Union Audio elara.6 Linear 4+2 Channel DJ Mixer

With four dual-input channels, two aux sends, dual cueing systems and four-band channel EQ, the Elara 6 is a total powerhouse from Union Audio. Pristine, audiophile-grade sound and rock-solid build quality. Supplier's Notes: The elara.6 is a premium, no-compromise, audio mix tool designed for both club installation and the professional DJ/Live- Producer. Itfeatures four, dual input channels, each with a 4-band EQ, carefully tuned for maximum musicality, and two Auxiliary sends. In addition, each channel has a dual Cue for easy artist handover, or Back-to-Back sets, and a beautifully weighted fader with an ultra-linear curve. On either side of the four main channels are the two Analogue Processing (AP) strips, taking creativity to new levels . Each AP section features a raft of creative tools - Filter (switchable High-Pass or Low-Pass) with Resonance and Frequency controls. The Drive control, with active side-chain, can be used to add subtle character to the mix, or maxed for the darkest, deepest distortion, while retaining high frequency clarity and stereo imagery. The Drive control adjusts the level at which a signal running through the Analogue Processor strip is clipped, thus creating harmonic distortion as an effect. As heavy signal clipping significantly reduces the amplitude, the Drive control features automatic side-chain makeup gain to restore the pre clipped level. The "Side Chain" LED will illuminate brightly when this system is active. The VCF Filter can be switched to either a High-Pass Filter (HPF) or Low-Pass Filter (LPF) by flipping the small Toggle switch, crea!ng a a swept frequency performance effect, or as pre-set frequency mix tool to instantly cut the low or high frequencies of any channel routed to the Filter. Unique to the elara.6 is the audio Width control. This circuit creates a Mid-Channel by combining the LeB and Right stereo signal, and a Side-Channel by subtractng the LeB and Right stereo signal. The Width control then varies the ratio of the Mid and Side signal level, to either reduce the stereo width to Mono, Reverse Stereo, Normal Stereo, or Extra Wide. The effect this control has on the audio is totally dependent on how the stereo image of the track was originally mixed in the studio, but it can introduce some very unique and interesting sounds, especially when used in conjunction with the other tools in the AP strip. For further audio processing, the output from each AP can be routed to the Auxiliary 1 Send, either pre or post the AP ON switch. The two Mic/Stereo Returns feature a 4-band EQ with semi-parametric swept mid, plus a further 2 Auxiliary Sends and dual Cue system. The Returns can also be routed to the AP system and Crossfader. The elara.6 also features two fully-featured Stereo Return/Microphone channels located to the leB of the mixer front panel. They are used to add additional audio sources to the main mix, as return channels for external effects, or as microphone inputs. Both Stereo Returns can be routed to the Analogue Processors (See page 10) and the crossfader for maximum versa!lity. Aux 1 can be configured as either pre-fader (down) or post-fader (up), determining where in the signal path the send is sourced from, and how it interacts with the channel's fader level. Pre-fader sends are useful when you need to send a constant signal for monitoring or external processing, while post-fader sends are beneficial for adding effects relative to the channel's level in the main mix, delays reverbs, etc. Aux 2 is permanently configured as a Post Fader send. The Return channels feature a semi-parametric EQ with swept mid-range and fixed HF and LF. Boost/Cut is symmetrical +/- 15dB with a mid frequency sweep range from approximately 150Hz to 2kHz The Master section includes the two Mix level controls, Main Mix buss metering, the Booth monitor section, and primary Headphone monitor. Two, ten point peak reading LED meters provide a visual indica!on of the Mix buss level. Although the elara.6 has a considerable 28dB of headroom, and is unlikely to suffer from clipping due to high signal levels, it is recommended to keep the average signal level between "3 and +6. Occasional peaks to +9 is acceptable but opera!on with the PK LED ON is best avoided due to the possibility of damaging any connected PA systems or clipping soundcards, record devices etc. When a Channel or Return Cue 1 Button is activated, the Main Meters will automatically switchover to give a stereo level reading of the Pre-Fade signal level for that Channel/Return. When a Channel or Return Cue 1 is active and the Split button is pressed, the LeB Meter displays the Cue signal level, and the Right Meter displays the Main Mix buss level. It can also easily be reconfigured as either a Linear Fader or Rotary Fader mixer just by swapping over the optional fader plates, a process that takes less than a minute.