Karacter 500
Best character processor for professional audio engineers.
This 500 Series module offers a vast palette of sonic textures, from subtle saturation to aggressive distortion. Its dual-channel design and flexible routing options allow for creative parallel processing and precise tonal shaping, all within a discrete Class-A circuit.
$1129.00
In stock
at
Front End Audio
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/
5
Category Rank
217
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1231
#217 in Effects Processors
Price vs Category Average
+93%
Above average
Frequency response (Dry)
104003
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< Hz - kHz (- dB)
Who it's for
- Audio engineers crafting unique and impactful sounds
- Producers desiring nuanced control over their sound's intensity
- Mastering engineers shaping intricate stereo images
Who should skip it
- Newcomers to professional audio hardware setups
- Hobbyists or small studios with limited financial resources
- Users expecting a broad range of processing capabilities
Performance breakdown
Saturation Versatility
Transitions seamlessly from subtle harmonic warmth to aggressive, creative sonic destruction.
Stereo Flexibility
Dual mono, stereo link, and M/S modes offer immense routing possibilities.
Recall Precision
Stepped controllers ensure exact settings for repeatable studio sessions.
Build Quality
Discrete Class-A topology delivers high-end, professional-grade audio performance.
Parallel Processing
Integrated mix stages make blending dry and wet signals effortless.
Harmonic Shaping
Unique color control provides surgical command over frequency-specific harmonic content.
Key Specs
Frequency response (Dry)
<10 Hz - 400 kHz (-3 dB)
Frequency response (Wet)
<10 Hz - 27 kHz (-3 dB)
THD+N (Dry) @ +10 dBu
0.024 %
THD+N (Wet) @ 0 dBu Max Drive
35.1 %
Noise floor
-91 dBu
Dynamic range
112 dB
Maximum Input level
+21 dBu
Maximum Output level
+21 dBu
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