Tube Program Equalizer

Faithful Recreation Of The Industry-Standard Tube Equalizer

The EQP-WA is a re-creation of the most renowned tube Equalizer in studio history, the œPultec EQP-1A. Not only does the look and feel of the EQP-WA match the classic Pultec units, but the sonic quality has been carefully considered by using top-end components such as CineMag transformers and premium tubes. This fully discrete Tube EQ can pull euphoric sonics from any track and bring brilliance and luster to mixes that's nearly impossible to achieve inside the box. We are proud to have once again redefined the industry standard by bringing a fully professional-grade equalizer to the market at a price that's just as remarkable as the unit.

Highlights:

The One EQ To Rule Them All

The EQP-WA faithfully recreates the most renowned tube equalizer in recording history, the original vintage Pultec-style “EQP-1A.”Just like the original, the all-analog EQP-WA is able to maintain a full, harmonically rich tone while adding and subtracting frequency information, compared to plug-ins and digital emulations that are unable to preserve the full character while sculpting the tone. The 100% analog, fully discrete circuit adds anything from thump to punch to brilliance on the way in or in post-processing to program material. The original has been used on legendary recordings by artists like Led Zeppelin, John Mayer, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and more. Producers from Geroge Martin to Rick Rubin have used vintage originals to shape the sound of music’s biggest hits for decades.

Pure Sound-Shaping With Rich Analog Tone

Equalization is a key element of any professional recording, and the EQP-1A style of EQ is the industry benchmark for professional EQ without compromising tone. To combat the expected tone loss during signal processing, the EQP-WA is designed just like the original with discrete tubes and transformers designed to enhance tone, not destroy it. Loaded with premium 12AX7 & 12AU7 tubes and CineMag transformers, the output amplifier section of the EQP-WA passes the EQ-corrected audio through tubes and transformers to maintain signal integrity and rich tone. This results in more width, depth, and separation on tracks. Favorite uses for the EQP-WA include setting vocals in a mix, adding final touches to drums and final mixes, separating guitar tracks, and dialing in clarity to bass guitar. Even with that exhaustive list, there’s no studio application that the EQP-WA can’t handle.

Applications

Vocals - Sculpted For The Mix

• Find the exact frequencies that will help the vocals either sit “on top” of the mix or “set back” for that extra professional polish.

Acoustic Guitar - Dial-In Percussive Tones

• Dial-in pick and string noise on the acoustic guitar, adding texture to mixes with dense track counts.

Bass - Craft Rich & Clear Tones

• Perfectly balance the “boom” of the bass with the clear fretboard clarity on both electric and stand-up acoustic bass.

Drum Bus - Tune To The Track

• Boost and cut sub-bass to lower mids and handle mids-highs to tune your drums to compliment the mix.

Key Features:

• ike the original EQP-style equalizer, the EQP-WA includes all the features that deliver a complete and professional recording experience.
• The low-frequency selector determines the frequency that can be emphasized with the amount control. Boosting & cutting at the same time can create desirable phase effects and clean up the midrange after the boost. Boost low frequencies from 0dB @ ‘0’ setting to 12dB @ ‘10’ setting. Cut low frequencies from 0dB @ ‘0’ setting to 18dB @ ‘10’ setting.
• The high-frequency boost selector determines the frequency that can be emphasized with the amount control. Boost high frequencies from 0dB @ ‘0’ setting to 18dB @ ‘10’ setting.
• The high-frequency cut selector determines the frequency that can be deemphasized with the amount control. Cut high frequencies from 0dB @ ‘0’ setting to 14dB @ ‘10’ setting.
• The EQ section of the EQP-WA circuit is fully bypassable, but the signal will still run through the tubes and transformers for added warmth.

Technical Specifications

Product Description & External Specs

• Tube equalizer based on the classic “Pultec” EQP-1A.
• EQ section is bypassable with pass-through (tubes & transformers) for a warming effect.
• 5 added frequency points for greater flexibility.
• Switchable 115/230 Volt IEC power inlet.
• Dimensions: 19 x 3.5 x 6 inches - 2U rack mountable.
• Boost & cut controls can be used simultaneously for phase effect.

Components & Internal Specs

• Utilizes premium grade input & output CineMag USA transformers.
• Premium high voltage 12AX7 & 12AU7 tubes.
• CineMag inductor EQ section.
• XLR & TRS transformer-balanced inputs & outputs.

Performance Specs

• 20 Hz - 50 kHz frequency response.
• No insertion loss - loss restored by tube amplifier.
• Low Frequency:
• • Boost: 12 dB max
  • Cut: 18 dB max
  • Frequencies: 20, 30, 60, 100, 200, 400, 800 Hz.
• High Frequency Boost:
• • 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 16 kHz
  • 18 dB max.
• High Frequency Cut:
• • 3, 4, 5, 10, 20 kHz
  • 14 dB max.