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Equalisers

Equalisers, or EQs, are tools used in recording studios to adjust the frequency response of an audio signal. Classic EQ units are typically used to cut or boost certain frequencies, allowing the engineer to shape the overall sound of a recording. The frequency bands that an EQ can adjust can vary, but most common EQs feature a low-frequency band, a mid-frequency band, and a high-frequency band. The engineer can adjust the gain of each band to either cut or boost specific frequency ranges in the audio signal.

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Released in 2002

Weiss EQ1 Dual 7 Band Digital Parametric Equaliser

The Weiss EQ1 is a seven-band stereo equaliser in a league of its own. It is no coincidence that it has been a staple at world-class mastering and mixing studios for decades.
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Weiss EQ1
Made In Switzerland
Released in 2002

Avalon Design AD2077 Mastering Equaliser

The Avalon Design AD2077 Mastering Equaliser is an altruistic design optimising absolute signal integrity. Design features include 100% discrete pure class A signal amplifiers, state-of-the-art passive and active filter topologies and a DC coupled minimalist signal path.
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Avalon Design AD2077
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 2003

Alesis PEQ450 5-Band Parametric Equaliser

The Alesis PEQ450 is a 5-Band Parametric Equaliser and an incredible sound shaping tool in a two rack space unit.
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Alesis PEQ450
Made In China
Released in 2004

Alesis DEQ830 8 Channel Digital Graphic EQ

The Alesis DEQ830 8 Channel Digital Graphic EQ offered 8 channels of digital graphic equalisation in a single rack space.
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Alesis DEQ830
Made In China
Released in 2004

Alesis DEQ230 2 Channel Digital Graphic Equaliser

The Alesis DEQ230 2 Channel Digital Graphic EQ offers 30 bands of extremely graphic equalisation control in a single rack space.
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Alesis DEQ230
Made In China
Released in 2005

Langevin All-discrete Pultec EQP-1A

The Langevin All-discrete Pultec EQP-1A works the same way as the Manley unit but instead has an ALL-DISCRETE make-up gain amplifier with both balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs– all completely transformerless.
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Langevin All-discrete Pultec EQP-1A
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 2005

Empirical Labs Lil FreQ Equaliser

The Empirical Labs Lil FreQ like most Empirical Labs products offers something unique among its peers, in this case 8 processor sections. As with ELI’s other signal processors, the Empirical Labs Big FreQ Equaliser takes a somewhat unique approach to its job.
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Empirical Labs Lil FreQ
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 2005

GML Model 9500 Mastering Parametric Equaliser

The GML Model 9500 Mastering Parametric Equaliser is the Mastering Version of the GML Model 8200 Parametric Equaliser.
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GML Model 9500
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 2006

Mercury EQ-H1 Pultec Equaliser

The Mercury EQ-H1 is a tube-driven programme equaliser based on the Pultec EQH, offering punchy low-end, silky highs, transformer-balanced paths, and expanded frequencies, all with the warmth and musicality of true passive EQ design.
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Mercury EQ-H1
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 2006

Mercury EQ-P1 Pultec Equaliser

The Mercury EQ-P1 is a valve-driven programme equaliser based on the Pultec EQP-1A, featuring transformer-balanced paths, premium components, and Mercury’s unique I.S.T. Switch, delivering both vintage warmth and a more open, modern character in one unit.
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Mercury EQ-P1
Made In U.S.A.
Released in 2006

Klark Teknik DN 370 Graphic Equaliser

The Klark Teknik DN 370 is the latest evolutionary step in a process of design refinement that goes back over 30 years. With DN 370 we’ve started from the ground up and produced a unit that is totally without compromise, and one that we believe is the finest professional graphic equaliser in the world today. It also perfectly complements the existing Klark Teknik range of equalisers, both analogue and digital.
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Klark Teknik DN 370
Made In U.K.
Released in 2006

Tegeler EQP-1 Equaliser

The Tegeler EQP-1 Equaliser delivers vintage analogue sound with bass, treble, and high-frequency controls. Its valve stage and transformers add warmth and clarity, enhancing mixes even when bypassed.
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Tegeler EQP-1
Made In Germany
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