General Specifications
Device Type: Class-A Analog Channel Strip with Digital Recall
Design: Fully Analog Audio Path with Digital Control Interface
Recall Capability: Full Recall on Device and via DAW Plugin
Preset Storage: 22 Onboard Presets + Plugin-Based Session Storage
Automation: DAW-Controlled via Plugin
Routing: Fully Flexible Internal Routing of EQ, Compressor, Limiter, Flavor, Insert
Display Interface: elysia Shell Controllers with Precision Metering
Plugin Integration: Compatible with channex|studio Plugin (Standalone + DAW Modes)
Construction: Analog Circuitry with Digital Control Layer
Headphone Tap Points: Dual Independent Tap Points in Processing Chain
Form Factor: Rackmount (Details Not Specified)
Preamplifier
Type: High-End Class-A DC-Coupled Microphone Preamplifier
Gain Range: Up to 64 dB
High-Pass Filter: Adjustable
Phantom Power: +48V Switchable
Polarity: Invertible via Long-Press Control
Instrument Input: High-Z Front Panel Input
Line Input: Rear Panel XLR/TRS Combo Input
Gain Memory: Input-Specific Gain Recall for Mic/Line/Instrument
Metering: elysia Shell Precision Metering
Equalizer
Type: 4-Band Analog Dynamic Equalizer
Bands: Low, Low-Mid, High-Mid, High
Q Control: Adjustable for All Bands
Filter Types: Switchable Shelf (Low and High Bands)
Dynamic EQ: Independently Switchable per Band
Dynamic Response: Band-Limited Level Detection
Control Interface: 6 elysia Shell Controllers + Shell Display
Activity Metering: Per Band via Precision Metering
Compressor & Limiter
Compressor Type: Dual-Stage VCA-Based
Controls: Threshold, Release, Attack (Submenu), Make-Up Gain
Limiter Type: Transparent Limiter with Soft Clip
Gain Reduction Metering: Separate for Compressor and Limiter
Soft Clip: Integrated in Output Section
Application: Optimized for Tracking and Recording
Flavor (Coloration Module)
Modes: 5 Independent Analog Color Modes
Intensity Levels: 5 Levels per Mode (Off to Strong)
Mixing: Multi-Mode Mixing with Independent Intensity Control
Bypass: Instant Comparison with Bypass Button
Target Sound: Vintage to Modern Coloration
Monitoring Section
Monitoring Type: Zero-Latency Analog Monitoring
Headphone Outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm TRS with Individual Volume Control
Monitoring Mixes: 3 Independent Mixes (Producer, Artist, Monitors)
Mix Controls: Volume for DAW Playback, Mic/Line Signal, Reverb
Talkback Input: Dedicated Mic Input with Preamp (Rear Panel)
Talkback Activation: Push-Button or Footswitch
Mute Function: Programmable Mute Macros
Routing
Signal Chain Flexibility: User-Defined Order of EQ, Compressor, Limiter, Flavor, Insert
Insert Position: Freely Assignable in Signal Chain
Headphone Tap Points: Selectable from Any Stage in Chain
Routing Control: Hardware Interface and Plugin-Based Control
Hardware Insert
Type: Analog Insert Loop
Connections: Dedicated Send and Return (Rear Panel)
Activation: Switchable Bypass
Use Case: Integration of External Outboard Gear
Routing: Positionable Anywhere in Signal Path
Connectivity
Mic/Line/Instrument Inputs: Rear Combo XLR/TRS + Front High-Z
Insert: Send/Return (Rear Panel)
Playback Input: Stereo DAW or Console (Rear Panel)
FX Input: Additional Input for Routing
Main Output: Balanced Analog Output
Monitor Outputs: Dedicated Engineer/Artist Monitor Outputs
Headphone Outputs: 2 x Front Panel TRS with Volume Control
Talkback Input: Rear Panel Microphone Input
Footswitch Input: For Talkback Control
USB: For DAW Plugin Communication
Ethernet: For Network-Based Plugin Control and Automation
