Eventide Eclipse (2001)
A 19" rack-mounted digital multi-effects processor with 24-bit conversion and 96kHz sampling, released in 2001.
Overview
The Eventide Eclipse is a digital multi-effects processor sold under Eventide's HARMONIZER® line. It was introduced in September 2001. It is a line-level device with a dual processing engine architecture, so it runs in stereo or mono. Eventide marketed it as a high-end unit. It has deeper editing and routing options than the H9 series, and its extensive I/O makes it very versatile. It is no longer in production - Sweetwater lists it as "no longer available" - but studios still go looking for it.
Specifications
| Sample Rates | 96kHz, 88.2kHz, 48kHz, 44.1kHz, word clock |
| Digital Inputs/Outputs | 2 Channels of AES/EBU, S/PDIF (Optical or Coaxial) |
| Digital I/O Connectors | XLR for AES-EBU, RCA for S/PDIF, Toslink optical for IEC568 |
| Dimensions | 1.75 x 19 x 10.5" / 4.5 x 48.3 x 26.7 cm |
| Weight | 9 lb / 4.1 kg (net) |
| Architecture | Dual-Effects-Block Architecture |
| Digital Conversion | 24-bit |
| Form Factor | 19" rack |
Design
The Eclipse has a dual processing engine architecture, which gives it independent stereo and mono processing paths. Internal relays connect the analog XLR inputs and outputs when you select them. It runs at line level. Digital I/O is XLRs for AES-EBU, RCA connectors for S/PDIF, and Toslink optical ports.
Context
Eventide positioned the Eclipse as a premium unit. At launch it was noted as the only processor in its class with 24-bit conversion and 96kHz sampling. It does more than the H9 Max and has deeper editing and routing. The V4 firmware update was free to existing owners.
Market
The original retail price was $1995 for the V4 version, and the listed price was 2400€ in 2016. Used units can be had for under $1000. The used H9 Max typically costs over $500, so the Eclipse is the cost-effective choice. One unit was documented in great shape, with minor wear and fully functional.
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