Do not use this device near water, e.g. swimming pool, bathtub or wet basement.

CAUTION: Temperature

• Surfaces of the device may become hot during operation.
• Do not install this device near any heat source such as radiators, stoves or other heat sources.
• Always allow enough ventilation space around the unit for air circulation.
• Do not cover circulation vents.

CAUTION: Connecting & Mounting

• Never connect the output of a power amplifier to this device.
• Place the unit on a rigid board or place it in an appropriate rack.
• Use the device according to this manual only.

CAUTION: Humidity

• If this device is moved from a cold place to a warm room, condensation can occur inside the device. To avoid damaging the unit, please allow it to reach room temperature before switching it on.

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Welcome to the world of impulse shaping!

The navelope is capable of making subtle or drastic changes to a sound by providing control over its attack and sustain characteristics. This is very useful for reshaping individual tones, and is a wonderful tool in any mixing situation as well.

The navelope operates independently of the specific level of a signal, and (unlike with compressors) you do not have to spend a lot of time trying to balance a set of complex controls to quickly get the results you seek.

With its unique Dual Band mode, the navelope gives you enhanced control over processing, and can easily handle complex program material. Its dynamics sections can also be bypassed, allowing it to function as a flexible high/low shelf EQ.

We're sure you'll be happy to know the navelope offers true dual mono or linked stereo operation whether you are using it in Full Range, Dual Band or EQ mode.

Index

Controls 4

Connectors 6

The Magic 7

Full Range Mode. 8

Dual Band Mode 9

EQ Mode 10

Mixed Mode 11

Recall Sheet 12

Technical Details 13

CE Conformity 13

Warranty Info 14

Legal Info. 15

Deutsches Handbuch. 16

Manuel François. 30

Controls

Attack

Full Range & Dual Band Mode: Raises or reduces the attack of a signal
- EQ Mode: Boosts or cuts the high frequency range

2 Frequency Attack (Freq A)

Full Range Mode: Changes the response behavior for attack processing
- Dual Band Mode: Sets the start frequency for attack processing
- EQ Mode: Sets the frequency of the high shelf filter

Sustain

Full Range & Dual Band Mode: Raises or reduces the sustain of a signal
- EQ Mode: Boosts or cuts the low frequency range

4 Frequency Sustain (Freq S)

Full Range Mode: No function in this mode
- Dual Band Mode: Sets the end frequency for sustain processing
- EQ Mode: Sets the frequency of the low shelf filter

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5 On (Left/Right)

Activates a channel or switches to hardwire bypass

EQ Mode

Switches from envelope processing to EQ function

7 Full Range

Switches from Dual Band to Full Range operation

Stereo Link

Links both channels for processing stereo sources

(Left controllers and switches become master for both channels)

Auto Gain

Reduces level peaks in Full Range mode

Connectors

① Audio inputs (XLR and 1/4'' phone jack)
2 Audio outputs (XLR and 1 / 4'' phone jack)
3 Additional audio outputs (1 / 4^ phone jack)
4 Mains connector/power switch/fuse holder
5 Voltage selector

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.

Inputs (+4dBu)

XLR balanced:

Pin 1: ground

Pin 2: hot (+)

Pin 3: cold (-)

XLR unbalanced:

Pin 1: ground

Pin 2: hot (+)

Pin 3: ground

Jack balanced:

Sleeve: ground

Tip: hot (+)

Ring: cold (-)

Jack unbalanced:

Sleeve: ground

Tip: hot (+)

Ring: ground

Outputs (+4dBu)

XLR balanced:

Pin 1: ground

Pin 2: hot (+)

Pin 3: ground

XLR unbalanced:

Pin 1: ground

Pin 2: hot (+)

Pin 3: idle

Jack balanced:

Sleeve: ground

Tip: hot (+)

Ring: ground

Jack unbalanced:

Sleeve: ground

Tip: hot (+)

Ring: idle

Fuses (2 pieces)

230V operation: 100mA slo-blo

115V operation: 200mA slo-blo

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The Magic

The navelope is a dynamics processor that can change the character of a sound by altering its impulse structure. It gives you direct control over the envelope of a signal by shaping its attack

and sustain intensity.

More specifically, a drum set (or individual drums) can be made to sound more aggressive and punchy by accenting the attack, or tones that are already overly aggressive can easily be tamed.

Other useful applications would be on picked or slapped bass, edgy guitar or any kind of piano recording. Generally speaking, the navelope works optimally on audio signals with a significant/percussive attack structure.

As a balance to the attack shaping, the sustain parameters offer control over room sound and space. An instrument or a reverb tail can sound tighter by reducing its sustain, or can gain more depth/make a signal sound longer by increasing it.

The navelope is a great tool for shaping individual signals, but it can be an indispensable resource in mixing situations as well, as it effortlessly helps you to bring a sound to the front with more attack and less sustain... or blends it gently into the background by reducing its attack and increasing its sustain.

