This item has been carefully inspected, tested and serviced by our expert tech team. All vintage, used and open-box items we sell are backed by an industry-leading warranty. Expand your studio with confidence knowing that we have you covered.

The elysia Karacter 500 Series Stereo Saturator offers two individual channels that can be used in dual mono, linked stereo and even Mid/Side configuration, making it a remarkably flexible tool for any imaginable studio or live scenario. The karacter’s unique Color filter network allows subtle or extreme harmonics-frequency relation tweaks, while the integrated mix control for parallel signal processing helps to dial in just the right amount of enhancement or grit. Add THD generation with a soft touch, wide ranges of asymmetrical low noise clipping, massive sonic mayhem – an incredible range of options are available. Stepped potentiometers ensure a fast and precise recall of earlier settings.

• 100% Class A Topology: Expensive boutique sound made affordable
• Mastering-Grade Saturation: Gentle THD generation with a soft characteristic
• Tube-Inspired Distortion: Wide ranges of asymmetrical low noise clipping
• Glorious Destruction: Turbo Boost for massive sonic mayhem
• Color Filter: Harmonics-frequency relation tweaks
• Dual Mono/Stereo Link/Mid Side Signal matrix for maximum flexibility.
• Stepped Controllers: Fast and easy recall guaranteed.
• Made in Germany: Build quality without compromise.

Vintage King offers an industry-leading level of technical service and warranty support on our used and vintage items. Our used item warranty periods are as follows:

• Analog Outboard Gear – 1 Year
• Microphones – 1 Year (excluding capsules, tubes, and ribbon elements)
• Speakers – 1 Year (excluding drivers)
• Digital Outboard Gear – 30 Days