Bought new from Sweetwater a couple of months ago, been sitting in the rack. I just don’t have time to record anymore, used for 1-2 hours.

Trident A-Range 500 Series 4-Band Equalizer – Legendary Inductor EQ

Bring the legendary sound of the rarest and most revered Trident console into your 500-series rack. This is a faithful, all-discrete recreation of the original four-band Trident A-Range equalizer—famous for its stunningly musical character, inductor-based midrange, and unique fader-based boost/cut controls.

If you are looking to add the unmistakable analog signature that shaped records by David Bowie, Elton John, and Queen to your workflow, this EQ delivers it in spades.

Why This EQ Stands Out: Unlike standard rotary EQs, the A-Range utilizes distinctive faders with center detents for adjusting your boost and cut. This makes it incredibly easy to visualize your EQ curve at a glance. The true magic, however, lies under the hood: the inductor-based upper and lower mid-bands deliver a rich, peaking character that allows you to aggressively sculpt snare drums, bass guitars, and vocals without ever sounding harsh or artificial.

Key Features:

• Authentic A-Range Circuitry: All-discrete transistor design matching the original console's renowned musicality.
• Inductor-Based Mids: Upper and lower mid-bands utilize inductors for that classic, punchy peaking response.
• 4-Band Versatility: High and low shelving bands combined with the inductor-based peaking mid-bands. Each band features a 4-position rotary switch for precise frequency selection.
• Fader Level Controls: Unique fader operation for boost/cut (+/- 15dB) with a precise center detent at zero.
• Selectable Filters: Independent push-button High-Pass (25Hz, 50Hz, 100Hz) and Low-Pass filters (9kHz, 12kHz, 15kHz) to perfectly frame your tracks and clean up low-end rumble or high-end hiss.
• Visual Headroom: Integrated LED peak indicator warns you when you hit the +16dBu threshold.
• Radial Workhorse Compatible: Includes an internal jumper for routing directly to a Workhorse internal mix bus.

Technical Specs:

• Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz (-1dB)
• Boost/Cut Range: +/- 15dB (variable)
• Max Input Level: +22dBu
• I/O: Balanced line level for maximum signal integrity

This EQ is a fantastic tool for tracking and mixing, offering a perfect blend of broad-strokes sweetening and surgical inductor punch. Feel free to message me with any questions!