| Content | The vintage-style fully stereo 1974 four band Parametric Equaliser provides exceptional analogue musicality and sonic clarity, taking it\'s inspiration from 1970\'s-era gear. It has the ability to perform subtle shaping for mastering purposes that require a delicate touch and easy recall, but is just as capable of tonal sculpting, adding the analogue warmth and character that is near impossible to emulate in the digital domain.
Get immersive with the stereo operation, with one set of controls for both channels. The versatile design features dual channel precision stepped potentiometers, providing exceptional accuracy for fast and simple recall. The fully variable bandwidth allows you to control the parametric mid bands, making adjustments as surgically precise or as broad and natural sounding as you could ever require. Fully adjustable low and high cut filters are also included, ideal for tuning out undesirable signals at the frequency extremes. It also features switchable slopes on the low and high bands, allowing you to alter the focus at the top and bottom frequencies plus a low peak setting that magnifies the bottom end. The 1974 is perfect for tonal shaping, staying true to the sound of the 70s and ideal for any musician.
Genuine Stereo Operation with Indented and Accurate Potentiometers. The genuine stereo linked operation of the 1974 makes adjustment quick and extremely simple using just one set of controls to alter both channels. Gone is the wasted time spent fiddling about on every control trying to match the settings of the left and right channels with each other. The 1974 uses precision potentiometers, each one being matched for left/right accuracy to within fine tolerances by our trained technicians, so that both channels operate identically, and also have indented operation, providing exceptional accuracy for fast and simple recall.
Fully Parametric with Totally Variable Bandwidth. The 1974 is a true \'parametric\' equaliser, with the four bands having fully variable frequency controls and offer cut and boost of +/-12dB\'s. However, unlike EQ\'s with a no bandwidth adjustment, or a simple switch, the two mid bands have completely variable filter bandwidth controls enabling the user to focus in on very narrow sections of the audio spectrum or apply a broad natural sounding filter, or, of course, anything in between the two. This makes the 1974 incredibly versatile and capable of modifying everything from subtly fine tuning mixes to tone sculpting problematic recordings.
Variable Low and High Cut Filters. The 1974 also includes fully variable low and high cut filters, ideal for tuning out undesirable signals. The low cut (otherwise known as High Pass Filter) having a range of 10Hz-225Hz and the high cut (otherwise known as Low Pass Filter) 4kHz-32kHz. The beauty of being fully variable is that, unlike fixed frequency filters, it is easy to sweep both controls to find the perfect setting and remove sounds with pinpoint accuracy. This is especially useful when bracketing individual tracks where it will be necessary to cut the bass to remove rumble and top to remove hiss, as these undesirable signals will just add up as the tracks are layered. For instance, cut everything instrument below 100Hz except those within that spectrum, such as the kick, bass or synths etc to provide extra headroom to work and also tighten up the bass making it sound less muddy. And likewise for the high frequencies.
Switchable Slope Setting. Very few analogue parametric equalisers have an adjustable slope on the low and high band filters, and is yet another feature of the 1974 that allows you to take control of your audio. The filter slopes of the 1974 have been chosen for their musicality - allowing you to adjust the focus of the audio at the bottom and top ends of your recording but not so harsh as to be a very noticeable brick wall filter. At the bottom end slopes of 6, 9 and 12dB per octave plus a Peak setting are available, and at the high end 6 and 12dB\'s per octave.
The Peak setting is quite a unique feature in that it adds a narrow bell shape to the 12dB per octave low band filter at the knee frequency just before it rolls off. Especially useful on kick drums, it magnifies and gives extra weight to the hit whilst still filtering out any subsonic junk and without muddying the lower mid. It\'ll give your kick an added sense of power and precision.
Features:
- Vintage-style four band Parametric Equalisation which takes it\'s inspiration from 1970\'s-era analogue gear.
- Delivers classic sonic clarity and control at an affordable price.
- Genuine stereo operation with one set of controls for both channels.
- Indented and accurate potentiometers, providing precision for quick and simple recall.
- Variable low and high cut filters allow you to perfectly tune out any undesirable signals.
- Fully variable bandwidth provides absolute control for the parametric mid bands.
