Elysia Skulpter 500: Where Design meets musicality.

[@MrKarstlok]

Please keep doing these videos! What a great format combining your musical talents and presentation skills!

[@alecbrits]

Thank you so very much!! :) will keep going, lots planned for the next couple years!

[@TheAudioCzar]

This is one of my favorite 500 series pres

[@alecbrits]

Same here! :)

[@nkozi]

Worth the wait to hear you put these in action. Sounds sick!

[@alecbrits]

Agreed! They are ace units. Thanks for the questions! =)

[@frankweber356]

Unbelievable songwriting and musician Talent......

[@alecbrits]

Thank you so much Frank! That’s extremely kind. :)

[@vascobrits5544]

Precious lyrics Alec, top quality presentation all round. So looking forward to that album… ❤❤

[@alecbrits]

Thank you so much! :D ❤️

[@LittleHandsConcrete]

Great track Alec! and a nice review.

[@snoopywalker1881]

What I love about Alec is that even thought all his instruments are middle of the road guitars, basses, drums…. everything sounds wonderful. It’s the player not the instrument….and of course mikes / recording. Way to Go Alex

[@alecbrits]

Thanks so much! :D

[@pedroahets]

Those Tama drums are not middle of the road at all! Those are some premium drums, and he make them sound great!

[@olastrandh2977]

nice song. love the chorus

[@alecbrits]

Thank you so much! :)

[@thesneakysloth8481]

The push And hold 48v is such a great idea, would want this on all preamps.

[@alecbrits]

Totally agree! =)

[@68Snaps]

Thanks a million times for answering my question. You rock! (Great musical performance as usual btw! )

[@alecbrits]

Thanks so much! =)

[@GloveBunniesVideos]

Great song and great device!

[@alecbrits]

Thank you so much! :D

[@glennbucc7107]

Your videos are great, I love your studio and you provide some if the most insightful reviews. My question is how do we listen to the songs your recorded that sound so good in our cars on our way to work?

[@alecbrits]

I’ll be releasing music on streaming services in the future. :)

[@LondonSteveLee]

That's a very dark sounding channel strip - nice - sounds like an old console.

[@alecbrits]

Thanks for your input! :)

[@vascobrits5544]

Brilliant!!!!

[@alecbrits]

🚀🚀🚀

[@fattohead]

I have camden 500's , they're really really clean so I'd really like to hear a 1 to 1 comparision with these two. Yes, we're looking for a comparision video Sir! ((=

[@alecbrits]

I’ll do what I can! :)

[@revevague6256]

Sounds great!

[@alecbrits]

Wicked sounding units for sure!

[@2grandbaby854]

I think the one downside of this device is how it handles your vocals. Idk if it’s just me but with some of the other high end preamps you’ve used your vocal just sounds finished on the way in. One thing I love about your demos is how everything sits so well without actually mixing, it really helped me to understand the value of preamps.

[@alecbrits]

Interesting observation! I persoanlly loved singing into this device. The compression felt great to have in the performances. I really enjoy seeing everyones take on the gear, thank you for your input! =)

[@nocuelatio9798]

excellent review!

[@alecbrits]

Thank you so much! =)

[@nath7185]

Thank you for the quality content Alec :) I sold my Camden 500 as I found it a bit too perfect and boring, and Mojo wasn’t to my taste. Ended up using it just for the Hi-Z in… In comparison, can the Skulptor be noticeably more exciting and coloured with the 2 ‘shape’ flavours?

[@alecbrits]

It’s hard to say what would be the right choice, or what would be more exciting to for you. For me personally I tend to lean on microphones and instruments for colour primarily, then the pre I choose highlights that flavour.

[@1kingstan795]

Do you plan on trying this new product combined? elysia skulpter mpressor qube Series Microphone Preamp and Compressor

[@oceansiderecordingstudio]

Great demo

[@alecbrits]

Thanks so much! =)

[@bigdap100]

🤔 If Michael McDonald and Tracey Chapman had a son named Alec Brits... I wouldn’t be surprised!🎶

[@alecbrits]

That is a huge compliment, thank you so much! =)

[@samueloluyinkaojomu6548]

If you are faced with this 2 scenerio which would you prefer or go for. Option 1 is tracking with an Apollo twin x using universal audio prepamps and compressors for traking in or Option 2 Using an Audient ID44 mkii with real analog compressors as inserts for tracking. Which would you go for if you are tracking vocals, saxophone, bass and guitar and mixing 100% in the box without UAD plugins

[@alecbrits]

Once I try the ID44, ill let you know. =)

[@von_Apa]

Thanks for a great video! I am looking for a Preamp, and I want it to work fine for audio book reading and pop vocals. What should you look for in that category of choices?🎉

[@alecbrits]

I would reacg out to some other voice over artists and ask them what they think in this department. I would assume a relatively clean mic pre, clean Pre and comp, with a very well treated room would be a pretty solid start.

