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WesAudio _HYPERION 500 Series Parametric Equalizer with Digital Recall

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WesAudio _HYPERION 500 Series Parametric Equalizer with Digital Recall
Key Features
  • Two Channels with Four Bands per Channel
  • Digital Recall and Plug-In Control
  • Supports DAW and Analog Automation
  • Stereo, Dual Mono, and Mid-Side Modes
Merging the best of analog and digital worlds, the WesAudio _HYPERION 500 series two-channel parametric EQ offers extremely flexible equalization, precise control, and the powerful luxury of digital total recall. On the analog side, it provides high headroom of +24 dBu and two-stage THD coloration for big tone that'll help you get pro impact in your tracks, mixes, and masters. Plus, there's true bypass, per-band bypass, and hardware A/B switching, so you can easily compare dry versus EQ'd or two different configurations of settings.
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WesAudio HYPERION Overview

Merging the best of analog and digital worlds, the WesAudio _HYPERION 500 series two-channel parametric EQ offers extremely flexible equalization, precise control, and the powerful luxury of digital total recall. On the analog side, it provides high headroom of +24 dBu and two-stage THD coloration for big tone that'll help you get pro impact in your tracks, mixes, and masters. Plus, there's true bypass, per-band bypass, and hardware A/B switching, so you can easily compare dry versus EQ'd or two different configurations of settings.

When it comes to the digital integration, _HYPERION is high-tech with USB connectivity and plug-in control. It has 12 touch-sensitive encoders that not only adjust the settings of the analog circuitry, but also allow you to write real-time automation from _HYPERION to your DAW. Alternatively, you can draw automation in the DAW and _HYPERION will react accordingly. Whether you use it in stereo, dual mono, or mid-side, _HYPERION offers bell and shelf modes for the low and high band, fully parametric high-mid and low-mid bands, and a high-pass filter.

Versatile Parametric EQ
WesAudio's _HYPERION implements flexible parametric equalization into a 500 Series module and brings with it one of the most demanded features in the audio industry—digital recall. Its innovative design utilizes 15 VCAs per channel to provide essentially noiseless parameter changes and a very musical nature.
Four Bands plus HPF
_HYPERION is a 4-band EQ with switchable gain range for 5 or 15 dB boost/cut per band. Each band has its own bypass. Additionally, there is a post-EQ output control for level matching and more flexibility.

  • High Band: 2 to 25 kHz (bell or shelf)
  • High-Mid Band: 600 Hz to 8 kHz with full Q control
  • Low-Mid Band: 200 Hz to 2.5 kHz with full Q control
  • Low Band: 30 to 350 Hz (bell or shelf)
  • High-Pass Filter: up to 350 Hz at 6 or 12 dB/octave slopes
Two Channels, Multiple Modes
_HYPERION can work in three different modes (stereo, dual mono, and mid-side), which makes it the perfect solution for multiple applications from tracking to mixing to mastering.
500 Series Compatible
Regardless its extensions, _HYPERION is fully compatible with the 500 series standard. Digital features can be enabled through the mini-USB socket on the front panel.
ng500 Series
Each WesAudio device in ng500 (Next Generation 500 series) product line is equipped with a special connector. This connector is an extension to the 500 series, and allows your device to be managed/recalled through specialized GCon protocol (e.g. _TITAN 500 series 10-slot frame). This extension is compatible with the 500 series standardized plug type; however, some manufacturers apply enormous screws to the plug itself, which prevent the device from fitting in. Based on official research, more than 90% of available 500 series racks will fit just fine. Currently known exceptions include:

  • Rupert Neve Designs 500 series Racks (R6 & R10)
  • Aphex 500 series rack
  • Some older BAE racks (not produced anymore)
  • Midas L6 (module won’t fit to the very end on slots 3 and 6
  • Midas L10 (module won’t fit to the very end on slots 4 and 8
Hardware A/B
Even using _HYPERION as a pure analog signal processor, you can easily switch between two parallel settings with the magic of simple A/B buttons.
THD
THD stands for "total harmonic distortion" and it allows you to saturate your signal with beautiful analog color with two different intensity levels. Choose "Mid" for 1% THD or "High" for 2.5% THD.
Total Recall and Plug-In Control
Along with classic analog EQ, you receive one of the most demanded features in the audio industry—total recall. Plus, full plug-in control (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, and AAX DSP) makes _HYPERION compatible with most, if not all, major DAWs. This total integration with your beloved DAW will change your workflow forever. Use the stereo plug-in on one track to manage all three modes of operation for _HYPERION, or use two mono plug-ins on different tracks to manage each channel separately.
Analog Automation
It's very common to want different device settings based on song sections. Now it is possible; just draw automation lines in your DAW and the _HYPERION analog device will follow. And remember, you can use the 12 touch-sensitive encoders to record automation to your DAW.
Additional Features
  • Fully digitally controlled analog circuit
  • Two channels, operable in stereo, dual mono, or mid-side
  • +24 dBu of headroom
  • Digital recall can be achieved by connecting directly through the mini-USB socket on the front panel, or using it inside a _TITAN chassis
  • Dedicated stereo plug-in to manage all modes of operation
  • 12 touch-sensitive encoders, perfect for recording automation of all parameters to your DAW in real time
  • True bypass and per-band bypass
  • Input and output metering with clip detection
  • Flexible parametric EQ GUI
  • Free software and firmware upgrades
UPC: 590666029908

WesAudio HYPERION Specs

Function
Equalizer
Number of Channels
2 (Stereo, Dual Mono, or Mid-Side)
Inputs
2 x Balanced Line Inputs via 500 Series Multipin Connector
Outputs
2 x Balanced Line Outputs via 500 Series Multipin Connector
USB
1 x Mini-USB Port (Front Panel)
Plug-In Formats
VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, and AAX DSP
Input Impedance
10 Kilohms
Output Impedance
<100 Ohms
Bands
High: 2 to 25 kHz (Bell or Shelf)
High-Mid: 600 Hz to 8 kHz with Full Q Control
Low-Mid: 200 Hz to 2.5 kHz with Full Q Control
Low: 30 to 350 Hz (Bell or Shelf)
High-Pass Filter
6 or 12 dB/Octave
Gain Range
±5 dB in 0.083 dB Steps
±15 dB in 0.25 dB Steps
Control Steps
HF: 256
HMF: 256
LMF: 256
LF: 200
HPF: 128
Frequency Response
10 Hz to 150 kHz (-2 dB)
Maximum Signal Level
+24 dBu
THD
Mid Switch: 1%
High Switch: 2.5%
THD + N
All Bands at 0 Gain: <0.003% (1 kHz, 0 dBu)
+15 dB Band Boost: <0.15% (1 kHz, 0 dBu)
Crosstalk
< -100 dB
Power Consumption
150 mA per Rail
Dimensions
3 x 5.2 x 6.2" / 7.6 x 13.3 x 15.8 cm
Weight
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.145 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.2 x 6.3 x 4"

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