xlter
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 lter wonderland!
Thank you very much for purchasing the xlter – one of the quite few
true linked stereo EQs in the market.
The xlter gives you the expensive sound of an all class-A equalizer in a
surprisingly aordable package, with a precise stereo image based on
computer-selected, stepped potentiometers and low tolerance lm ca-
pacitors.
This EQ is serious about exibility. It oers high and low shelf bands
which can be switched into high and low cut lters with resonance, two
mid peak lters with wide and narrow Q, plus additional passive LC stag-
es with shielded coils for a glorious top end.
With its exceptionally open sound, straight transient projection and solid
punch, the xlter is the perfect match for your xpressor – or any other
piece of delicious outboard gear!
Index
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Passive Massage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Low Shelf/Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
High Shelf/Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Low Mid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
High Mid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
XFILTER
CLASS-A
STEREO EQUALIZER
-12
Gain
-8.0
1.0-1.0
4.0
8.0
-14
14
16
-16
dB
10080
Freq
150
40
12
30
200
400
25
600
900
20
Hz
1.0-1.0
Gain
3.0
-5.0
-9.0
5.0
-11
11
13
-13
dB
300200
Freq
400
100
70
9.0
50
2k2
45
Hz
Hit
Low
600
1k0
1k5
Low Mid
It!
Cut
Narrow Q
Gain (Low Shelf)
Boosts or cuts the low frequency range » p. 8
Frequency (Low Shelf)
Sets the frequency for the low shelf lter » p. 8
Gain (Low Mid)
Boosts or cuts the low mid frequency range » p. 10
Frequency (Low Mid)
Sets the center frequency for the low mid peak lter » p. 10
Hit It!
Activates the xlter (LED on) or deactivates it with a hardwire bypass
(LED o)
Low Cut
Switches the low shelf lter (LED o ) into a low cut lter with resonance
(LED on) » p. 8
Narrow Q (Low Mid)
Changes the Q factor of the low mid lter from a wide curve (LED o) to
a narrow curve (LED on) » p. 10
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High Mid
Narrow Q
1.0-1.0 2k52k0 5k04k0
Gain Freq Gain Freq
High
Passive
Cut
Massage
-3.0
-5.0
-9.0
-11
-13
dB Hz
1k5
5.0
1k0
9.0
500
11
13
4k5
350
8k0
12k
16k
300
1.0-1.0
-4.0
-8.0
-12
-14
-16
dB
3k0
8.0
2k0
1k0
12
800
14
16
10k
16k
22k
28k
700
Hz
Narrow Q (High Mid)
Changes the Q factor of the high mid lter from a wide curve (LED o) to
a narrow curve (LED on) » p. 11
High Cut
Switches the high shelf lter (LED o ) into a high cut lter with reso-
nance (LED on) » p. 9
Passive Massage
Activates a special passive LC lter network (LED on) or deactivates this
additional xed band (LED o) » p. 7
Gain (High Mid)
Boosts or cuts the high mid frequency range » p. 11
Frequency (High Mid)
Sets the center frequency for the high mid peak lter » p. 11
Gain (High Shelf)
Boosts or cuts the high frequency range » p. 9
Frequency (High Shelf)
Sets the frequency for the high shelf lter » p. 9
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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
xlter
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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Passive Massage
Mmm... The beautiful sheen a passive EQ adds on top of everything. We
all love it, we all need it!
Well, here is the good news: In addition to its four exible active bands,
the xlter features a switchable xed LC lter for polishing the high fre-
quency range.
The lter mainly consists of a capacitor and a coil per channel, but unlike
the standard shelving designs, it has a slight resonance peak at 12 kHz
and starts to fall o at 17 kHz.
This way, the saturation-like storage eect of the shielded coil focuses on
the area around the peak without pushing the complete high frequency
spectrum too much.
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Low Shelf
Low Cut
8
High Shelf
High Cut
9
Low Mid (Wide Q)
Low Mid (Narrow Q)
10
High Mid (Wide Q)
High Mid (Narrow Q)
11
16k
10k
22k
28k
Hz
700
3k0
800
2k0
1k0
12
8.0
14
16
1.0-1.0
dB
-16
-4.0
-14
-8.0
-12
8k0
4k5
12k
16k
300
1k5
350
1k0
500
9.0
5.0
11
Gain Freq Gain Freq
13
1.0-1.0 2k52k0 5k04k0
dB Hz
-13
-3.0
-11
-5.0
-9.0
16k
10k
22k
28k
Hz
700
3k0
800
2k0
1k0
12
8.0
14
16
1.0-1.0
dB
-16
-4.0
-14
-8.0
-12
8k0
4k5
12k
16k
300
1k5
350
1k0
500
9.0
5.0
11
Gain Freq Gain Freq
13
1.0-1.0 2k52k0 5k04k0
dB Hz
-13
-3.0
-11
-5.0
-9.0
12
High Mid High Passive
Narrow Q Cut Massage
It! Cut Narrow Q
Hit Low Low Mid
1k0
600
1k5
400
2k2
45
50
100
70
9.0
5.0
11
3.0
13
1.0-1.0
-13
-11
-5.0
-9.0
400
200
600
150
900
20
25
40
30
12
8.0
14
4.0
16
1.0-1.0 10080 300200
dB Hz dB Hz
-16
-14
Gain Freq Gain Freq
-8.0
-12
CLASS-A
XFILTER
STEREO EQUALIZER
High Mid High Passive
Narrow Q Cut Massage
It! Cut Narrow Q
Hit Low Low Mid
1k0
600
1k5
400
2k2
45
50
100
70
9.0
5.0
11
3.0
13
1.0-1.0
-13
-11
-5.0
-9.0
400
200
600
150
900
20
25
40
30
12
8.0
14
4.0
16
1.0-1.0 10080 300200
dB Hz dB Hz
-16
-14
Gain Freq Gain Freq
-8.0
-12
CLASS-A
XFILTER
STEREO EQUALIZER
Technical Details
Frequency response: <10 Hz - 400 kHz (-3.0 dB)
THD+N @ 0 dBu, 20 Hz - 22 kHz: 0.0018 %
THD+N @ +10 dBu, 20 Hz - 22 kHz: 0.005 %
Noise oor, 20 Hz - 20 kHz (A-weighted): -98 dBu
Dynamic range, 20 Hz - 22 kHz: 120 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, 01.09.2013 - Ruben Tilgner & Dominik Klaßen
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Warranty Info
The xlter 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 xlter are registered trademarks of elysia GmbH. Other prod-
uct and brand names contained in this document are used for identica-
tion purposes only. All registered trademarks, product designations or
brand names used in this document are the property of their respective
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.
Dispose separately!
Version 1.1 © 2014 elysia GmbH
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elysia GmbH
Am Panneschopp 18
41334 Nettetal
Germany
info@elysia.com Printed in Germany
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