nvelope
Precautions
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
basement.
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 circula-
tion.
• 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.
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Welcome to the world of impulse shaping!
The nvelope is capable of making subtle or drastic changes to a sound by
providing control over its attack and sustain characteristics. This is very
useful for reshaping individual tones, and is a wonderful tool in any mix-
ing situation as well.
The nvelope operates independently of the specic level of a signal, and
(unlike with compressors) you do not have to spend a lot of time trying
to balance a set of complex controls to quickly get the results you seek.
With its unique Dual Band mode, the nvelope gives you enhanced con-
trol over processing, and can easily handle complex program material.
Its dynamics sections can also be bypassed, allowing it to function as a
exible high/low shelf EQ.
We’re sure you’ll be happy to know the nvelope oers true dual mono or
linked stereo operation whether you are using it in Full Range, Dual Band
or EQ mode.
Index
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Full Range Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Dual Band Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
EQ Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Mixed Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recall Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
CE Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warranty Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Legal Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Deutsches Handbuch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Manuel Français . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Controls
NVELOPE
DISCRETE CLASS-A
STEREO IMPULSE SHAPE R
Attack
-5.0
-8.0
1.0-1.0
3.0
5.0
-11
11
15
-15
dB
200150
Freq A
330
50
8.0
30
590
25
1k2
4k0
8k0
20
Hz
Sustain
-5.0
-8.0
1.0-1.0
3.0
5.0
-11
11
15
-15
dB
420300
Freq S
600
100
60
8.0
1k3
55
2k5
7k0
15k
50
Hz
Attack
• Full Range & Dual Band Mode:
Raises or reduces the attack of a signal
• EQ Mode:
Boosts or cuts the high frequency range
Frequency Attack (Freq A)
• Full Range Mode:
Changes the response behavior for attack processing
• Dual Band Mode:
Sets the start frequency for attack processing
• EQ Mode:
Sets the frequency of the high shelf lter
LeftOnEQ
Stereo
Full
Mode
Range
Link
Sustain
• Full Range & Dual Band Mode:
Raises or reduces the sustain of a signal
• EQ Mode:
Boosts or cuts the low frequency range
Frequency Sustain (Freq S)
• Full Range Mode:
No function in this mode
• Dual Band Mode:
Sets the end frequency for sustain processing
• EQ Mode:
Sets the frequency of the low shelf lter
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RightOnEQ
1.0-1.0 200150 420300
Attack Freq A Sustain Freq S
Auto
Full
Mode
Gain
Range
-3.0
-5.0
-8.0
-11
-15
dB Hz dB Hz
100
5.0
8.05030
11
15
590
25
1k2
4k0
8k0
20
1.0-1.0
-3.0
-5.0
-8.0
-11
-15
200
100
5.0
60
8.0
11
15
1k3
55
2k5
7k0
15k
50
On (Left/Right)
Activates a channel or switches to hardwire bypass
EQ Mode
Switches from envelope processing to EQ function
Full Range
Switches from Dual Band to Full Range operation
Stereo Link
Links both channels for processing stereo sources
(Left controllers and switches become master for both channels)
Auto Gain
Reduces level peaks in Full Range mode
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Connectors
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE - NE PAS OUVRIR
MADE IN GERMANY
OUT LOUT R
nvelope
serial number
230V
OUT LEXT 1 IN LOUT REXT 2 IN R
OUT LEXT 1 OUT L IN L IN LOUT REXT 2 OUT R IN R IN R VOLTAGE 230V 100mA | 115V 200mA | slo-blo
IN LIN R
Audio inputs (XLR and ¼” phone jack)
Audio outputs (XLR and ¼” phone jack)
Additional audio outputs (¼” phone jack)
Mains connector/power switch/fuse holder
Voltage selector
Mono operation: Connect either input and output 1 or 2 - both will work
identically.
Stereo operation: Connect both inputs and outputs 1 and 2 - the choice
which channel is left and which is right is up to you.
Inputs (+4 dBu)
XLR balanced: Pin 1: ground Pin 2: hot (+) Pin 3: cold (-)
XLR unbalanced: Pin 1: ground Pin 2: hot (+) Pin 3: ground
Jack balanced: Sleeve: ground Tip: hot (+) Ring: cold (-)
Jack unbalanced: Sleeve: ground Tip: hot (+) Ring: ground
Outputs (+4 dBu)
XLR balanced: Pin 1: ground Pin 2: hot (+) Pin 3: ground
XLR unbalanced: Pin 1: ground Pin 2: hot (+) Pin 3: idle
Jack balanced: Sleeve: ground Tip: hot (+) Ring: ground
Jack unbalanced: Sleeve: ground Tip: hot (+) Ring: idle
Fuses (2 pieces)
230V operation: 100mA slo-blo
115V operation: 200mA slo-blo
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The Magic
The nvelope is a dynamics processor that can change the char-
acter of a sound by altering its impulse structure. It gives you
direct control over the envelope of a signal by shaping its attack
and sustain intensity.
