Elysia Alpha Stereo Compressor

Product Features:

The circuitry is a completely new development which provides an amount of openness and clarity which can hardly be found a second time. Every part of the alpha's signal processing is based on single transistors running in constant class-A mode, and even the sidechain and power supply use discrete circuits. All components are of the highest grade available and exclusively chosen according to their sonic excellence.

Integrated M/S Matrix

As an alternative to standard stereo operation you can process the mid and side signals, opening up completely new options for your work!<

Feed Forward & Feedback

The type of compression can be chosen for each channel individually, making two different compressor styles available at the push of a button.

Auto Fast

A switchable semi automation which always provides perfect attack and release on the basis of the values set by the user – even with complex material.

Audio Filter

The Niveau Filter is specialized in forming the tonal characteristics of a track very effectively in no time at all.<

Sidechain Filter

The alpha compressor features on-board frequency selective compression. This avoids complex routings in favor of an effective workflow.

Parallel Compression

Also available directly on the unit: The direct and the compressed signals can be blended in any desired relation by simply turning the mix controller.

Signal Matrix

The direct and the processed signals can be monitored individually or together by the push of a button in each channel (left &amp; right or mid &amp; side).

Soft Clip Limiter

Tames short and loud transients and smoothens the signal peaks, and thereby protects following AD converters from clipping.

Switchable Transformers

The sound of iron: Yes or no? Both! The alpha compressor makes this option switchable, so you can decide for each track individually.

Analog Dynamic LED Meter

The gain reduction meter modulates its LEDs in brightness to show the action of the compressor in an analog way: Fast and with smooth transitions.

Passive Current Attenuator

The alpha's custom discrete gain reduction cell provides extreme speed, enormous bandwidth and superior sound.

T16 Heater

This system keeps sensitive parts of the discrete circuitry at a stable temperature and thus protects them against parameter aberrations.

Stepped &  Matched Potentiometers

All potentiometers of the alpha compressor have 21 steps and are matched to build stereo pairs by a software that has been written just for this purpose.

VOVOX Sound Conductors

The audio cabling is no place for compromise also. By exclusively using VOVOX solid core conductors the sound remains vivid, dynamic and punchy.

100% Discrete Class-A

The alpha compressor consequently represents the art of discrete signal processing. ICs have to stay out without any ifs and buts.

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