MOTHER WAI 2950 (wire and iron) is a 3-Band, completely discrete class A inductor based ,500 series eq. In a way, we recreated the legendary W295, an EQ famous for its magically beautiful “high shelf” and real vintage vibe, the secret weapon of many producers over the past decades. Input and output are balanced by Mother's custom high class transformers. A special challenge was the output transformer, which with the integrated LPF at 20khz is a really critical element to not lose the well-known sonic character and the choice ultimately fell on the 50% Nickel core. Also, the impedance of the input transformer, (which in the geniune unit was relatively low) was incrased to today's standards and all this resulted in an extended low freq response and a slightly “excited” sound, if we compare it with the Siemens module. The PCB board is full of NOS BSX46 Phillips transistors, and as much as possible Siemens NOS film capacitors. All controls are stepped.
How it sounds?
Completely magical, huge, but still focused low end and incredibly sweet highs, creamy
mid range, very characteristic for an inductor based circuit.
Where can it be used?
Anywhere where you actually want character and sweetness.
Bettermaker Mastering Equalizer for those who seek outstading EQ quality with the convenience of fast and precise recall and automation.
Mastering Equalizer offers 100% signal analog path, 4-band Parametric EQ, 3-band Pultec type EQ (7 bands in total), Highpass filter with changable slope and resonanse, Stereo/Dual mono/MS operation and a metering section with EQ curve representation.
All this with mastering grade sound and patented recall with a speed of a native plugin.
• 100% analog audio signal path
• USB connectivity with MAC/PC
• All parameters are digitally controlled via touchscreen and/or DAW (with dedicated plugin)
• 399 presets with unique names, total recall, A/B comparison
• 5 Inch capacitive touchscreen with backlight, four encoders with push-button action for ease of
control
• Stereo, dual-mono and mid/side operation modes with focus function
• Stereo 12 or 24dB/oct high-pass filter with adjustable cutoff frequency (10Hz – 240 Hz; extended
to 6Hz with the resonance enabled)
• Four stereo parametric filters with 15dB boost/cut range, variable Q (0.2 – 7):
• EQ1: 22Hz – 470Hz (bell/shelf)
• EQ2: 90Hz – 2kHz (bell)
• EQ3: 480Hz – 10kHz (bell)
• EQ4: 1kHz – 23kHz (bell/shelf)
• Stereo passive equalizer with extended hi-boost section (air bands: 20 and 28 kHz)
• Stereo, 12dB/oct low-pass filter with adjustable cutoff frequency (2 – 38 kHz)
• Adjustable output level (+/- 10dB)
• Frequency Search, Gain Lock, Note and Auto-Q functions
• On-board measurement of PEAK/RMS levels and RTA analyzer
• On-screen live representation of the equalization curve
The Mastering Equalizer is for those who seek outstading EQ quality with the convinience of fast and precise recall and automation.
Digital Section
The sound of the Mastering Equalizer is of course based on the quality of its analog filters, precisely matched capacitors and inductors. But all the control and user interactions are performed in the digital domain. This allows us to incorporate options and possibilities not found in any standard analog equalizers :
• Save and recall presets from on-board memory (400 slots available)
• Instant reset of all parameters
• Rapid, precise and repeatable adjustments
• Precisely linked stereo operation with the ease of a single control
• DAW automation and recall of all available parameters
The digital section of the Mastering Equalizer is based around high speed, 32-bit micro-controller, with dedicated firmware programmed into its memory (with the possibility of updating the firmware via USB connection). It controls the parameters af all analog filters, watches over the user interface, presets management, audio measurement, USB connectivity and other Mastering Equalizer functions.
Front panel and LCD touchscreen
The front panel of the Mastering Equalizer is build around big LCD touchscreen, that allows you to control almost all functions available in the device. It will show you live representation of the EQ curve and allow you to adjust filter gain and frequency with the touch and drag of your finger (check unique Frequency Search function!). Apart from that, you can also monitor input/output levels, access the FFT real time analyzer or store and recall presets using on-screen QWERTY keyboard.