More specically, a drum set (or individual drums) can be made to sound
more aggressive and punchy by accenting the attack, or tones that are
already overly aggressive can easily be tamed.
Other useful applications would be on picked or slapped bass, edgy gui-
tar or any kind of piano recording. Generally speaking, the nvelope works
optimally on audio signals with a signicant/percussive attack structure.
As a balance to the attack shaping, the sustain parameters oer control
over room sound and space. An instrument or a reverb tail can sound
tighter by reducing its sustain, or can gain more depth/make a signal
sound longer by increasing it.
The nvelope is a great tool for shaping individual signals, but it can be an
indispensable resource in mixing situations as well, as it eortlessly helps
you to bring a sound to the front with more attack and less sustain… or
blends it gently into the background by reducing its attack and increas-
ing its sustain.
A unique feature of the nvelope is the enhanced tweakability oered in
Dual Band mode. Individual frequency controls for attack and sustain
yield excellent processing results without unwanted artifacts, even when
utilized on complex material like a summing bus.
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100
60
55
15k
7k0
1k3
600
50
2k5
420300
Hz
Freq S
NVELOPE
EQ
Mode
RightOnEQ
Mode
Full
Range
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
5.0
-3.0
-15
8.05030
25
8k0
4k0
590
100
20
1k2
100
60
55
15k
7k0
1k3
200
50
2k5
1.0-1.0 200150 420300
dB Hz dB Hz
Attack Freq A Sustain Freq S
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
5.0
-3.0
-15
8.0
1.0-1.0
100
60
55
15k
7k0
1k3
600
50
2k5
420300
Hz
Freq S
Stereo
Link
EQ
Mode
EQ
Mode
1006055
15k
7k0
1k3
200
50
2k5
420
300
Hz
Freq S
DISCRETE CLASS-A
STEREO IMPULSE SHAPER
Attack
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
1.0-1.0
200150
1.0-1.0
Sustain
Freq A
3.0
330
5.0
50
8.0
30
25
-15
20
dB
3.0
590
-5.0
5.0
1k2
-8.0
8.0
4k0
-111511
8k0
-15
dB
Hz
Stereo
Left
Full
Link
On
Range
Auto
Gain
Linked Full Range
NVELOPE
DISCRETE CLASS-A
STEREO IMPULSE SHAPER
Attack
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
1.0-1.0
200150
1.0-1.0
Sustain
Freq A
3.0
330
5.0
50
8.0
30
25
-15
20
dB
3.0
590
-5.0
5.0
1k2
-8.0
8.0
4k0
-111511
8k0
-15
dB
Hz
Left
Full
On
Range
Right
Full
On
Range
Auto
-8.0
Gain
1.0-1.0 200150
Attack Freq A Sustain
-3.0
100
-5.0
5.0
8.05030
-111511
25
-15
20
dB Hz dB
1.0-1.0
-3.0
590
-5.0
5.0
1k2
-8.0
8.0
4k0
-111511
8k0
-15
Unlinked Full Range
Full Range Mode
In Full Range mode, you can increase or reduce the attack and
sustain intensity of a signal quickly and eciently. Just turn the
two controllers to the right for more accent, or to the left for
more smoothing.
Like a compressor (and unlike in Dual Band mode), you can use the Freq
A controller to reduce the inuence of low frequencies on the attack pro-
cessing, so higher frequency = less bass inuence.
Should you notice clipping/distortion or big jumps in level caused by
the attack processing, please engage the Auto Gain switch for automatic
compensation.
