Stereo Parametric EQ -- linkable

cjogo · Post by **cjogo** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:18 pm

Whats available old or new ----- looking for a rack /parametric /linkable to stereo unit, for pseudo- mastering.

The early Ashly/Furman /Orban / etc / all seem affordable -- just not linkable ?? Too many problems with separate controls with phasing & exact Eq notching :: for each channel > down to the stereo mix at the CD.

Wish SPECK made such a unit -- that's the quality /price point we would like

Nick Franklin · Post by **Nick Franklin** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:26 pm

cjogo wrote:Whats available old or new ----- looking for a rack /parametric /linkable to stereo unit, for pseudo- mastering.

The early Ashly/Furman /Orban / etc / all seem affordable -- just not linkable ?? Too many problems with separate controls with phasing & exact Eq notching :: for each channel > down to the stereo mix at the CD.

Wish SPECK made such a unit -- that's the quality /price point we would like

What do you mean by a 'linkable' EQ? A linkable compressor is one in which you can sum the side-chains of the 2 channels, but I don't see how this applies to EQ?

Do you just mean a stereo EQ with 1 set of controls?

cjogo · Post by **cjogo** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:53 pm

Yes ~~ a stereo EQ --with just one control --- I think we had SPL that offered just that , and a early Orban ? ... I believe RJR has one now http://regularjohnrecording.com/compressors.html

thanks

Nick Franklin · Post by **Nick Franklin** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 4:08 pm

Ah cool

I won't suggest specific equalizer models but I will say that I would suggest getting something with rotary switches rather than pots if it's for critical mastering duties. The dual gang potentiometers used in some stereo EQ's can have some large discrepancies between the gangs, and as a result often have worse L/R performance than if you'd just matched it by ear using two mono EQs.

Good luck on the gear quest!

cjogo · Post by **cjogo** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 4:32 pm

Thanks NICK >> Well guess we will just look towards the dual >> maybe the KLARK DN 410 or the Speck ( do you have a preference ) -- otherwise the EQ gear jumps up significantly in price . GMR /Great River /etc

In the past we used SPL Tube Vitalizer Model 9530 and then tried a combo of the Orban 642b with Manley Limiter before that.

Any other suggestions ??

Nick Franklin · Post by **Nick Franklin** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 4:54 pm

I've had the most success by using different EQs for different frequencies. I.e. Anything sort of pultec style is sure to be pretty great in the low end, where the sound of the top end of the avalon 2055 smokes to my ear... maybe API something for the midrange... sorry this isn't helping, you're after just the one EQ!

What about maybe just the Avalon?

kslight · Post by **kslight** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:43 pm

Perhaps a bit unconventional, but I have had good mastering results with a pair of Chandler Germanium Tone Controls. Pultec-type bottom with a nice mid range and high end. Most controls are rotary switches so it's easier to dial in.

Nick Sevilla · Post by **Nick Sevilla** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:47 pm

Avalon AD2055 EQ...

blungo2 · Post by **blungo2** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:57 pm

I guess the dangerous bax shelving eq isn't close enough to what you're looking for?

Waltz Mastering · Post by **Waltz Mastering** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 7:10 pm

cjogo wrote:Whats available old or new ----- looking for a rack /parametric /linkable to stereo unit, for pseudo- mastering.

The early Ashly/Furman /Orban / etc / all seem affordable -- just not linkable ?? Too many problems with separate controls with phasing & exact Eq notching :: for each channel > down to the stereo mix at the CD.

Wish SPECK made such a unit -- that's the quality /price point we would like

You won't find anything linkable for very cheap.

One option is the Summit eq 200
http://www.vintageking.com/Summit-Audio ... tegory=408

The other options are very expensive:
Sontec MES-462C and the
SPL PQ http://spl.info/index.php?id=71&L=1

What might be better to look at is something that has switches, but even those can get very expensive like the Maselec MEa2 http://www.maselec.com/products/mea-2/index.html or Cranesong Stc 8m.

For a good budget eq also check the api 5500. .. not fully switched
or Summit eqp 200b which has switched freq but variable cut/boost

cjogo · Post by **cjogo** » Sun Aug 21, 2011 9:34 pm

Dangerous bax shelving eq or the SPecks -- seem to be in our price range ... found a used racked pair of the ASC very reasonable ...probably go that route. Got to keep sensible with these " economi-troubled" days . Boutique gear does not equal= more pay in our market ......

thanks for all the great advice ~!!

blungo2 · Post by **blungo2** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 5:37 pm

I just had a thought. I dunno if this is enough eq for you, as it's only a high and low shelving eq, but it's done very nicely and sounds great imho. I'm speaking of the overstayer vca compressor, which is a very nice vca comp with the addition of the shelving eq i mentioned. Sounds good, very usable, stereo only, cheap at 800 bucks. I love mine.

Waltz Mastering · Post by **Waltz Mastering** » Mon Aug 22, 2011 7:11 pm

For a smaller budget there is the Dav eq which has detented control for easier recall.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAV-BG3-Stereo- ... 439d782efc

The Bax is great ( I have one) but your talking broad strokes

This comp just came out and might be worth looking into:
http://www.elysia.com/hardware/xpressor/introduction/
Also:
http://www.mercenary.com/fcs-p3s.html

cjogo · Post by **cjogo** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:00 am

TOM :: We were looking at http://www.ebay.com/itm/170647206301?ss ... 1423.l2649 Or the DAV you mention was our first choice ...but a little out of the budget for a new unit .. maybe used down the road ~~would be a great unit ~!!

cjogo · Post by **cjogo** » Wed Aug 24, 2011 12:04 am

blungo2 wrote:I just had a thought. I dunno if this is enough eq for you, as it's only a high and low shelving eq, but it's done very nicely and sounds great imho. I'm speaking of the overstayer vca compressor, which is a very nice vca comp with the addition of the shelving eq i mentioned. Sounds good, very usable, stereo only, cheap at 800 bucks. I love mine.

That reminds me of some of the SPL gear we had -- really worth looking into ==thanks

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