The Heritage Audio MotorCity Equalizer was
recreated from Motown units owned by Eight-time Grammy winning producer,
mixdown artist, and innovative engineering genius Michael Brauer.
Heritage Audio has left no stone unturned, recreating the unmistakably
huge, punchy, andwarm signature sound that makes the MotorCity Equalizer
as classic as the hits it helped create.
Occasionally, something
so special arrives, it turns the music industry Upside down (and inside
out). That is why Heritage Audio is incredibly pleased to offer the
world’s first reproduction (and a dead on one at that) of the “Holy
Grail” of classic EQ’s.The MotorCity Equalizer!
The Heritage Audio
MotorCity Equalizer is a completely analog, passive EQ design with
seven accessible frequency points across the tonal spectrum. Each
frequency has a stepped rotary switch capable of a flat response, or up
or down up8db in 1dB increments. Frequency points graduate from 50hz,
130hz, 320hz and 800hz before jumping to 2000hz, 5000hz, peaking at
12,500hz. The front panel also features a simple in/out/off toggle
switch with top hat knob and jewel light power indicator. All rotary
switches have easy to read from a distance “General Radio” bakelite
style knobs recreated to look exactly like the originals (remember, this
is not a slider-style graphic EQ). Finally, it features a master gain
control (-8db/+8db) , again in 1dB increments. The incredibly simple
1960’s accurate back panel features a powersupply jack and an XLR input
and output. The sound itself is exactly what you’d expect. It packs a
punch without sounding harsh or distorted. While something as simple as
an analog seven band EQ might sound more like hype than hyper goodness,
hearing is believing. Why has Heritage audio gone through the seemingly
impossible task of bringing them back to life?Michael Brauer will tell
you this: It simply gotthat sound! The Heritage audio MotorCity
Equalizer is nota digital equivalent, nota respectfully close replica
and not a more compatible modernized “improvement.” The MotorCity
Equalizer is nothing more or less than the genuine article finally made
available for the general public.. For the very first time in history,
you can integrate this true spec to spec carbon copy of both form and
function into your own studio.
Heritage Audio MotorCity Equalizer Features
- Dead nuts replica of Michael Brauer ́s units designed at Motown’s“ Hitsville” studio for private use.
- First
time publicly available. Motown’s Chief technical engineer and miracle
worker Mike McLean ́s take on the smart graphic eq designed for the film
industry and made by Cinema Engineering, Langevin and Altec..
- Shockingly
clever passive design uses no less than 21 inductors and 21 tone
capacitors ( 3 each per band) exclusively made for Heritage Audio,
matching Brauer ́s values to 1% tolerances.
- Heavy duty stepped rotary switches used for all 7 eq bands and gain control.
- UTC
replica input transformer transformer with modified turns ratio for
better integration into modern studios. Exclusively made for Heritage
Audio.
- Carnhill-driven output line amp substitutes the original ́s Achilles heel Opamp-labs output.
- In/Out/Off Lever switch allows you to A/B the effect of EQ settings.