Specification (all filters enabled, set flat):
• Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz (+/- 0.2 dB)
• Dynamic range: 102dB (+23dBu, 22kHz BW)
• THD+N: 0.03% @ +4 dBu, 0.06% @ +18 dBu, 20 kHz BW
• CMRR: max 85 dB @ 3 kHz, min 52 dB @ 20Hz, 20 kHz BW
• Crosstalk: min -100 dB @ 30Hz, max -65 dB @ 20kHz, +18 dBu, 20 kHz BW
• Balanced stereo input (XLR), 23dBu max input level (THD < 0.2%)
• Balanced stereo output (XLR), 23dBu max output level (THD < 0.2%)
• Operating Level: +4dBu
• Input impedance (differential): 48kΩ (for balanced signal)
• Output Impedance: 50Ω + 50Ω (electronically balanced)
• 2U enclosure, 230mm deep
• 115/230V switch
• Advanced linear power supply with toroidal AC mains transformer
• Maximum power consumption: 20W
• Shipping weight: 5.5 kg
Data sheet
- Condition
- New
- Type
- Parametric EQ + Pultec
- Application
- Tracking, Mixing & Mastering
- Channels
- Stereo
- Circuit
- Solid State
- Format
- 19"
- Chassis
- 2 U
- Quantity
- 1
- Direct I/O
- Yes
- Digital I/O
- No
Bettermaker SPE or Stereo Passive Equalizer is a Pultec Type EQ for those who seek outstanding EQ quality with the convenience of fast and precise recall and automation. SPE offers 100% signal path of legendary Passive filters. All this with mastering grade sound and patented recall with a speed of a native plugin.
WesAudio HYPERION is fully analog 4 band parametric EQ with +24dBu of headroom. It features a lot of innovative improvements that no other processor on the market provides. Its innovative design utilizes 15 VCAs per channel to provide essentially noiseless parameter changes and very musical nature. HYPERION is next product in NG500 line where total recall is implemented through front panel USB socket or TITAN chassis.
Vertigo Sound VSE-2 Gyrator EQ Red Velvet a Discrete Gyrator EQ VSE-2 for Tracking, Mixing and Mastering.
GYRATOR FOR ALL!
The VSE-2 is another BIG IMPACT DESIGN and is setting a new benchmark for Tracking, Mix-Bus and Mastering applications. Unlike other EQs on the market the VSE-2 is equipped with six discrete gyrators and lots of matchless detailed features. This unique set-up makes the sound of the golden decade of analog recording equipment available in today‘s studio environment.
Chandler Limited TG12345 MKIV EQ - 500 series modular EQ
The Chandler Limited TG12345 MKIV equalizer is a handmade, fully discrete, mono, single space module, designed for the 500 Series format.
The TG12345 MKIV EQ for 500 Series, inherits from Chandler Limited’s TG Microphone Cassette and flagship TG12345 Curve Bender, and draws its heritage from the input and group channel equalizers found on historic EMI TG12345 recording consoles of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s.
The TG12345 MKIV control-set includes: presence and bass bands, with continuous boost/cut, and true bypass.
The presence band is switchable, featuring eight frequencies and an out position. The first seven frequencies are bell type, and the eighth is a shelf at 10 kHz.
The bass band is a shelving type, featuring two frequency options, 90 or 150 Hz.
WesAudio HYPERION ECLIPSE Limited Series is fully analog 4 band parametric EQ with +24dBu of headroom. It features a lot of innovative improvements that no other processor on the market provides. Its innovative design utilizes 15 VCAs per channel to provide essentially noiseless parameter changes and very musical nature. HYPERION is next product in NG500 line where total recall is implemented through front panel USB socket or TITAN chassis.
MOTHER VIVID is 3-Band inductor based 500 Series EQ, represents MOTHER's attempt to reformulate the well-known classic British design, increase its spatial and sonic qualities and make it more usable for demanding tasks such as mastering applications or processing groups of acoustic instruments. In fact, any source that contains a lot of spatial details which should be preserved and not damaged, can benefit from the quality that VIVID offers.
