A-Designs EM-PEQ Overview
The A Designs EM-PEQ is a single-channel 500 series 3-band equalizer that faithfully reproduces the Pultec EQP-1A, a legendary studio piece revered for its distinct tonal characteristcs and unique controls. It's great for tracking and mixing, and two EM-PEQs can be used together for mastering as well.
The EM-PEQ preserves the EQ section design, control layout, and musicality of the original Pultec. It also has the same frequency settings and inductors that made the Pultec a must-have for accurately capturing and shaping the sound spectrum, especially the bottom end. The high band is attenuated at 5k, 10k, 20kHz; bandwidth and boost can be varied mid to high band at 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 16kHz; and the low band can be boosted and/or attenuated at 20, 30, 60, or 100Hz. Boost and attenuation can be adjusted from 0 to ±10dB.
Additional features of the EM-PEQ include a nickel-core Cinemag output transformer, gold Grayhill rotary switches, Wima capacitors, and a true hard-wired bypass; plus, instead of using common off-the-shelf chokes, A-Designs uses a custom tapped Cinemag inductor wound to precisely the same values as the original Pultec.
Along with the classic EQ circuitry, layout, and exceptionally musical sound of the EQP-1A, the EM-PEQ offers fully balanced, noise-free performance and modern impedance specs for easy operation and fast studio integration. Makeup amplification is achieved through the use of the same discrete Class AB amplifier found in A-Designs Audio's solid-state Pacifica mic preamp, putting a slightly unique and modern twist on this classic design.
- Faithfully reproduces the EQP-1A in a 500 Series format
- Three-band EQ with the same control layout as original Pultec
- Fully balanced, noise-free performance and modern impedance specs
- Same frequency settings and inductors as original Pultec make it a must-have for capturing bottom end
- Excels at tracking and mixing. Use two EM-PEQs together for mastering as well
- Perfectly compatible with API lunchbox (or A-Designs 500HR rack)
- True hard-wired bypass
- A-Designs proprietary-wound tapped Inductor
- A-Designs proprietary nickel alloy output transformer
- Quick and easy studio integration
- Wima capacitors
- Approved API VPR Alliance product and (requires 48V to operate, please check your power rack for this feature before purchasing)
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Number of Bands | 3 |
| EQ Controls | High-band can be attenuated at 5, 10, 20 kHz; bandwidth and boost can be varied mid to high band at 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 16 kHz Low band can be boosted and/or attenuated at 20, 30, 60, or 100 Hz Boost and attenuation can be adjusted from 0 dB to ±10dB |
In the Box
- A-Designs EM-PEQ 500 Series Pultec EQP-1A-Style 3-Band Equalizer
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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