elysia museq User Manual
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nature. © 2009 elysia GmbH
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WARNING: High Voltage
• Risk of electric shock.
• Do not open chassis.
• Refer service to qualied service sta only.
• Before connecting the device to the main power supply, check if the right
voltage is selected.
• Replace fuse with the same type and value only.
• This device must be connected to ground.
• Do not use a damaged power cord.
• Never place containers with liquid, e.g. beverages or a vase, on the unit.
• Do not expose this device to rain or moisture.
• Do not use this device near water, e.g. swimming pool, bathtub or wet base-
ment.
CAUTION: Temperature
• 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.
• Always allow enough ventilation space around the unit for air circulation.
• Do not cover circulation vents.
CAUTION: Connecting & Mounting
• Never connect the output of a power amplier to this device.
• Place the unit on a rigid board or place it in an appropriate rack.
• 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.
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 Low Voltage 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 modication of the device.
Nettetal, 01.07.2009 - Ruben Tilgner & Dominik Klaßen
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Dear friend of audio culture,
Only a dream?
A truly musical equalizer which enhances any sound by providing a new dimension of depth,
width, brilliance and openness? Which replaces the tedious search for an adequate change with
nding the right setting intuitively in no time at all? And which oers a truly universal concept,
covering recording, mixing, mastering and creative tasks without cutting back?
You have just woken up. The museq has been designed with exactly these requirements in mind.
You can compliment yourself on your new EQ! A similar combination of exibility and high grade
audio paths without the slightest compromise is rare to nd, and – as far as our experience goes –
the special elysia features like high and low pass lters with additional resonance peak as well as
the integrated warm circuit are unique in the market.
Please take a little time to read this manual thoroughly, as it will help you to entirely understand
the enormous potentials and to really push the envelope. We have paid great attention to practical experience and fast comprehension, which is also the reason for reserving the explanation of
the technological excesses of the museq to our website.
Finally, we would like to thank you sincerely for your condence in our products. If you have further questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us – we enjoy being of your service.
But for now, it’s time to wish you lots of fun and musical experiences with your museq.
Use the Force…
the elysians
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BASICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Level Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
REFERENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Low Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
High Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Low Cut. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
High Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Middle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Harmonics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Recall Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Left Audio
Input
Input
Stage
Input
Stage
Right Audio
Input
Shelf/Cut
Type
Low
Band
Boost/Cut
Mode
Boost/Cut
Mode
Low
Band
Shelf/Cut
Type
Wide/Narrow
Q
Bottom
Band
Boost/Cut
Mode
Boost/Cut
Mode
Bottom
Band
Wide/Narrow
Q
Wide/Narrow
Q
Middle
Band
Boost/Cut
Mode
Boost/Cut
Mode
Middle
Band
Wide/Narrow
Q
Wide/Narrow
Q
Top
Band
Boost/Cut
Mode
Boost/Cut
Mode
Top
Band
Wide/Narrow
Q
Shelf/Cut
Type
High
Band
Boost/Cut
Mode
Boost/Cut
Mode
High
Band
Shelf/Cut
Type
Left Audio
Output
Output
Stage
Warm
Mode
Warm
Mode
Output
Stage
Right Audio
Output
INDEX
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Low Bottom HighTopMiddle
BASICS
Controls
Both channels of the museq are absolutely identical regarding their electronic design. Therefore
both sides of the front panel have exactly the same controls and switches. Every potentiometer
oers 23 steps for a comfortable recall with an ample choice of values.
Low Bottom HighTopMiddle
Left Warm Warm Right
Gain (Low Band): boosts frequencies in the Low Band up to 15 dB or – if the Cut Gain switch
is activated – cuts them up to 15 dB. In Low Cut mode: sets the amount of resonance. (p. 10)
Frequency (Low Band): determines the frequency of the Low Shelf/Low Cut lter. The frequency range of this band lies between 9 and 200 Hz. (p. 10)
Gain (Bottom Band): boosts frequencies in the Bottom Band up to 15 dB or – if the Cut Gain
switch is activated – cuts them up to 15 dB. (p. 11)
Frequency (Bottom Band): determines the frequency of this parametric peak lter. The frequency range of this band lies between 18 and 400 Hz. (p. 11)
Gain (Middle Band): boosts frequencies in the Middle Band up to 15 dB or – if the Cut Gain
switch is activated – cuts them up to 15 dB. (p. 12)
Frequency (Middle Band): determines the frequency of this parametric peak lter. The frequency range of this band lies between 150 and 3.5 kHz. (p. 12)
Gain (Top Band): boosts frequencies in the Top Band up to 15 dB or – if the Cut Gain switch
is activated – cuts them up to 15 dB. (p. 12)
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Frequency (Top Band): determines the frequency of this parametric peak lter. The frequen-
cy range of this band lies between 700 and 16 kHz. (p. 12)
Gain (High Band): boosts frequencies in the High Band up to 15 dB or – if the Cut Gain switch
is activated – cuts them up to 15 dB. In High Cut mode: sets the amount of resonance. (p. 10)
Frequency (High Band): determines the frequency of the High Shelf/High Cut lter. The frequency range of this band lies between 1.8 and 35 kHz. (p. 10)
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