How does it sound?
The sound is big, open, never aggressive.Vivid is extremely musical, and it is very easy to find a setting that suits any material.
What can it be used on?
From vocals, acoustic instruments, equalization of ambient microphones, to stereo material processing. You can use it on “DJENT” low tuned guitars or a live recorded choral music, doesn't matter, it will always sound great and be a useful tool.
UTA UTEQ500 3-band Parametric EQ + Shape Control
The most powerful and musical equalizers ever stuffed into the 500 series format. The UTEQ500 packs a huge amount of power into a single 500 series module. Whether you are tracking or mixing.
The EQ incorporates features that have never before been available in a hardware EQ unit. The ability to blend between peak and shelf shape EQs, as well as being able to reverse the phase of a portion of the frequency spectrum, are features that just simply have not been available before.
The UTEQ500 "Shape Control" can literally emulate the shape or slope of any shelf EQ ever created, and it can do an endless number moves that no other EQ has ever been able to do.
we are confident you will find the UTEQ500 to be an indispensable tool in the music making process.
WesAudio Prometheus NG500 Fully Analog Passive Equalizer with Digital Recall
_PROMETHEUS is fully analog passive EQ with +24dBu of headroom. It features pultec-style warm sound with a lot of innovative improvements. Its modern approach to design allows instant recall of your classic vibe through very flexible plugin available in most common formats. _PROMETHEUS as all ng500 products, integrates with your DAW environment via front panel USB socket or _TITAN chassis.
Chandler Limited Curve Bender - 2-Channel TG12345 Curve Bender Equalizer
The EMI TG12345 Curve Bender is the ultimate TG equalizer issued in celebration of the 75th birthday of Abbey Road Studios. The Curve Bender was conceived by Chandler Limited designer Wade Goeke and Abbey Road senior engineer Peter Cobbin and is based on the vintage EMI TG12345 desk used to record The Beatles and Pink Floyd. This newest EMI equalizer continues the tradition of EMI eqs started in 1951 with the RS56, affectionately entitled the Curve bender by EMI designers and continued with the TG12345 in 1968, and TG12412 in 1974. The newest version takes the simple but beautiful sounding TG12345 equalizer and realizes it in a fully featured and rethought package for today's use.
Buzz Audio Tonic is a simple but effective 3 band equalizer for the 500 Series system, the Tonic utilizes real inductors (chokes) in the high and low bands. These two bands are switchable shelf or bell modes and have 2 turn over frequency choices. The sweepable mid band features the Constant Amplitude Phase Shift circuit proposed my Mr Steve Dove in 1981 which has a very fluid sound. A high pass filter is also provided with two frequency choices (50Hz or 80Hz) selected by the user with jumpers on the PCB.
GC Audio Riser Equalizer is a full signal chain processor offering 2 stages:
1- Hybrid mic/line preamp from our RE-11 preamp cartridge
2- 3 bands full parametric equalizer from the brand's flagship, the Analog Riser
1) Preamp stage
Gain Step -6 dB to +68 dB by 6 dB steps
2) Equalizer stage
• Low frequency 20hz to 500hz, gain -12dB to + 12dB, variable Q
• Medium frequency 300hz to 6khz, gain -12dB to + 12dB, variable Q
• High frequency 5khz to 20khz, gain -12dB to + 12dB, variable Q
ACME Audio Motown EQ - 7-band graphic equalizer
In the continuing effort to faithfully recreate classic Motown audio products for today’s recording studios, Acme Audio is proud to announce the highly anticipated release of the Motown EQ. An absolute legend among audio engineers and producers, only 48 of the original Motown EQs were ever produced and it’s considered one of Chief Engineer Mike McLean's pinnacle achievements at Motown Studios. With its transformer balance audio path and gain makeup amplifier section, this 7-band graphic equalizer was a vast improvement to the products that were commercially available in the Motown era. Acme Audio had the honor of spending several weeks with the late Mike McLean reverse engineering an original Motown EQ and had his ongoing guidance to faithfully recreate and reintroduce this classic piece of equipment to the recording world.
