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Features
New (Extended Resolution) long-throw faders for maximum control
and resolution, with integrated protective dust cover
New Sweepable High Pass filter 20-200Hz
Ultra low noise and accurate 'Constant Q' circuitry
Balanced Inputs and Outputs on XLR and Jack connectors
Switchable 6dB or 15dB cut and boost
Audio Ground lift switch on rear
Intuitive controls
User friendly layout
...and most of all, flawless performance in any audio environment
Sometimes a 10 band Graphic Equalizer isn't enough, but a 30 band EQ is overkill.
Well, for times like these, we've designed the ARX EQ215. It's a dual channel 15
band Graphic Equalizer built to the same exacting standards as our EQ260, but
designed especially for applications where the program material is predominantly
pre-recorded and pre-processed.
Typical applications are, for example, in DJ systems, Karaoke bars, home theatre,
project and budget studio control rooms, and home stereo systems
Delivering flawless professional performance, it takes up minimal rack space being
neatly housed in a compact 2 RU all steel chassis.
Quality you can feel as well as hear
On the EQ215 's front panel, each channel has 15 of our new Extended Resolution long
throw, centre grounding faders, switchable to either ±15dB or ±6dB, for the ideal combination
of high fader resolution and maximum cut and boost. A protective dust cover is also fitted
to each fader.
As well, there is a Gain recovery control with up to +10 dB of gain; a Clip LED to indicate
circuit overload, a sweepable 20-200Hz High Pass filter, and an IN/OUT hardwire bypass
switch which removes the EQ215 completely from the signal path.
Accurate Constant Q Circuitry
Internally, the EQ215 features innovative Constant Q circuitry.
What makes this so good? Well, it means that the graphical representation of the sliders
on the front panel more accurately reflects the changes you are making to the sound, as
compared to the very rough approximation you get with many traditional graphic EQ designs.
In other words, 'what you see is what you get.'
Combine this with the EQ215 's ultra low noise circuitry, and you have an equalizer that is
unsurpassed for total accuracy.Additionally, at the 0dB slider position each filter is, in effect,
removed from the circuit to further enhance the EQ215 's low noise figures.
Balanced Inputs and Outputs
On the rear panel, each channel of the EQ215 has true differential Balanced Inputs and Servo
Balanced Outputs, with both XLR as well as convenient TRS balanced jack connectors.
There is also an audio ground lift switch to isolate the audio ground from the chassis ground.
Universal AC Power
AC power range is a universal 100 to 120V or 220 to 240V AC, and is connected to the unit via
a removable power lead and standard 3 pin IEC connector, with built-in fuse and voltage switch.
When you need superlative, uncompromising audio quality but can't justify the use of a dual 30
band EQ such as the EQ260, we belive the EQ215 is the only graphic equalizer to choose.
With its compact High Density design, clean good looks and precision electronics, the ARX EQ215
will truly enhance any pro audio application.
You'll never compromise on Quality when you choose ARX
T E C H N I C A L || S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Input Impedance Balanced 20 Kohms, Unbalanced 10 Kohms
Input Headroom + 23 dB
CMRR >55 dB, 20 Hz to 20 KHz
Output Impedance Balanced 300 ohms, Unbalanced 150 ohms
Output Level (Max) + 23 dB
Frequency Response 10Hz to 20KHz ±0.25dB
Signal to Noise ratio -93 dB Unweighted, -98 dB 'A' weighted
Distortion .0035% THD, 0dB, @1KHz
Dynamic Range 116 dB
High Pass Filter Sweepable 20-200Hz
Power Requirements 100/120 V AC, 220/240 V AC, 18VA
Weight 8lbs/3.75Kg
Dimensions19“W x 3½“H x 8“D, 482 x 89 x 205 mm (2 RU)
Input Connector type XLR, Balanced Jack
Output Connector type XLR, Balanced Jack
Front Panel Controls
Each channel has:
15 x 60mm Extended Resolution long throw, centre grounding faders
on ISO standard frequencies, 25 Hz to 20 KHz
Infinity through to +10dB Gain control
LED clipping indicator
Sweepable High Pass filter 20-200Hz
15 or 6 dB EQ Cut/Boost range switch
Hardwire bypass EQ IN/OUT switch
Rear Panel
Balanced Inputs and Outputs, on both XLR and TRS jack connectors.
