The elysia xfilter Mastering Equalizer delivers the transparency and musicality of the xfilter platform with the increased precision, repeatability, and headroom demanded by professional mastering applications.
Built specifically for final-stage stereo processing, this Class-A analog equalizer provides four flexible EQ bands, true stereo operation, stepped controls, and a refined ±5 dB adjustment range that makes subtle tonal decisions easier to dial in with confidence. Whether you are adding a touch of weight, opening up the top end, or making carefully controlled midrange adjustments, the xfilter Mastering Equalizer is designed to shape a finished mix without getting in the way of what already works. Unlike the standard xfilter, the Mastering Edition is optimized around the smaller moves commonly made during mastering. All four bands operate within a precise ±5 dB control range, allowing engineers to make finely judged changes while benefiting from detailed front-panel scaling and 41-step detented potentiometers for repeatable settings. The true stereo architecture uses carefully selected multi-layer potentiometers and low-tolerance components to help maintain consistent behavior between the left and right channels, making it particularly well suited for stereo program material. The outer bands can operate as musical low- and high-shelf filters or be independently switched to 12 dB-per-octave low-cut and high-cut filters with resonance at the corner frequency. Two parametric mid bands provide selectable wide Q 0.5 and narrow Q 1.0 characteristics, giving you a useful balance between broad tonal shaping and more focused adjustment. For an additional flavor, elysia's Passive Massage circuit introduces a fixed passive LC filter with a gentle resonance around 12 kHz and a roll-off beginning at 17 kHz, helping bring polish and openness to the upper frequencies without simply boosting the entire top end. The xfilter Mastering Equalizer also provides extended +27 dBu input and output capability, giving demanding mastering systems additional headroom for high-level analog signals. Combined with its wide frequency response, low distortion, dedicated ground shielding, and Class-A circuitry, it provides a clean and highly controlled analog EQ platform for mastering engineers who value precision without sacrificing musicality.
elysia xfilter Mastering Equalizer Features
- Four-band true stereo analog equalizer designed specifically for mastering
- Precise ±5 dB control range across all four EQ bands
- Class-A audio circuitry designed for transparent, open processing
- +27 dBu maximum input and output levels provide extended mastering headroom
- True stereo operation maintains consistent EQ changes across both channels
- 41-step detented potentiometers support precise and repeatable settings
- Low and high bands can operate as shelving filters or resonant cut filters
- 12 dB-per-octave low-cut and high-cut filter modes
- Two parametric mid bands with switchable Wide Q 0.5 and Narrow Q 1.0 settings
- Passive Massage LC filter adds an additional high-frequency shaping option
- Computer-selected multi-layer potentiometers support accurate stereo tracking
- Low-tolerance components help maintain consistency between left and right channels
- Four-layer PCB design incorporates a dedicated ground shield layer to reduce unwanted interference
- 19-inch rackmount format integrates easily into professional mastering systems
elysia xfilter Mastering Equalizer Includes
- elysia xfilter Mastering Equalizer
- Power Cable
- Manufacturer Warranty
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