Skulpter 500 Series

The elysia skulpter 500 is far more than just a microphone preamplifier; it is a complete sound-shaping front end designed to capture pristine audio and imbue it with rich, analog character. Built around a discrete Class-A circuit, the skulpter 500 starts with a clean, audiophile-grade foundation, providing up to 65 dB of transparent gain for any microphone. Its balanced DI input with significant headroom is also perfect for capturing instruments like bass and synthesizers with stunning clarity and depth. This preamp is engineered to be the ultimate starting point for any recording chain.

The true power of the skulpter 500 lies in its comprehensive sound-shaping section. It features two distinct saturation and filter stages, labeled 'Shape', which can be engaged to add harmonics and tonal color to the signal. An intelligent on-board dynamics circuit provides a single-knob compressor that beautifully tames peaks and adds density without complex controls. To round out the feature set, a variable high-pass filter allows you to clean up low-frequency mud right at the source. The skulpter 500 is not just about capturing a signal; it's about perfecting it from the very beginning, giving you a polished, record-ready sound before it even hits your DAW.

Features

• Discrete Class-A microphone and instrument preamplifier.
• High-quality, low-noise preamp with 65 dB of gain.
• Dual sound shaper with two types of saturation and filters.
• One-knob compressor with intelligent auto-fast attack.
• Variable high-pass filter for cleaning up low-end rumble.
• Balanced DI input with high headroom for instruments.
• Stepped and matched potentiometers for precision.
• A complete recording front-end in a single 500 series module.