Audio Ground Lift switch
AC input connector, with voltage switch and fuse. | 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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* 2 channel 15 2/3 octave band graphic equalizer
* 25Hz - 16kHz frequency control * Constant Q circuitry
(3% frequency accuracy) * Selectable 6dB or 12dB control
* Variable level control * By-pass switch * Overload threshold LED (5dB below clipping) * Ground lift switch * XLR & 1/4" TRS balanced Inputs/Outputs * Power: Selectable 120V/220V voltage
* Dimensions: 1.75" H x 19" W x x 8.5" D / 44.5mm x 483mm x 216mm - 1 space r.m. * Weight: 4.5 lbs. / 2.5kg
XEQ-152 Specifactions:
* Input type: Active balanced / Unbalanced * Output Impedance: |
DBX 2215 Dual 15-Band Graphic Equalizer with Noise Reduction
It's amazing. One little button. So much effect. dbx? Type III? Noise Reduction is an entirely new concept... virtually instantaneous encode/decode within the circuitry of the box. We started out to build the finest EQs possible, boxes with the heritage and performance to rival our famous 30 Series EQs. And to no one's surprise they came out awfully darn good. (Ask to see the Audio Precision plots compared to the competition.) But then, Roger (our chief engineer, a nice guy, as far as engineers go) got the crazy idea of putting this new noise reduction stuff in the box. We listened to it and were amazed. The EQs sounded great without it but with it the performance was nothing short of incredible. Check it out yourself and see.
But hey, Roger wasn't about to stop there. PeakPlus? Limiter. Who knows more about limiting than the folks at dbx; nobody... that's who. So when the guys were developing this new series of EQs they wanted something that would be unique to these EQs. That's when Roger got another one of his bright ideas and said "I bet they'll work a lot better if there's a cool limiter built in." Next thing you know, all the guys are in the studio amazed at the new limiter Roger had designed specially for the 20 Series. Once again, hearing is believing... With a threshold range of 0dbu to plus 20dbu, the patent-pending PeakPlus limiter is designed to tame your program material from the subtlest nuances to the rowdiest hits. Also, the four stage LED ladder gives you a great visual indication as to what the limiter is doing.
20 Series EQs. You used to have to settle for second best in a reasonably priced EQ but not any more. With the new 20 Series from dbx Professional Products you get a great EQ circuit, a graceful yet powerful limiter and the revolutionary new design of the Type III Noise Reduction. Check out the dbx 20 Series graphic EQs at your pro audio outfitter. You'll see, with the 20 Series EQs you get MORE!!!
SPECIFICATIONS:
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INPUT
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Connectors:
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1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot), and barrier terminal strip
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Type:
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Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
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Impedance:
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Balanced 40k ohm, unbalanced 20k ohm
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Max Input Level:
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>+21dBu balanced or unbalanced
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CMRR:
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>40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz
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OUTPUTS
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Connectors:
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1/4" TRS, male XLR (pin 2 hot), and barrier terminal strip
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Type:
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Impedance-balanaced/unbalanced, RF filtered
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Impedance:
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Balanced 200 ohm, unbalanced 100 ohm
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Max Output Level:
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>+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2k or greater
>+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600)
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SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
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Bandwidth:
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20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.5dB
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Frequency Response:
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50kHz, +0.5/-3dB
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Noise Reduction In:
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(+/-6 and +/-15dB range):
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Signal-to-Noise:
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>102dB, unweighted, ref: +4dBu, 22kHz measurement bandwidth
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Dynamic Range:
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>120dB, unweighted
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Noise Reduction Out:
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(+/-6dB range):
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Signal-to-Noise:
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>94dB, unweighted, ref: +4dBu, 22kHz measurment bandwidth
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Dynamic Range:
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>112dB, unweighted
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Noise Reduction Out:
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(+/-15dB range):
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Signal-to-Noise:
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>90dB, unweighted, ref: +4dBu, 22kHz measurement bandwidth
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Dynamic Range:
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>108dB, unweighted
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THD + Noise:
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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)
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The class-A circuit used in the EQ-73 is similar to the eq section in the classical 1073 module, without the high pass filter. Additional frequencies have been added and the mid frequency band uses two inductors, the higher value of the second one is used for the two lowest frequencies, 160 Hz and 240 Hz, to achieve a suitable response.
The sound character is warm, punchy, sweet and musical. These classic characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound sources and in most genres. The essence of this sound is now available at a surprisingly low cost, making it available to nearly everyone.
The EQ-73 has stepped frequency controls that offers a wide selection of frequencies from 20 Hz to 24 kHz.
The Low and High frequency bands are shelving and the mid frequency band is of the bell type.
The control range is +/-15 dB for the two lower bands and +/- 18dB for the high frequency band.
There are separate bypass switches for all three bands.
The EQ-73 is made to be used together with one of our PRE-73 models that has an Insert jack. It can also be used with many other units that has a low level insert jack.
Combining a PRE-73 and an EQ-73, and using a UNITE rack kit to mount them together, one will get a 19-inch 1073-style unit at a low cost and with a great sound!
FEATURES
- Vintage Style electronics. No intergrated circuits in the signal path
- 3-band with a dual inductor based mid frequency band
- Stepped frequency selection
- A wide selection of frequencies from 20 Hz to 24 kHz
- Control range up to +/- 18 dB
- Separate Bypass switches for each band
- Tantalum capacitors in the signal path
- Made to be used together with one of our PRE-73 models with an Insert jack or any other unit with a low level Insert jack
- TRS jack for in-and output connection, the nominal working level is around 18 dBu
- Selectable ground lift switch
- External power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuits
- Great sound that suits most sound sources and genres
- A solid build quality that will last many years of normal use
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