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Hlabs EQ169 - 500-format 3-band EQ based on the Studer 169

by Hlabs
£340.00 inc. vat
£283.33 ex. vat
SKU SHLBEQ169
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Hlabs EQ169 - 500-format 3-band EQ based on the Studer 169

The Hlabs EQ169 is a simple but very musical 3-band equalizer, featuring a semi-parametric midrange. It will be the perfect companion of our already acclaimed PRE169 mic preamp as a go-to tracking EQ for your 500-series setup !

INSPIRATION
Inspired by the legendary Studer 169 mixing desk, the EQ169 is a classic, yet very musical 3-band EQ with the original ±15dB high and low shelves and a semi-parametric "Presence" band. This is certainly what makes this console so sought after today...

3 MAIN FEATURES YOU WILL LOVE

  1. A multicolour output level indicator to monitor post-EQ saturation
  2. The famous "Presence" filter, continuously variable from 150 to 7.000Hz - always nicely smooth
  3. ±15dB fixed frequency high and low shelves, to get that fat low end or cristalline highs in seconds


WONDERING WHAT'S INSIDE ?

  • A perfect replica of the original Studer© circuit
  • Transformerless input and output using top grade op-amps
  • Relay-operated bypass circuit for transparent sound & power failure proof design


Hlabs EQ169 Specifications:

  • API© style 500 series format
  • Classic semi-parametric EQ based on the original Studer 169 console circuit :
  • High Shelf : ±15dB @ 20kHz
  • "Presence" filter : ±11dB @ 150 to 7000Hz (continuously variable) - Q ≈ 1.0
  • Low Shelf : ±15dB @ 20Hz
  • HLabs_EQ169_shelves_curves
  • HLabs_EQ169_mid_curve
  • Transformerless input & output for a transparent sound
  • Max level (input & output) : +22dBU
  • Input impedance: 48kΩ
  • Output impedance: 50Ω
  • Frequency response (1kΩ load): ±0.5dB from 5.4Hz to 25kHz
  • SNR : >105dB (0.2% THD)
  • Bypass on relay for transparent sound & power failure proof
  • Power consumption : 120mA