The nvelope 500 Dual-Channel Analog 500 Series Transient Shaper by elysia is a rack-mounted dynamics unit that packs the power of three processors into a single box, rendering it a rewarding tool for tracking and mixing engineers. Utilizing custom-designed, high-quality electronics, the nvelope 500 is a powerful and useful transient shaper, allowing for precise control over the envelope of a signal by shaping its attack and sustain levels. Born from the transient shaping technology invented by company founder Ruben Tilgner in the late '90s, elysia has improved upon this tech with an intuitive user interface, a 500 Series form factor, and high-grade, discrete analog circuitry.

By adjusting the Attack, percussive sounds such as slapped bass, drums, or piano can either be tamed or accentuated, while the Sustain adjustment allows for precise control over room sound and space; blend sounds into mixes more easily than ever. Full Range mode delivers big drum sounds or edgy guitar attacks with just a few turns of a knob, while Dual Band mode offers a more granular approach with separate attack and sustain controls for multiple frequencies. When dynamics processing isn't necessary, the whole transient shaper can be bypassed to transform the nvelope 500 into a dual-band shelving equalizer. Hand built and tested in Germany to exacting standards, the nvelope 500 by elysia is a singular, top-notch processor that performs well beyond its price point.

Dual-Processor Design with Stereo Link    Auto Gain Avoids Loud Peaks & Distortion    Full Range, Dual Band, and EQ Modes    41-Step Pots for Frequency Controllers    Discrete Class-A Topology    Ultralow Harmonic Distortion    Mixed Mode for Custom Signal Chain    200mA ±16 VDC Power Consumption    Takes up Two 500 Series Rack Slots    Handcrafted in Germany

The nvelope 500 does away with the complex controls of typical compressors, making it easier to dial in the sound you are seeking. Three distinct operating modes provide great flexibility for several possible studio scenarios.

Full Range mode allows you to get results with just a turn of the attack and sustain knobs, with the unit handling the rest.

Dual Band mode gives more detailed control by assigning the attack and sustain controls to individual frequency selectors.

EQ mode lets you bypass the dynamics section entirely and use the unit as a two-band shelving equalizer.

When not being used in Stereo Link mode, the two individual processors can be used in parallel via mixed mode. Process two different signals simultaneously or feed the output of one processor into the input of the other for mixed EQ and dual band stages, with many more possible combinations.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. do the XLR inputs have Phantom power?

A: Datavideo adheres to the IEC Standard (61938:2018) regarding voltage, current draw, and impedance that phantom power must secure a connection with all brands.

Q: 2. Does the receiver have a cold shoe for a DSLR or another mounting method?

A: Yes, the belt clip on the receiver for the Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B2 2-Person Digital Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System does include a cold shoe mount for use with DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

Q: 3. Why cant i get the RXDi reciever to light up and activate on my iphone?

A: The LED on the Saramonic Blink 500 RXDi Dual-Channel Digital Wireless Receiver for Lightning iOS Devices will remain dim when the receiver is initially connected to the iPhone and it will light up once the transmitter is paired and powered on, and an application is launched that uses audio from the external microphone, such as the native voice memos recording app or the camera app.

Q: 4. Can one transmitter be paired with two receivers for audio monitoring?

A: No, the Saramonic Blink 500 RX Dual-Channel Camera-Mount Digital Wireless Receiver (2.4 GHz) can only be paired to one receiver.

Q: 5. CAN I USE THIS ON A MACBOOK (OR ANY COMPUTER WITH USB-C FOR THAT MATTER)? OR ONLY MOBILE DEVICES (I.E. PHONES)? THANKS!

A: Yes, the Saramonic Blink 500 ProX B5 Digital Wireless Lavalier Microphone System with USB-C Connector is compatible for use with mobile devices and computers that are equipped with a USB-C port.

Q: 6. Is it conceivable (technologically) that Mackie could do a firmware upgrade on the Onyx8 to allow 8-track recording to the SD card? That seems to be the strongest limitation here.

A: Anything is possible. But there have been no announcements regarding this to date.

Q: 7. Can two receivers pair to the same transmitter to be used for monitoring?

A: No, the transmitters can only be paired to one receiver. That is the nature of these 2.4 GHz systems unfortunately. The best way to monitor audio is through the camera's headphone output. If you are using a mobile device, you can monitor audio using Bluetooth headphones with some apps like Filmic Pro.

Q: 8. How much gain is available with this mixer?

A: The CAD MXU2 2-Channel Analog Mixer with USB can provide approximately 28dB of gain.

Q: 9. Does this unit support interlaced formats? (1080i)

A: No, the Datavideo DAC-91 2-Channel SDI Analog Audio Embedder can only see progressive signal video.

Q: 10. Do you need one of these at each end of the cable?

A: Yes, you will be able to use the SoundTools CAT Box MFX 4-Channel Analog Stage Box on each side of the Cat 5 cable that you plan to use. Here is a link to the SoundTools page, with illustrations on how this would work: https://soundtools.com/audio-over-cat5-systems-page-catbox4.html.