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Audio engineers do not have to give up a lot just to save a little rack space when
choosing an equalizer. At Ashly, we believe that engineers should never have to
compromise their standards just for the sake of miniaturization. We proudly offer
the MQX Series, featuring all the performance and great sound of our legendary
GQX models in an uniquely compact package.
The same exacting filter design and summing circuitry of the GQX Series equalizers
are utilized, with each filter exhibiting true constant Q response. The center detented
position of every fader acts as an on/off switch for its filter. (to minimize any possible
degradation to signal noise levels) Even the faders themselves put these MQX Series
models into a class all their own. Instead of the 20mm plastic faders typically used
by the competition, Ashly has selected a custom-manufactured 25mm slide fader
device. The additional range and accuracy of this component allow us to offer
up to +/-15 dB of boost or cut adjustment on each individual filter. (an Ashly
exclusive in this class of product)
Housed in a rugged steel chassis, each model features balanced inputs and outputs,
with full ground lift provisions. For those engineers looking to avoid those pesky
“wall warts“, you will be pleased to find that we feature internal power supplies
in all Ashly products.
Of course, each MQX Series equalizer is covered by our exclusive Five Year
Worry Free Warranty. Finally, a truly professional graphic equalizer in a smaller
rack space package. When performance, value, and reliability are the most
important considerations, the Ashly MQX Series offers the obvious solution to
limited rack space equalization situations!
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Precision Wein-bridge filters for accurate response and low distortion |
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Constant "Q" design for low ripple and minimum interaction |
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High quality detented 25mm faders |
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Balanced Inputs and Outputs |
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XLR and 1/4" TRS Audio Connections (and Barrier Strips on MQX-1310 and MQX-2310) |
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Five Year Warranty | |
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)
| Digital stereo active crossover with 4 inputs and 8 outputs, incl. software .
- Flexible routing configurations for all standard mono and stereo output operating modes
- 4 analog inputs and 8 analog outputs (XLR)
- Active frequency filter types (Bessel, Butterworth and Linkwitz-Riley) with slopes up to 24 dB/octave split up the audio signal into different frequency bands
- Incl. software editor (for PC and Mac) for remote control via computer through USB interface: store, transfer, and manage your presets
- Up to 30 user presets storable in the device via software
- 5 menu languages selectable (German, English, French, Spanish, Dutch)
- Alphanumeric LCD screen with 2 lines of 16 characters each
- Input sensitivity digitally adjustable
- Inputs and outputs with 4-digit LED level meter as well as clip and limit LED indicator
- Mute switch with LED indicator per output
- 7-band parametric EQ per output
- Up to 7 ms signal delay adjustable for the outputs
- Output limiter with adjustable limits and automatic attack and release settings as overload protection for your amplifying system
- Switchable phase
- Lock function for prevents undesired changes to settings
- Rack installation, 1 U
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 10 and Mac OS X 10.5.8 and better
- Digital signal processor
- The device can be connected via USB to the PC in connection with DXO Software
The firmware can be updated via the PC connection
- (19") 48.3 cm rack installation 1 U
| Power supply: |
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
6 V DC 800 mA |
| Power connection: |
Mains input via Coaxial power connector (M) power supply cord with AC adapter (provided) |
| Frequency range: |
10 - 22000 Hz |
| THD: |
<0,005 % at 1 kHz |
| DSP: |
Digital signal processor |
| Crossover frequency: |
20-20000 Hz |
| Impedance: |
Input 10 kOhm
Output 50 Ohm |
| Gain: |
Output: -50 dB to +12 dB |
| Filter: |
Linkwitz-Riley; Butterworth; Bessel; 6db/oct; 12db/oct; 18db/oct; 24db/oct |
| Delay: |
0 - 7 ms |
| Dynamic range: |
Input: 114 dB
Output: 110 dB |
| Sample rate: |
48 kHz |
| Connections: |
Input: line via 4 x 3-pin XLR
Output: line via 8 x 3-pin XLR |
| Max. level: |
Input: +22 dBu
Output: +9 dBu |
| USB port: |
Typ B |
| PC connect: |
DXO Software via USB, firmware can be updated |
| Housing design: |
(19") 48.3 cm rack installation 1 U |
| Dimensions: |
Width: 48,3 cm
Depth: 22,3 cm
Height: 4,45 cm |
| Weight: |
1,90 kg |
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Connectors: 1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Impedance: Balanced 40k ohm, unbalanced 20k ohm
Max Input Level: >+21dBu balanced or unbalanced
CMRR: >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz
OUTPUTS
Connectors: 1/4" TRS, male XLR (pin 2 hot)
Type: Impedance-balanaced/unbalanced, RF filtered
Impedance: Balanced 100 ohm, unbalanced 50 ohm
Max Output Level: >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2k ohm or greater
>+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600 ohm)
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
Bandwidth: 20Hz to 20kHz, +0.5/-1dB
Frequency Response: 50kHz, +0.5/-3dB
Dynamic Range: Typicall >112dB
Signal-to-Noise: Typically >95dB
THD+Noise: | PRICE WITHOUT V.A.T.