- Switchable slope plus low peak settings allows you to adjust the focus and magnify the bottom end.
- True hardware bypass for accurate A/B comparisons.
- Internal Low Hum Toroidal Linear Power Supply with Voltage Selector Switch.
- Classic Drawmer Build Quality with Rugged Steel Chassis and Aluminium Front Panel.
- Designed and manufactured by Drawmer in the UK.
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The Rane ME 15S microGraphic Equalizer is a two-channel, 2/3-octave design with 20 mm sliders in a single rack space unit. It features a Range switch for high slider resolution in the ±6 dB mode, equivalent resolution to 45 mm sliders found on the DEQ 60L. The ±12 dB mode provides a wide range of control over system audio.
The active filter sections feature Raneʼs innovative constant-Q (constant bandwidth) design. Constant-Q means the bandwidth of each individual filter is guaranteed to be narrow enough to prevent unwarranted interaction between filters, yet wide enough to produce exactly the type of correction curve demanded by even the most unusual acoustic surroundings. This differs dramatically from conventional designs of the past, encumbered with the unfortunate characteristic of changing bandwidth when changing boost/cut amounts.
Front panel controls and indicators include an overall rotary Level control for each channel as well as Overload indicators. Passive pushbutton Bypass switches feature LED indicators, avoiding ambiguity by being on when the unit is Bypassed. (A passive Bypass switch requires no power to operate. This allows completion of the audio path should power fail in the ME 15S.)
Inputs and Outputs are electronically balanced designs, capable of unbalanced operation when required. They accept and drive all possible signal levels into normal load impedances. Balanced applications choose between the XLR or 1/4" Tip-Ring-Sleeve connectors. Unbalanced sources also may tie to the ME 15S through mono 1/4" connectors (no ring connection).
Features - Constant-Q Bandwidth Design
- Overall Level Controls and Passive Bypass Switches
- 20 mm Filter Slide Controls with ±6 dB or ±12 dB Slider Range
- Infrasonic, Ultrasonic, & RFI Filters
- Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS Inputs and Outputs
- Universal internal switching power supply (100-240 VAC)
| Bring a more professional sound to your mix
Adding a dbx® 266xs Compressor/Limiter/Gate to your live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound. Having compression in your audio chain gives you the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add sustain to guitars and fatten up your drums. It also makes it easy to bring vocals to the front of your mix - adding greater clarity and making them stand out from the surrounding instruments.
dbx knows compressors...after all we invented them! The 266xs is the latest in a long line of the world's most successful compressors from the inventors of the technology. Its patented Overeasy® compression technology provides smooth and musical performance while the AutoDynamic™ attack and release controls, found only on dbx compressors, puts great sound within easy reach. The 266xs can operate in stereo or dual-mono modes, has true RMS power summing and features quality XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs and outputs. It cuts no corners on visual feedback with gain reduction metering and easy-to-read backlit switches.
Features
- Error proof operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixes
- New gate timing algorithms ensure the smoothest release characteristics
- Program-adaptive expander/gates
- Great sounding dynamics control for any type of program material
- Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup
- Stereo or dual-mono operation
- Balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors
- Side Chain insert
- Classic dbx® "Auto" mode
Specifications
| Input Connectors |
1/4" TRS and female XLR (pin 2 hot) |
| Input Type |
Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
| Input Impedance |
40kΩ balanced/unbalanced |
| Max Input |
>+22dBu Balanced or Unbalanced |
| Output Connectors |
1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot) |
| Output Type |
Impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
| Output Impedance |
+4dBu: 100Ω balanced, 50Ω unbalanced; -10dBu: 1kΩ balanced, 500Ω unbalanced |
| Max Output |
>+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater; >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600Ω) |
| Sidechain |
1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); tip = Input (return) |
| Sidechain Impedance |
Tip = >10kΩ (Input), Ring = 2kΩ (Output) |
| Sidechain Max Input Level |
Tip = >+22dBu (Input) |
| Sidechain Max Output Level |
Ring = >+20dBu (Output) |
| Compressor Threshold Range |
-40dBu to +20dBu |
| Compressor Threshold Characteristic |
Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee |
| Compressor Ratio |
1:1 to Infinity:1 |
| Compressor Attack Time |
Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic™ |
| Compressor Release Time |
Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic™ |
| Expander/Gate Threshold Range |
-60dBu to +15dBu |
| Expander/Gate Ratio |
1:1 to 4:1 |
| Expander/Gate Attack Time |
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| L-1102 Leveler/Limiter
* Program dependent attack and release for transparent operation.
