elysia nvelope 500 User manual

1
nvelope

2
Welcome to the world of impulse shaping!
The nvelope 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 mix-
ing situation as well.
The nvelope operates independently of the specic 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 nvelope gives you enhanced con-
trol over processing, and can easily handle complex program material. Its
dynamics sections can also be bypassed, allowing it to function as a ex-
ible high/low shelf EQ.
We’re sure you’ll be happy to know the nvelope oers 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
TheMagic...........................................................8
FullRangeMode.....................................................9
DualBandMode....................................................10
EQMode ...........................................................11
MixedMode........................................................12
RecallSheet ........................................................13
TechnicalDetails....................................................14
CEConformity......................................................14
WarrantyInfo.......................................................15
LegalInfo...........................................................16
DeutschesHandbuch ...........................................17
ManuelFrançais.................................................32

3
Compatibility
The nvelope 500 module requires installation into an API 500 series com-
patible rack frame (not included . It needs the power supply and the au-
dio connectors provided by this frame, and cannot be used for its in-
tended purpose by itself.
The current consumption is 200 milliamperes (100 mA per slot at +/- 16
volts DC. This is actually more than some other 500 series modules con-
sume as a result of the discrete class-A design of the nvelope 500’s audio
path.
Most API 500 compatible racks meet this requirement without 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 spe-
cic rack.
Installation
Just follow these easy steps to install the nvelope 500 module:
1. Switch your API 500 series compatible rack o and disconnect 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 force!
4. Tighten the front panel with four screws provided by your rack manu-
facturer.
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 nvelope 500!

4
Controls
Attack
•Full Range & Dual Band Mode:
Raises or reduces the attack of a signal
•EQ Mode:
Boosts or cuts the high frequency range
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 lter

5
Sustain
•Full Range & Dual Band Mode:
Raises or reduces the sustain of a signal
•EQ Mode:
Boosts or cuts the low frequency range
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 lter
On (Left/Right)
Activates a channel or switches to hardwire bypass
EQ Mode
Switches from envelope processing to EQ function
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

6
IN 2 IN 1
IN 1
OUT 1
OUT 1
IN 2
OUT 2
OUT 2
Power
- 16 Volt+ 16 Volt
elysia GmbH | Am Panneschopp 18 | 41334 Nettetal | Germany
18V/1A C
Attention!
There may be 48V!
Please note that in stereo operation
both channels are always processed by
one single control voltage generated
from a mix of both signals. This means
you should only compress adequate
stereo material like sum signals in this
mode - dissimilar signals like a bass
drum in one channel and a synth pad in
the other will not give you the intended
‘dual mono’results.
Connectors (elysia qube)
Audio in uts
(XLR and ¼” hone jack)
Audio out uts
(XLR and ¼” hone jack)
Power switch
Mono o eration: Connect either input and output 1or 2- both will work
identically.
Stereo o eration: Connect both inputs and outputs 1and 2- the choice
which channel is left and which is right is up to you.
In uts (+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 Ti : hot (+ Ring: cold (-
Jack unbalanced: Sleeve: ground Ti : hot (+ Ring: ground
Out uts (+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 Ti : hot (+ Ring: ground
Jack unbalanced: Sleeve: ground Ti : hot (+ Ring: idle

7
Precautions
WARNING: High Voltage
• Make sure to operate your API 500 series compatible rack at the specic
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 qualied service sta only.
CAUTION: Tem erature
• 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.
CAUTION: Connecting & Mounting
•Never connect to the output of a power amplier.
• Do not apply extensive force when installing this device.
• 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.

8
The Magic
The nvelope is a dynamics processor that can change the char-
acter 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 specically, 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 gui-
tar or any kind of piano recording. Generally speaking, the nvelope works
optimally on audio signals with a signicant/percussive attack structure.
As a balance to the attack shaping, the sustain parameters oer 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 nvelope is a great tool for shaping individual signals, but it can be an
indispensable resource in mixing situations as well, as it eortlessly 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 increas-
ing its sustain.
A unique feature of the nvelope is the enhanced tweakability oered 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.

9
ull Range Mode
In Full Range mode, you can increase or reduce the attack and
sustain intensity of a signal quickly and eciently. 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 inuence of low frequencies on the attack pro-
cessing, so higher frequency = less bass inuence.
Should you notice clipping/distortion or big jumps in level caused by the
attack processing, please engage the Auto Gain switch for automatic
compensation.
Linked Full Range Unlinked Full Range

10
Dual Band Mode
Dual Band mode functions basically the same as Full Range, but
it gives you more tweakability by assigning the attack and sus-
tain 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 pro-
cessing. The function of the Attack and Sustain controllers remain the
same as in Full Range mode.
Note: Auto Gain is not oered in this mode as it is typically not needed in
dual band operation.
Linked Dual Band Unlinked Dual Band