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NVELOPE
EQ
Mode
Full
Range
Auto
Gain
RightOnEQ
Mode
Full
Range
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
5.0
-3.0
-15
8.05030
25
8k0
4k0
590
100
20
1k2
100
60
55
15k
7k0
1k3
200
50
2k5
1.0-1.0 200150 420300
dB Hz dB Hz
Attack Freq A Sustain Freq S
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
5.0
-3.0
-15
8.0
1.0-1.0
Stereo
Link
EQ
Mode
Full
Range
Auto
Gain
EQ
Mode
Full
Range
DISCRETE CLASS-A
STEREO IMPULSE SHAPER
Attack
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
1.0-1.0
200150
Sustain
Freq A
3.0
330
5.0
50
590
-5.0
8.0
30
1k2
-8.0
25
-15
4k0
8k0
20
dB
Hz
-111511
-15
dB
420300
1.0-1.0
Freq S
600
3.0
100
1k3
5.0
60
2k5
8.0
55
7k0
15k
50
Hz
Stereo
Left
Link
On
Linked Dual Band
NVELOPE
DISCRETE CLASS-A
STEREO IMPULSE SHAPER
Attack
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
1.0-1.0
200150
Sustain
Freq A
3.0
330
5.0
50
590
-5.0
8.0
30
1k2
-8.0
25
-15
4k0
8k0
20
dB
Hz
-111511
-15
dB
420300
1.0-1.0
Freq S
600
3.0
5.0
8.0
Left
100
1k3
60
2k5
55
7k0
On
15k
50
Hz
Right
On
1.0-1.0 200150 420300
Attack Freq A Sustain Freq S
-3.0
100
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
-15
dB Hz dB Hz
-3.0
5.0
590
-5.0
8.05030
1k2
-8.0
25
4k0
-111511
8k0
20
-15
1.0-1.0
200
100
1k3
5.0
2k5
60
8.0
55
7k0
15k
50
Unlinked Dual Band
Dual Band Mode
Dual Band mode functions basically the same as Full Range, but
it gives you more tweakability by assigning the attack and sus-
tain controls to individual frequency selectors.
The Freq A controller now sets the start frequency for attack processing,
while the Freq S controller determines the end frequency for sustain pro-
cessing. The function of the Attack and Sustain controllers remain the
same as in Full Range mode.
Note: Auto Gain is not oered in this mode as it is typically not needed in
dual band operation.
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NVELOPE
Full
Range
Auto
Gain
RightOnEQ
Mode
Full
Range
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
5.0
-3.0
-15
8.05030
25
8k0
4k0
590
100
20
1k2
100
60
55
15k
7k0
1k3
200
50
2k5
1.0-1.0 200150 420300
dB Hz dB Hz
Attack Freq A Sustain Freq S
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
5.0
-3.0
-15
8.0
1.0-1.0
Stereo
Link
Full
Range
Auto
Gain
Full
Range
DISCRETE CLASS-A
STEREO IMPULSE SHAPER
Attack
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
1.0-1.0
200150
Sustain
Freq A
3.0
330
5.0
50
590
-5.0
8.0
30
1k2
-8.0
25
-15
4k0
8k0
20
dB
Hz
-111511
-15
dB
420300
1.0-1.0
Freq S
600
3.0
100
1k3
5.0
60
2k5
8.0
55
7k0
15k
50
Hz
LeftOnEQ
Stereo
Link
Mode
Linked EQ
NVELOPE
DISCRETE CLASS-A
STEREO IMPULSE SHAPER
Attack
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
1.0-1.0
200150
Sustain
Freq A
3.0
330
5.0
50
590
-5.0
8.0
30
1k2
-8.0
25
-15
4k0
8k0
20
dB
Hz
-111511
-15
dB
420300
1.0-1.0
Freq S
600
3.0
5.0
8.0
LeftOnEQ
100
1k3
60
2k5
55
7k0
Mode
15k
50
Hz
RightOnEQ
Mode
1.0-1.0 200150 420300
Attack Freq A Sustain Freq S
-3.0
100
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
-15
dB Hz dB Hz
-3.0
5.0
590
-5.0
8.05030
1k2
-8.0
25
4k0
-111511
8k0
20
-15
1.0-1.0
200
100
1k3
5.0
2k5
60
8.0
55
7k0
15k
50
Unlinked EQ
EQ Mode
In EQ mode, the nvelope becomes a two band equalizer with a
high/low shelf characteristic, and even here the channel link for
processing stereo material can be activated.
Freq A now sets the frequency of the high shelf lter, while Attack deter-
mines the amount of cut (turn left) or boost (turn right) in this band.
Similarly, Freq S sets the frequency of the low shelf lter and Sustain de-
termines the amount of cut or boost.
Note: Auto Gain and Full Range have no inuence on the EQ.
