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

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