No components were compromised in this reproduction… every inductor, capacitor, and transformer was either sourced from original manufacturers or painstakingly recreated to match the performance and sonic quality of the original Motown EQ. In essence, this is the closest you will ever come to owning this essential piece of recording history.
Purple Audio LILPEQr et LILPEQr-M
Emulate the colorful 3D richness and useful responses of our favorite vintage tube (aka valve) program EQs (namely, the Lang PEQ-1 and the Klangfilm RZ062), but in a compact, solid-state format.
WesAudio ngTubeEq Next generation tube EQ with digital recall and automation
For decades, tube equalizers have been cherished for their rich, musical sound, shaping the
sonic character of countless classic recordings. Our ngTubeEQ elevates this legacy, offering a refined, analog experience seamlessly integrated into the modern digital workflow. With its lush tonal quality and intuitive digital control, the ngTubeEQ is set to become an indispensable tool in studios worldwide, continuing our tradition of blending vintage charm with contemporary functionality. Experience the best of both worlds – the soul of vintage sound and the ease of digital technology with ngTubeEQ
What is the Speck Electronics EQF 810
The EQF 810 is a professional single channel analog parametric equalizer and variable filters in a 1/2 rack format.It is simple...it is useful...and it delivers the high quality and specifications found in all Speck Electronics gear.
This compact 4-band parametric equalizer has 12 controls for equalization adjustment that covers the audio spectrum from a low 20Hz all the way up to 25kHz.
To enhance the classic EQ experience, the front panel includes a switch that will select either a Jensen "Transformer-Balanced" or "Active-Balanced" output.
Bettermaker VSPE: Vacuum Stereo Passive Equalizer with digital controls
The VSPE is a breakthrough in audio engineering, combining the timeless warmth of vacuum tube technology with the precision of digital recall. Years of meticulous development and testing have culminated in a product that promises to revolutionize your sound.
Drawing on Bettermaker's expertise in Grammy award-winning studio processors, they have crafted a fully analog passive equalizer featuring original vacuum tube and transformer circuitry. But they didn't stop there. They've integrated their own handcrafted audio transformers, ensuring unparalleled quality and performance.
Purple Audio TAV is a ten-band inductor-based graphic EQ. Designed to work in standard “500″ racks designed by Ed Anderson for Purple Audio.
An illuminated pushbutton for relay true bypass (green) allows for easy comparison with unprocessed source material. A Tricolor LED meters the signal. The frequency response is +/- 0.25dB from 15Hz to 25kHz, and -3dB at 60kHz.A new take on the console graphic, with ten easy to use bands. Each band uses a high quality inductor and carefully selected caps to set the center frequency. At full boost and full cut the bands are narrow enough to still be useful individually, but at lower settings the bands widen out for more gentle shaping. Even at full boost and cut, the filters are shaped to be musical and useful.
With specialized input and output transformers, the TAV has plenty of headroom, even at full boost. The entire circuit is discrete, with no electrolytic capacitors in the signal path, and no servo amps. With only two active stages, the current draw is low enough to work in any rack, and leave plenty of juice for other modules. The Tav uses one KDJ3 op-amp and one KDJ4 op-amp.
McAudioLab EQ1ch - Class A passive equalizer
EQ1ch is designed to deliver the soft and musical tone of vintage passive tube EQ designs. We pay our tribute to a classic sweet-sounding EQ topology, but we don’t revere the noise floor and limited headroom of the collectibles: the EQ1ch meets the high performance standards required by modern professional studios. Great vintage tone, and it’s about as silent as it gets.
McAudioLab SE1 - Two-band Parametric Equalizer
SE1 is a 2-band EQ in 500 Series format designed by MCAudioLab. This Equalizer employs a multi-topology design that lets you create options in defining your track character, adding air and cleaning up the sound. SE1 simply optimizes the sound of individual tracks.