* Noise gate to cut off system background noise when there is no
signal.
* In limiter mode sense signal is from the amplifier output.
* Limits 4 ohm, 8 ohm, 25 V, 70 V and 100 V amplifier outputs.
* 20 dB gain in signal leveler mode.
* Security cover and rack-mount ears included.
* Five year warranty. | Compressos Expander Gate Kimiter DBX 166XS Stereo
Overview Bring a more professional sound to your mix
Adding a dbx® 166xs Compressor/Limiter/Gate to your live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound. Having compression in your audio chain gives you the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add sustain to guitars and fatten up your drums. It also makes it easy to bring vocals to the front of your mix - adding greater clarity and making them stand out from the surrounding instruments. To protect your expensive amps and speakers the PeakStop® limiter provides an absolute ceiling for peak excursions or large transients that could damage your equipment.
dbx knows compressors...after all we invented them! The 166xs is the latest in a long line of the world's most successful compressors from the inventors of the technology. Its patented Overeasy® compression technology provides smooth and musical performance while the AutoDynamic™ attack and release controls, found only on dbx compressors, puts great sound within easy reach. The 166xs can operate in stereo or dual-mono modes, has true RMS power summing and features quality XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs and outputs. It cuts no corners on visual feedback with gain reduction metering and easy-to-read backlit switches.
Specifications
| Input Connectors |
1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot) |
| Input Impedance |
>50kΩ balanced, >25kΩ unbalanced |
| Max Input |
>+24dBu, Balanced or Unbalanced |
| Input Type |
Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered |
| Sidechain |
1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); tip = Input (return) |
| Sidechain Impedance |
Tip = >10kΩ (Input), Ring = 2kΩ (Output) |
| Sidechain Max Input Level |
>+20dBu (tip/input); >+20dBu (ring/output) |
| Output Connectors |
1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot) |
| Output Impedance |
120Ω balanced, >60Ω unbalanced |
| Max Output |
+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater; >+18 dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600Ω) |
| Frequency Response |
20Hz - 20kHz; +0, -0.5dB, Typical 3dB points are 0.35Hz and 110kHz, unity gain |
| Noise |
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In today's recording and sound reinforcement environments, the need for multiple channels of high quality, easy to use compression is growing rapidly. The new dbx® 1046 is designed to provide the audio professional with just that: 4 channels of great sounding dbx compression for a variety of applications. Incorporating the industry standard dbx designs and the latest available manufacturing techniques, the dbx 1046 provides pristine sonic quality with that classic dbx sound.
The 1046 provides 4 channels of smooth classic dbx OverEasy® or Hard Knee compression that are perfectly suited for use on individual tracks of your multitrack recorder, and in virtually all applications the separate channels can be individually interfaced and used for entirely independent purposes. Additionally the newly developed PeakStopPlus™ is ideal for protecting your system from the oppressive peaks that can take out valuable drivers in your sound reinforcement rig or studio monitors.
All four channels have the following controls:
Threshold - allows you to set the level at which the compressor starts affecting the gain
OverEasy - allows you to select between soft compression for overall gain control or Hard Knee compression based on the characteristics of the original dbx 160.
Ratio - allows you to set the slope of gain reduction affecting the signal over the threshold level.
Input/Output Meter - allows you to set the meter to check the input and output levels for maximum signal-to-noise ratio and best level matching.
Output Gain - allows you to add make-up gain or to adjust the output level for that channel to match the next device's input gain.
Bypass - hard wire bypass allows you to hear how the compressor is affecting your signal.
PeakStopPlus - allows you to set the maximum signal level you want to pass through this channel. While it's virtually impossible to eliminate distortion, the PeakStopPlus circuit does it gracefully and effectively with minimal distortion.
Stereo Link - allows you to link channels 1&2 and 3&4 for two channels of true stereo compression.
