POWERFUL, COLORFUL, BEAUTIFULLY SMOOTH TUBE EQUALIZER; A TRUE SLEEPER, BUILT THE AUDIOSCAPE WAY
RECREATING THE MEQ-5 MIDRANGE EQUALIZER
It’s not for no reason that the MEQ-A was one of the first AudioScape products. The MEQ-5, introduced by Pulse Technologies as a program equalizer specifically targeting midrange frequencies, is a special design. Often overlooked next to its more famous elder sibling, the EQP-1A, the MEQ is not to be slept on - as those who know, know well!
The MEQ-A’s broad inductor-based bands, with 21 possible center frequencies between the three controls, allow for a wide range of options for sculpting the all-important midrange. The unit's unique single-ended tube line amp, which provides the MEQ’s makeup gain, imparts a sweet, harmonically rich character to anything that passes through it. This makeup gain is worth the price of admission alone.
It is extremely difficult to make this circuit sound bad, even with bands pushed to the maximum - at frequencies that should *never* sound good when dimed. (4k, anyone?) Of course, that assumes the original circuit is done justice!
THE BEST MEQ-5 RECREATION IN ITS CLASS
This is a true AudioScape circuit through and through, with a full complement of NOS tubes and period-correct components like carbon composition resistors to correctly match the very forgiving vintage character of this design. AudioScape uses custom-wound inductors and transformers, along with a high quality toroidal power supply to ensure longevity and reliability. This is the best quality MEQ unit customers can get without paying vintage or equivalent prices.
THE PERFECT “SHAPING” EQ FOR GUITARS AND BASS
The smooth, forgiving nature of the MEQ-A makes it a perfect tool for shaping guitars, especially high gain tones where high mids very quickly become harsh and unpleasant. It also features a number of frequencies well-suited to bass guitar. A gentle boost at 700hz or 1khz lifts the tonal center of the instrument, while an upper peak at 3k adds bite to cut through denser mixes. Cut excessive mud or overtones at 300-500hz, and customers have a perfect, defined bass tone that can be molded to fit just about any track!
TUBE EQ = BETTER VOCALS.
The MEQ-A is also a very useful tool on vocals, allowing users to hone in on key frequencies that flatter or veil certain voices. Pair it with a high boost from the EQP-A and customers have a vocal sound to die for!
And with the ability to shape low mids, cut overtones, and push upper mids without harshness, customers have an equally excellent toolkit for beefing up snares, enhancing toms, and even shaping kick drums.
Simply put, if customers love the sound of analog EQ, this unit is an absolute must. It's hard to find a more pleasing, easy to use EQ than this - and AudioScape dares them to try to make it sound bad!
NOS TUBE COMPLEMENT:
- 12AX7
- 6AQ5A
- 6x4 Rectifier Tube (faithful to the original circuit)