Buzz Audio REQ-2.2 resonance mastering equalizer is a high-end stereo, four band inductor based, parametric mastering and recording equalizer, that operates and sounds like no other.
What is the ASC-V?
The Model ASC is a professional single channel 4 band equalizer in a 1/2 rack format.
It is simple...it is useful...and it delivers the high quality and specifications found in all Speck Electronics gear.
That Classic Sound
You'll hear none of the thinness and edginess experienced with some other outboard EQ devices. The Speck Model ASC is reminiscent of vintage equalizers, revered for their dynamic range and musical performance.
Chandler Limited Little Devil Equalizer - 500 Series 4 band Parametric EQ Module
The Chandler Little Devil Equalizer uses all discrete circuits that combine Chandler's best designs with the hottest designs from the past, transformer balanced everything, and the American hand made quality you expect from Chandler, the LITTLE DEVILS will take the lunchbox UP to the next level...
What is the ASC-V ?
The ASC-V is a professional single channel 4-band equalizer in a 5.25” vertical module compatible with API Audio® 500 series rack frames. It is simple... it is useful... and it delivers the high quality and specifications found in all Speck Electronics gear.
This compact 4-band parametric equalizer has 12 controls for equalization adjustment that covers the audio spectrum from a low 25Hz all the way up to 25kHz. To enhance the classic EQ experience, the ASC-V offers both transformer-balanced and active-balanced outputs.
WesAudio Prometheus Eclipse Fully Analog Passive Equalizer with Digital Recall - Limited Series
PROMETHEUS Eclipse is fully analog passive EQ with +24dBu of headroom. It features pultec-style warm sound with a lot of innovative improvements. Its modern approach to design allows instant recall of your classic vibe through very flexible plugin available in most common formats. _PROMETHEUS as all ng500 products, integrates with your DAW environment via front panel USB socket or _TITAN chassis.
Tree Audio TreeQ 4 Fully functional 4-band parametric equalizer, utilizing Inward Connections' VF600 discrete amp blocks.
• High Band - sweepable from 1.2KHz to 25KHz with peak/shelf select switch
• Mid High Band - sweepable from 300Hz to 7KHz
• Mid Lo Band - sweepable from 80Hz to 1.6Hz
• Lo Band - sweepable from 20Hz to 300Hz with a peak/shelf select switch
• +/- 12dB cut & boost level for all 4 bands
• Adjustable bandwidth control for all 4 frequencies .20 to 2.0 per octave
• 41 detents on all frequency and level attenuators (recallable)
• 31 detents on all band width attenuators (recallable)
• Dual concentric knobs for frequency and bandwidth controls
• Lighted push button EQ in/out switch
• VF600 All Discrete Amp Blocks
• Differential balanced transformerless input
• Balanced output transformer
• Fits standard 500 Series slot configuration mechanically and electrically
Purple Audio ODD is a four-band inductor-based EQ. Designed to work in standard “500″ racks designed by Ed Anderson for Purple Audio.
A modern update of the classic “swinging inputs” console EQ, with four easy to use bands. Each band uses a high quality inductor and carefully selected caps to give two switchable frequencies. The bands are carefully shaped and spaced to be musical, even at full boost or cut. The highest band can be switched from bell to shelf, to boost frequencies extending well beyond 20kHz. The lowest band can also be switched from bell to shelf, reaching down into the subsonic range.
Buzz Audio ZODIAK - Dual channel tilt and filter equalizer
Equalize a different way with the Zodiak's four complimentary tone control sections creating a powerful new sound shaping tool.