BSS Opal FCS-966 Constant Q Graphic Eq
Graphic equalisers are found in just about every sound application, from room contouring to feedback control and general audio sweetening.
Traditionally, much general eq'ing takes place on the faders alone, but this restricts the use of the faders at each end of the scale for further precision eq work. So we provided the Opal FCS-966 with separate LF and HF contour filters which can change an overall sound balance without disturbing a detailed room or loudspeaker response.
These filters are very musical gentle boost and cut shelving filters which can be used to add (or remove) room effects that change with temperature, audience numbers or humidity.
All these effects can be easily made without disturbing the critical fader settings already made.
Constant Q Filters
The modern generation of graphic eq's
uses the Constant Q topology, pioneered by BSS Audio, which means that the filter width is constant whatever the fader gain setting.
Compared to the earlier 'gyrator' style of filters, Constant Q filters provide a smoother and more predictable interaction between adjacent faders and the resulting eq curve more closely resembles the actual fader positions.
More Gain Control Per Filter
Each eq fader has +/-15dB of adjustable gain, more than many competitive graphic eq's. The faders are long-throw 45mm types for precision control.
High Pass Filter
Also provided on the FCS-966 is a sweepable high-pass filter which can be used very effectively to restrict the low-energy output for better amplifier and loudspeaker performance. Stage monitors also benefit from the application of a high-pass filter to remove bass signals e.g. from vocal-only wedges.
Metering
BSS Audio believes in providing engineers with information, and the FCS-966's 8-segment led meter shows output level and warns of signal clipping within the eq. When the unit is switched to bypass, the meter will read the input level, allowing accurate matching of the 'dry' and equalised signals using the gain control.
Centre Bypass
When any eq fader is in its centre detent position, the filter is automatically bypassed, for optimum performance.
Input/Outputs
All the inputs and outputs of the FCS-966 are electronically balanced, with optional transformer balancing. To make installation of the FCS-966 easier, we've provided three differerent interface connectors: XLR-type, 1/4" TRS jack and Phoenix/Combicon screw terminals.
Relay Bypass
The EQ IN buttons switch the EQ path
into circuit. When switched out, or power fails, a high-quality relay switches the input signal directly to the output connectors.
Control Descriptions
Faders
30 EQ filter faders on ISO centres, each with nominal +/-15dB of gain. Positive centre-detent on 45mm long-throw precision faders.
HP Filter
Sweepable high pass filter, frequency adjustable from OUT (flat) up to 250Hz.
LF Contour
Smooth shelving filter, +/-6dB of gain at 50Hz
HF Contour
Smooth shelving filter, +/-6dB of gain at 14kHz.
GAIN
Used for overall unity gain adjustment. Adjustable from - infinity to +10dB.
CLIP
Triple-point clip detector that indicates red when the internal signal is clipping at any one of three critical points.
LED Meter
Shows output signal level (input signal when eq is bypassed) from -24dBu to +18dBu in 8 steps. |
1215 Dual 15-Band Graphic Equalizer
The dbx 12 Series were designed to meet the needs of the most
demanding sound reinforcement environments, while offering the
simplicity of straightforward controls. The 1215 provides standard
features like dual channels, 15 2/3 octave bands, ISO frequency
centers, +/-12 dB input gain range, and switchable 40Hz/18 dB per
octave low-cut filters, but also includes other thoughtful features.
These include 45 mm faders; selectable +/-6dB or +/-15dB boost/cut
range for precise gain adjustments; XLR, barrier strip, and 1/4'' TRS
connectors for installation ease; balanced inputs and outputs for quiet
operation; and chassis/signal ground lift capabilities for quick hum isolation.
The visionary design of the dbx 12 Series makes your job easier.
The dbx 12 Series Equalizers were precision engineered to provide years
of maintenance-free operation in any application. The magnetically isolated
transformer, electronically balanced/unbalanced inputs and servo balanced/
unbalanced outputs, RF-filtered inputs and outputs, and power-off hard-wire
relay bypass with 2 second power up delay were steps our engineers took
to ensure compatibility for all installations. Only the best components were
utilized, yielding a 10Hz to 50kHz frequency response, greater than 90dB SNR
(ref +4dBu), less than 0.005% THD +Noise (1kHz at +4dBu), and interchannel
crosstalk of less than -80dB from 20Hz to 20kHz. All this attention to detail
is contained in a 2U steel/aluminum chassis.
- Switchable boost/cut ranges of ±6 or ±15 dB
- Electronically balanced/unbalanced inputs
- Servo balanced/unbalanced inputs
- RF filtered inputs and outputs
- XLR, Barrier Strip, and 1/4" TRS connectors
- -12dB/+12dB input gain range
- 18dB/octave 40Hz Bessel low-cut filter
- Chassis/signal ground lift capability
- Internal power supply transformer
- Power-off hardwire relay bypass with 2-second power-up delay
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