Yes. Any standard 500 series frame will work like API 500 Series, Radial Workhorse, Neve 8804, Lindell 506, and others. If it takes a standard 500 series module, the EL&R fits.
No. The EL&R is entirely analog. Route to your 500 series rack just like any other module, not as a device your computer needs to see. Plug in and it works.
Any standard effect pedal will work. And if it has a 9V or 12V input, the DC power cn power it. Fuzz, reverb, delay, overdrive, chorus, phaser, tremolo — all fair game. The DC power outputs on the front panel run two pedals simultaneously.
INPUT puts the Cinemag transformer before the RETURN so the wet signal passed through the transformer.
OUTPUT places the transformer before the SEND so the warmth and saturation gets added before your effects.
Use INPUT if you want a cleaner send and warmer return. Use OUTPUT if you want the transformer character on the full effects chain. BYPASS removes it entirely if you want the most clean fidelity for amplifer reamping or clean effects chains.
Absolutely! Connect your DAW output to the SEND jack and run a 1/4" cable into your amplifier. The EL&R is now a Reamper. Mic up your amplifier, arm a track and hit record!
We love playing with the transformer and impedance options here fo the best tone!
First check that the DC output voltage switch matches your pedal's requirement — one output is fixed at 9V, one is switchable between 9V and 12V. Check the cable connection. If the pedal still doesn't power on, try it with a standard wall wart to confirm the pedal itself is working. Contact us if the issue persists.
Start by checking your cable runs. Long unbalanced cable runs can pick up interference. If you're getting ground loop hum, try the GROUND LIFT switch on the back panel. Make sure your pedal power supply isn't shared with other noisy gear. If the issue persists after checking these, get in touch.
No. BYPASS removes the transformer entirely from the signal path. The signal passes through the impedance matching circuit but gets no transformer character. It's as clean as the circuit allows.
Yes. You can chain as many pedals as you want in series between the SEND and RETURN jacks. The two DC outputs on the front panel power two pedals. For additional power, use a standard effects power supply alongside the EL&R.
One year from date of purchase. Full details in the warranty section below.