The "Tilt-n-Filter" EQ idea was delivered to us by Zak Cohen, owner of the Woodshop Recording Studio, and it is based on a series of plug-ins Zak would routinely set up to equalize music tracks recorded direct into his DAW. The Zodiak reproduces this concept with the same series of eq elements - but in the analogue domain so it can used ahead of the DAW input. The main element of the design is the Baxandall style Tilt eq circuit (originally found on the Quad 44 hifi preamplifer from the 1970's). The concept of a tilt EQ is not new, but with the addition of a fully parametric midrange band and high and low cut filters, the Zodiak caters for a wide range of applications that would otherwise require multiple processors. What's more - the Zodiak is available with three signal path options to suit your taste and budget.
H2 Audio 5011 Helios 3-Band EQ
The EQ section from the 0011 in a 500 series package. Featuring an electronically balanced input and transformer balanced output with amp circuit, and the exact same EQ circuit as the 0011.
Bettermaker VSPE: Vacuum Stereo Passive Equalizer with digital controls
The VSPE is a breakthrough in audio engineering, combining the timeless warmth of vacuum tube technology with the precision of digital recall. Years of meticulous development and testing have culminated in a product that promises to revolutionize your sound.
Drawing on Bettermaker's expertise in Grammy award-winning studio processors, they have crafted a fully analog passive equalizer featuring original vacuum tube and transformer circuitry. But they didn't stop there. They've integrated their own handcrafted audio transformers, ensuring unparalleled quality and performance.
Bettermaker Mastering Limiter 2.0
For over 7 years the Bettermaker Mastering Limiter has dominated the pro audio Mastering industry becoming an essential tool for Grammy winning Mix and Mastering engineers. It became a signature sound of Billboard hits as well as festival anthems being the last piece in the chain of the biggest artists in the world.
After countless hours of research in Bettermaker laboratories, it’s time for the next step. The modern legend has gotten even better, more powerful and more intuitive.
New mastering features, totally redesigned control screen and plugin, and presets from pro audio legends, the Limiter 2.0 is the ultimate tool to bring your music the final touch that it became famous for, but with extra kick.
Bettermaker SPE or Stereo Passive Equalizer is a Pultec Type EQ for those who seek outstanding EQ quality with the convenience of fast and precise recall and automation. SPE offers 100% signal path of legendary Passive filters. All this with mastering grade sound and patented recall with a speed of a native plugin.
Bettermaker Mastering Compressor offers 100% analog signal path, high class VCA compression with, 3 different compression modes, sidechain with HPF, parametric and LPF section with hardware insert and preview function, Stereo/Dual mono/MS operation, adjustable THD saturation and more..
All this with mastering grade sound and recall with a speed of a native plugin.
• Advanced analog VCA compressor with PEAK or RMS detection and switchable forward/backward feed
• All parameters are digitally controlled via front panel and/or DAW (with dedicated plugin)
• Stereo, dual-mono and mid/side operation modes with with focus and sidechain preview function
• BM, SG and DX compression modes
• Adjustable 15 – 30 Hz high pass filter at the compressor input
• Dry/Wet MIX control for parallel compression
• HPF, LPF and fully configurable parametric filter in sidechain with option of hardware insert
• Adjustable drive (for odd/even clipper) and THD function for harmonically rich sound
• Range Setting – limit the maximum amount of gain reduction!
• On-board measurement of PEAK/RMS levels
• 100% analog audio signal path
• Total recall and A/B comparison
• Five inch capacitive touchscreen with backlight
• USB connectivity with MAC/PC
Bettermaker Bus Compressor offers 100% analog signal path, Dry/Wet mix, sidechain with HPF, with hardware insert and preview function, adjustable THD saturation and more..
All this with high analog quality and recall with a speed of a native plugin.
• Advanced analog stereo VCA compressor with PEAK/RMS detection
• All parameters are digitally controlled via front panel and/or DAW (with dedicated plugin)
• Dry/Wet MIX control for parallel compression
• Sidechain high pass filter with hardware insert and preview function
• Adjustable THD for harmonically rich sound
• On-board measurement of PEAK/RMS levels
• 100% analog audio signal path
• Total recall and A/B comparison from your favourite DAW
• LED matrix display and six encoders with push-button action for ease of control
• USB connectivity with MAC/PC