All four channels feature balanced gold plated XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs, and switchable +4dBu or -10dBV operating level to interface each individual channel with any other device.
So whether you need to control the level, placement in the mix, or overall characteristics of 4 independent signals or control the gain leveling on a couple of stereo pairs, the dbx 1046 is for you.
- Four independent channels of operation, stereo linkable in two pairs
- PeakStopPlus™ limiting control for setting maximum allowable level regardless of compressor settings
- Independent Threshold and ratio controls
- Switchable OverEasy® or Hard Knee compression
- Classic dbx® compression
- Differentially balanced gold-plated XLR and 1/4" inputs and outputs
- True RMS level detection
- Precision metering of input level, output level, and gain reduction
- Dual True stereo or quad mono operation
- Switchable +4dBu or -10dBV operation per channel
| Input Connectors | XLR and 1/4" TRS (Pin 2 and tip hot) | | Input Type | Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered | | Input Impedance | Balanced > 40 kOhm, unbalanced >20 kOhm | | Max Input | > +22 dBu balanced or unbalanced | | CMRR | Typically >50 dB at 1 kHz | | Output Connectors | XLR and 1/4" TRS (Pin 2 and tip hot) | | Output Type | Servo-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered | | Output Impedance | Balanced 30 Ohm, unbalanced 15 Ohm | | Max Output | > +22 dBm balanced, > +20 dBm unbalanced | | Bandwidth | 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0/-0.5 dB | | Frequency Response | 0.35 Hz to 90kHz, +0/-3 dB | | Noise | | | Dynamic Range | > 118 dB, unweighted | | THD+Noise | >0.008% typical at +4 dBu (1 kHz unity gain), 0.08% typical at +20 dBu (1 kHz unity gain), | | IMD | | | Interchannel Crosstalk | | | Stereo Coupling | True RMS Power Summing | | Compressor Threshold Range | -40 dBu to +20 dBu | | Compressor Ratio | 1:1 to infinity:1 | | Compressor Threshold Characteristic | Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee | | Compressor Attack/Release Characteristic | AutoDynamic™ | | Compressor Attack Time | Program-dependent | | Compressor Release Time | Program-dependent | | Compressor Output Gain | -20 to +20 dB | | Limiter Threshold Range | 0 dBu to +24 dBu (off) | | Limiter Ratio | infinity:1 | | Limiter Type | PeakStopPlus® two-stage limiter | | Limiter Stage 1 | PeakStop® brickwall limiter | | Limiter Stage 1 Attack Time | Zero | | Limiter Stage 1 Release Time | Zero | | Limiter Stage 2 | Predictive intelligent program limiter | | Limiter Stage 2 Attack Time | Program-dependent | | Limiter Stage 2 Release Time | Program-dependent | | OverEasy® Switch | Activates the OverEasy compression function | | I/O Meter Switch | Switches between monitoring input and output levels on the Input/Output Level meter | | Bypass Switch | Activates the direct input-to-output hard-wire bypass | | Operating Level Switch | (rear panel) Switches the nominal operating level between -10 dBV and +4 dBu simultaneously for both input and output levels | | ST Link Switch | Links channels in stereo pairs. Channels One and Three become the master channels | | Gain Reduction Meter | 8 segment LED bar graph at 1, 3, 6, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 dB | | I/O Meter | 8-segment LED bar graph at -24, -18, -12, -6, 0, +6, +12, and +18 dBu | | PeakStop™ Indicator | 1 LED to indicate PeakStop™ limiting | | Function Switches | LED indicator for each front-panel switch | | Output Transformer Options | Jensen® JT-123-dbx or JT- 11-dbx, BCI RE- 123-dbx or RE-11-dbx | | Operating Voltage | Switchable:100-120 VAC 50-60 Hz or 200-240 VAC 50/60 Hz | | Power Consumption | 20 Watts | | Fuse | 100-120 VAC:250 mA Slow Blow, 200-240 VAC:125 mA Type T | | Power Connector | IEC receptacle | | Dimensions | 1.75“Hx19“Wx9“D (4.4cmx48.3cmx20.1cm) | | Unit Weight | 5.2 lbs. (2.4 kg) | | Shipping Weight | 7.6 lbs. (3.5 kg) |
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