[@LondonSteveLee]

Should probably put it up against another budget 500 channel strip rather than a Camden Pre - perhaps an HRK CS566.

[@alecbrits]

Thanks for your input! :)

[@muratbeimbet3864]

Hi,Alec what name of your kick drum and snare?

[@alecbrits]

Tama Starclassic Bubinga Kick. 22x16. Tana starclassic brass 14x6.5. :)

[@muratbeimbet3864]

@@alecbrits Danke Alec

[@muratbeimbet3864]

@@alecbrits Keep going!

[@braxal6983]

Alec, I know this maybe the wrong place to ask but I am about to make a purchase on a mic pre amp and liked your Neve Newton channel video. If I were to buy the Newton do you think I would have been really better off with the Shelford channel? also if you could only pick one mic pre amp which brand and model would you own?

[@BrianSladek]

I have owned many preamps and have all Rupert Neve, Maag, Api, Cranbourne, ect. Mic preamps are overrated, but yes they are important. The EQ and Compressor I prefer no tracking eq and a 1176 or La2a compressor after the preamp, but not required. My 2 cents is get a phenomenal mic first, and a good interface if you don’t already. Lastly if you are recording Room treatment is unflashy, but trumps everything in recording. Between the two you mentioned, I prefer the shelford channel with the input and output transformers, but either is high end and will yield great results

[@alecbrits]

I tend agree with you there Brian! =)

[@braxal6983]

@@BrianSladek Right now I am using a RME UFX III the the Lauten Atlantis mic. I do have a old Demeter Tube Mic pre-amp VTMP-2a and thought getting one of these fancy Neve Newtons so I can use it for tracking and use the unit as an insert on certain things. I have the new AS78 from Audioscape which is very much an 1178. Thoughts?

[@BrianSladek]

@@braxal6983 Nice! My recommendations is definitely another mic could help, but depends on your focus. RME has great preamps, yet if your after the Rupert Neve sound and don’t have any solid state Neve transformer type pres or outboard gear than a you will enjoy the neuton or shelford since they are different from your current setup. If you record a lot of instruments and some vocals, I wouldn’t get this and focus on individual pieces as you will inevitably prefer different mic/pre/ect chains on different things. If you do mostly vocals or minimal instruments I think you’ll love either strip. I am partial to the shelford. A lot of pro mix engineers mixing in the box are getting tracks that are recorded through an excellent channel strip, but if you don’t know what you are doing you can ruin a recording as it is baked in. Best of luck! We are all on our own audio obsessive journey’s and don’t be afraid to return something if you don’t like it or spend all of your savings either would be my biggest suggestions :)

[@braxal6983]

@@BrianSladek I very much appreciate your input. I just want to have the very best I can get for the money. If you think I would be happy with the Newton I can go that way. The price range is up my alley considering all the other large ticket Items I have already purchased. I will be using it for vocals and acoustic guitars. If you have any other suggestions please let me know. I value your opinion.

[@deadgrafixcom]

I use this together with (Cranborne Audio) Camden and I would say it's a nice combo, at least for me. So, Camden is first for preamp and some Mojo, Skulpter following up with light compression and tone shaping. Voilá!

[@alecbrits]

Sounds like a wicked combo to me! =)

[@jmdmusicstudios2026]

So this unit won’t work with a modern API lunchbox 6 slot? :(

[@alecbrits]

It will! :)

[@ParadNorthProd]

Can't help but think that their decision to use their own chassis is less about sonic performance, than it is a way to sell their own hardware. 500 series can already support voltages high enough for very clear audio.

[@alecbrits]

I like that we have the option to buy the units themselves, or in the qube format. =)

[@snoopywalker1881]

Uh Yeah no….Do you really think that Elysia wants to get into the power supply business when Rupert Neve already makes a solid super powerful chassis. ITs a distraction to Elysia, but they must believe they need some kind of special power needs

[@ParadNorthProd]

You can buy the Skulpter units as EITHER 500 series for $899 each, or a pair inside of one these Elysia Qubes for for $1949. Same units. So, in effect, the Qube is a 500 series chassis. @@snoopywalker1881

[@roman2374]

This unit exists as a regular 500 series unit. The qube is just an easy way to pick up these units without needing to invest into a lunchbox system if this is your first 500 series component. Also very practical for a compact touring setup.

[@edmc2]

😎

[@alecbrits]

Thank you! =)

[@FifineZier]

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[@alecbrits]

Thanks so much. :) not sure what your product is.

[@FifineZier]

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