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NVELOPE
Stereo
Link
EQ
Mode
Full
Range
EQ
Mode
dB
Sustain
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
5.0
-3.0
-15
8.0
1.0
-1.0
Stereo
Link
Full
Range
Auto
Gain
EQ
Mode
Full
Range
DISCRETE CLASS-A
STEREO IMPULSE SHAPER
Attack
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
1.0-1.0
200150
Sustain
Freq A
3.0
330
5.0
50
590
-5.0
8.0
30
1k2
-8.0
25
-15
4k0
8k0
20
dB
Hz
-111511
-15
dB
420300
1.0-1.0
Freq S
600
3.0
5.0
8.0
Left
100
1k3
60
2k5
55
7k0
On
15k
50
Hz
Right
Full
On
Range
1.0-1.0 200150 420300
Attack Freq A
-3.0
Auto
-5.0
5.0
-8.0
-111511
Gain
-15
dB Hz
100
590
8.05030
1k2
25
4k0
8k0
20
Freq S
200
100
1k3
2k5
60
55
7k0
15k
50
Hz
Dual Band (L) & Full Range (R)
NVELOPE
DISCRETE CLASS-A
STEREO IMPULSE SHAPER
Attack
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
1.0-1.0
200150
Sustain
Freq A
3.0
330
5.0
50
590
-5.0
8.0
30
1k2
-8.0
25
-15
4k0
8k0
20
dB
Hz
-111511
-15
dB
420300
1.0-1.0
Freq S
600
3.0
5.0
8.0
LeftOnEQ
100
1k3
60
2k5
55
7k0
Mode
15k
50
Hz
Right
On
1.0-1.0 200150 420300
Attack Freq A Sustain Freq S
-3.0
100
-5.0
-8.0
-111511
-15
dB Hz dB Hz
-3.0
5.0
590
-5.0
8.05030
1k2
-8.0
25
4k0
-111511
8k0
20
-15
1.0-1.0
200
100
1k3
5.0
2k5
60
8.0
55
7k0
15k
50
EQ (L) & Dual Band (R)
Mixed Mode
When the nvelope is not in Stereo Link mode, the two individu-
al channels can be used as dierent processors simultaneously.
For example, you can shape one signal in Dual Band mode in channel L
and a completely dierent signal in Full Range mode in channel R.
Or, you can connect the output of channel L to the input of channel R,
and then process the frequency response with the EQ rst, followed by
some nice Dual Band impulse shaping...
As you can imagine, there are lots of possible combinations!
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Technical Details
Frequency response: <10 Hz - 400 kHz (-3.0 dB)
THD+N @ 0 dBu, 20 Hz - 22 kHz: 0.006 %
THD+N @ +10 dBu, 20 Hz - 22 kHz: 0.01 %
Noise oor, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Full Range, EQ): -90.0 dBu
Noise oor, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (Dual Band): -87.0 dBu
(A-weighted)
Dynamic range, 20 Hz - 22 kHz: 112 dB
Maximum input level: +21 dBu
Maximum output level: +21 dBu
Input impedance: 10 kOhm
Output impedance: 68 Ohm
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, 01.08.2012 - Ruben Tilgner & Dominik Klaßen
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Warranty Info
The nvelope is covered by a limited warranty for a period of 2 years
against defects in parts and labor from the date of purchase. Natural
wear is not covered by this warranty. Repairs or replacements will not
extend the warranty period.
The warranty is given to the original purchaser only and is not transfer-
able. elysia will only give warranty on products purchased through au-
thorized elysia dealers. The warranty will only be valid in the country of
the original purchase unless otherwise pre-authorized by elysia.
All warranties become void when the product has been damaged by
misuse, accident, neglect, modication, tampering or unauthorized al-
teration by anyone other than elysia authorized service personnel.
The warrantor assumes no liability for property damage or any other inci-
dental or consequential damage whatsoever which may result from fail-
ure of this product. Any and all warrantees of merchantability and tness
implied by law are limited to the duration of the expressed warranty.
elysia will not pay for express or overnight freight service or pay for ship-
ments to locations outside Germany. All damages caused by transport
are not covered by this warranty.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state. Some of the above limitations may
not apply to you.
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Legal Info
The information in this document is subject to change without further
notice and shall not be deemed as an obligation or warranty of any kind
by the manufacturer. No warranties, express or implied, are made with
regard to the quality, suitability or accuracy of this document.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the contents of this docu-
ment and/or the associated products at any time without the provision
of prior notice. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for damages of
any kind arising from the use, or the inability to use this product or its
documentation.
The information in this document is subject to copyright. All rights, tech-
nical changes and errata are reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form or for any purpose without the
explicitly written permission of the copyright holders.
elysia and nvelope are registered trademarks of elysia GmbH. Other
product and brand names contained in this document are used for iden-
tication purposes only. All registered trademarks, product designations
or brand names used in this document are the property of their respec-
tive owners.
This product is manufactured according to the 2002/95/
EC directive. The purpose of this directive of the Euro-
pean Union is the Restriction of Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) in electronic equipment in order to protect health and nature.
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