11
EQ Mode
In EQ mode, the nvelope 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 lter, while Attack deter-
mines the amount of cut (turn left or boost (turn right in this band.
Similarly, Freq S sets the frequency of the low shelf lter and Sustain de-
termines the amount of cut or boost.
Note: Auto Gain and Full Range have no inuence on the EQ.
Linked EQ Unlinked EQ

12
Mixed Mode
When the nvelope is not in Stereo Link mode, the two individ-
ual channels can be used as dierent processors simultane-
ously.
For example, you can shape one signal in Dual Band mode in channel L
and a completely dierent 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 rst, followed by
some nice Dual Band impulse shaping...
As you can imagine, there are lots of possible combinations!
Dual Band (L) & Full Range (R) EQ (L) & Dual Band (R)

13
-5.0
-8.0
-11
15
11
5.0
3.0
1.0-1.0
-15 dB
8.0
50
30
25
8k0
4k0
590
330
200150
20 Hz
1k2
Attack
Freq A
Freq S
100
60
55
15k
7k0
1k3
600
420300
50 Hz
2k5
DISCRETE CLASS-A
STEREO IMPULSE SHAPER
NVELOPE 500
Sustain
-5.0
-8.0
-11
15
11
5.0
3.0
1.0-1.0
-15 dB
8.0
-5.0
-8.0
-11
15
11
5.0
-3.0
1.0-1.0
-15 dB
8.0
50
30
25
8k0
4k0
590
100
200150
20 Hz
1k2
Attack
Freq A
300 420 Freq S
100
60
55
15k
7k0
1k3
200
50 Hz
2k5
-1.0 1.0 Sustain
-5.0
-8.0
-11
15
11
5.0
-3.0
-15 dB
8.0
-5.0
-8.0
-11
15
11
5.0
3.0
1.0-1.0
-15 dB
8.0
50
30
25
8k0
4k0
590
330
200150
20 Hz
1k2
Attack
Freq A
Freq S
100
60
55
15k
7k0
1k3
600
420300
50 Hz
2k5
DISCRETE CLASS-A
STEREO IMPULSE SHAPER
NVELOPE 500
Sustain
-5.0
-8.0
-11
15
11
5.0
3.0
1.0-1.0
-15 dB
8.0
-5.0
-8.0
-11
15
11
5.0
-3.0
1.0-1.0
-15 dB
8.0
50
30
25
8k0
4k0
590
100
200150
20 Hz
1k2
Attack
Freq A
300 420 Freq S
100
60
55
15k
7k0
1k3
200
50 Hz
2k5
-1.0 1.0 Sustain
-5.0
-8.0
-11
15
11
5.0
-3.0
-15 dB
8.0

14
Technical Details
Frequency response: <10Hz - 400kHz (-3.0dB
THD+N @ 0dBu, 20Hz - 22kHz: 0.006%
THD+N @ +10dBu, 20Hz - 22kHz: 0.01%
Noise oor, 20Hz - 20kHz (Full Range, EQ : -90.0dBu
Noise oor, 20Hz - 20kHz (Dual Band : -87.0dBu
(A-weighted
Dynamic range, 20Hz - 22kHz: 112dB
Maximum input level: +21dBu
Maximum output level: +21dBu
Input impedance: 10kOhm
Output impedance: 68Ohm
CE Conformity
elysia GmbH, Am Panneschopp 18, 41334 Nettetal, Germany,
declares with sole responsibility that this product complies
with the following norms and directives:
•2006/95/EG LowVoltage Directive (formerly 73/23/EWG or 93/68/EWG
•89/336/EWG EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
•DIN EN 55103-1 EMC of audio equipment - Emission
•DIN EN 55103-2 EMC of audio equipment - Immunity
This declaration becomes invalid by any unapproved modication of the
device.
Nettetal, 31.01.2023 - Ruben Tilgner

15
Warranty Info
The nvelope 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 ex-
tend the warranty period.
The warranty is given to the original purchaser only and is not transfer-
able. elysia will only give warranty on products purchased through au-
thorized 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, modication, tampering or unauthorized al-
teration by anyone other than elysia authorized service personnel.
The warrantor assumes no liability for property damage or any other in-
cidental or consequential damage whatsoever which may result from
failure of this product. Any and all warrantees of merchantability and t-
ness implied by law are limited to the duration of the expressed war-
ranty.
elysia will not pay for express or overnight freight service or pay for ship-
ments to locations outside Germany. All damages caused by transport
are not covered by this warranty.
This warranty gives you specic 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.