A unique feature of the navelope is the enhanced tweakability offered in Dual Band mode. Individual frequency controls for attack and sustain yield excellent processing results without unwanted artifacts, even when utilized on complex material like a summing bus.

Full Range Mode

In Full Range mode, you can increase or reduce the attack and sustain intensity of a signal quickly and efficiently. Just turn the two controllers to the right for more accent, or to the left for

more smoothing.

Like a compressor (and unlike in Dual Band mode), you can use the Freq A controller to reduce the influence of low frequencies on the attack processing, so higher frequency = less bass influence.

Should you notice clipping/distortion or big jumps in level caused by the attack processing, please engage the Auto Gain switch for automatic compensation.

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Linked Dual Band

Unlinked Dual Band

Dual Band Mode

Dual Band mode functions basically the same as Full Range, but it gives you more tweakability by assigning the attack and sustain controls to individual frequency selectors.

The Freq A controller now sets the start frequency for attack processing, while the Freq S controller determines the end frequency for sustain processing. The function of the Attack and Sustain controllers remain the same as in Full Range mode.

Note: Auto Gain is not offered in this mode as it is typically not needed in dual band operation.

EQ Mode

In EQ mode, the navelope becomes a two band equalizer with a high/low shelf characteristic, and even here the channel link for processing stereo material can be activated.

Freq A now sets the frequency of the high shelf filter, while Attack determines the amount of cut (turn left) or boost (turn right) in this band.

Similarly, Freq S sets the frequency of the low shelf filter and Sustain determines the amount of cut or boost.

Note: Auto Gain and Full Range have no influence on the EQ.

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Dual Band (L) & Full Range (R)

EQ (L) & Dual Band (R)

Mixed Mode

When the navelope is not in Stereo Link mode, the two individual channels can be used as different processors simultaneously.

For example, you can shape one signal in Dual Band mode in channel L and a completely different signal in Full Range mode in channel R.

Or, you can connect the output of channel L to the input of channel R, and then process the frequency response with the EQ first, followed by some nice Dual Band impulse shaping...

As you can imagine, there are lots of possible combinations!

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Technical Details

Frequency response: < 10 Hz - 400kHz( -3.0 dB)

THD+N @ 0 dBu, 20 Hz - 22 kHz: 0.006 %

THD+N @ +10 dBu, 20 Hz - 22 kHz: 0.01 %

Noise floor, 20Hz - 20kHz (Full Range, EQ): -90.0 dBu

Noise floor, 20Hz - 20kHz (Dual Band): -87.0 dBu

(A-weighted)

Dynamic range, 20Hz - 22kHz 112 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 confirmed by the CE mark on the device.

This declaration becomes invalid by any unapproved modification of the device.

The navelope is covered by a limited warranty for a period of 2 years against defects in parts and labor from the date of purchase. Natural wear is not covered by this warranty. Repairs or replacements will not extend the warranty period.

The warranty is given to the original purchaser only and is not transferable. elysia will only give warranty on products purchased through authorized elysia dealers. The warranty will only be valid in the country of the original purchase unless otherwise pre-authorized by elysia.

All warranties become void when the product has been damaged by misuse, accident, neglect, modification, tampering or unauthorized alteration by anyone other than elysia authorized service personnel.

The warrantor assumes no liability for property damage or any other incidental or consequential damage whatsoever which may result from failure of this product. Any and all guarantees of merchantability and fitness implied by law are limited to the duration of the expressed warranty.

elysia will not pay for express or overnight freight service or pay for shipments to locations outside Germany. All damages caused by transport are not covered by this warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some of the above limitations may not apply to you.

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Legal Info

The information in this document is subject to change without further notice and shall not be deemed as an obligation or warranty of any kind by the manufacturer. No warranties, express or implied, are made with regard to the quality, suitability or accuracy of this document.

The manufacturer reserves the right to change the contents of this document and/or the associated products at any time without the provision of prior notice. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages of any kind arising from the use, or the inability to use this product or its documentation.

The information in this document is subject to copyright. All rights, technical changes and errata are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or for any purpose without the explicitly written permission of the copyright holders.

elysia and navelope are registered trademarks of elysia GmbH. Other product and brand names contained in this document are used for identification purposes only. All registered trademarks, product designations or brand names used in this document are the property of their respective owners.

The product has been manufactured in compliance with the RoHS directive. The purpose of this directive of the European Union is the Restriction of Hazardous

Substances (RoHS) in electronic equipment in order to protect health and nature. Dispose separately!

Version 1.2 © 2019 elysia GmbH

Vorsichtsmaßnahmen

2 Frequency Attack (Freq A)

4 Frequency Sustain (Freq S)

Dual Band (L) & Full Range (R)

EQ (L) & Dual Band (R)

Mixed-Modus

Rauschen, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Dual Band): -87,0 dBu

(A-bewertet)

Dynamikumfang, 20Hz - 22kHz 112 dB

ATTENTION: Haute Tension

Dual Band (L) & Full Range (R)

EQ (L) & Dual Band (R)

Mode 2-en-1