16
16
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 doc-
ument 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, tech-
nical changes and errata are reserved. No part of this manual may be re-
produced or transmitted in any form or for any purpose without the ex-
plicitly written permission of the copyright holders.
elysia and nvelope are registered trademarks of elysia GmbH. Other
product and brand names contained in this document are used for iden-
tication purposes only. All registered trademarks, product designations
or brand names used in this document are the property of their respec-
tive owners.
This product is manufactured according to the
2002/95/EC 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 1.5 © 2023 elysia GmbH

17
Willkommen in der Welt des Impulse Shapings!
Der nvelope kann Signale ganz subtil oder auch sehr drastisch verän-
dern, indem er einen direkten Zugri auf Attack und Sustain ermöglicht.
So werden Einzelsignale eektiv geformt, und auch im Mix bringt dieses
Werkzeug erstaunliche Ergebnisse. Die Bearbeitung passiert völlig unab-
hängig vom jeweiligen Level eines Signals. Anders als bei Kompressoren
muss also keine interaktive Gruppe von mehr oder weniger komplexen
Parametern beherrscht werden, um schnell ans gewünschte Ziel zu kom-
men.
Dennoch bietet der nvelope mit seinem einzigartigen Dual Band-Modus
auch umfangreichere Kontrollmöglichkeiten, wodurch selbst komplexe
Signale kein Problem mehr darstellen. Das Abschalten der Dynamik-Sek-
tion verwandelt das Modul zudem in einen High/Low Shelf EQ. Die bei-
den Kanäle unterstützen echtes Dual Mono und gelinkten Stereobetrieb
in allen Funktionsvarianten – Full Range, Dual Band, und sogar im EQ-
Modus...
Inhalt
Bedienelemente....................................................19
Anschlüsse .........................................................21
DieMagie ..........................................................23
FullRange-Modus...................................................24
DualBand-Modus...................................................25
EQ-Modus..........................................................26
Mixed-Modus.......................................................27
RecallSheet ........................................................28
TechnischeDaten...................................................29
CEKonformität .....................................................29
Garantie............................................................30
Hinweise ...........................................................31
EnglishManual...................................................2
ManuelFrançais.................................................32
17

18
Kompatibilität
Das nvelope 500 Modul ist zur Installation in ein API 500 Series kompati-
bles Rack (nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten vorgesehen. Es ist auf des-
sen Netzteil und Audioanschlüsse angewiesen und funktioniert nicht
‚stand alone‘.
Der Strombedarf beträgt 200 Milliampere (100 pro Slot bei +/- 16Volt DC.
Begründet durch das diskrete Class-A Design des Audiopfads liegt dieser
Wert höher als bei einigen anderen 500er-Modulen.
Die meisten API 500 kompatiblen Racks verkraften diese Anforderung
problemlos, allerdings lässt sich unter Umständen nur eine begrenzte
Anzahl an nvelope 500 Modulen installieren (im Zweifel bitte den Her-
steller des Racks konsultieren .
Installation
Die Installation des Moduls verläuft denkbar einfach:
1. Schalte dein API 500 Series kompatibles Rack aus und entferne das
Netzkabel.
2. Stecke das Modul in zwei freie Slots und richte die Kontakte der Plati-
nen genau auf die Steckleisten im Rack aus.
3. Drücke das Modul nun vorsichtig in die Steckleisten – dabei bitte keine
Gewalt anwenden!
4. Befestige die Frontplatte mit vier Schrauben aus dem Rackzubehör.
5. Verbinde die XLR-Audiokabel (mehr dazu auf Seite 20 und schließe
das Rack wieder an das Stromnetz an.
Und das war es auch schon. Wir wünschen viel Spaß mit deinem nvelope!

19
Bedienelemente
Attack
•Full Range- & Dual Band-Modus:
Betonung oder Reduzierung des Attacks
•EQ-Modus:
Anhebung oder Absenkung der hohen Frequenzen
Frequency Attack (Freq A)
•Full Range-Modus:
Verändert das Ansprechverhalten der Attack-Bearbeitung
•Dual Band-Modus:
Bestimmt die Startfrequenz für die Attack-Bearbeitung
•EQ-Modus:
Wählt die Frequenz für das High Shelf-Filter

20
Sustain
•Full Range- & Dual Band-Modus:
Betonung oder Reduzierung des Sustains
•EQ-Modus:
Anhebung oder Absenkung der tiefen Frequenzen
Frequency Sustain (Freq S)
•Full Range- Modus:
Keine Funktion in diesem Modus
•Dual Band-Modus:
Bestimmt die Endfrequenz für die Sustain-Bearbeitung
•EQ-Modus:
Wählt die Frequenz für das Low Shelf-Filter
On (Left/Right)
Aktiviert einen Kanal oder schaltet einen Hardwire Bypass
EQ Mode
Wechselt von der Hüllkurvenbearbeitung zur EQ-Funktion
Full Range
Schaltet von Dual Band- nach Full Range-Betrieb um
Stereo Link
Verbindet beide Kanäle zur Bearbeitung von Stereosignalen
(Die linken Drehregler und Druckschalter werden zum Master
für beide Kanäle
Auto Gain
Reduziert Pegelsprünge im Full Range-Modus