The Pultec MEQ-5 Midrange Equalizer is a vintage tube-powered midrange equalizer designed to sculpt the "power region" of a mix, primarily between 300 Hz and 5000 Hz. It is particularly effective for subtle, musical tone-shaping.
Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, etc.) once said that the MEQ-5 was his go-to EQ for guitars of any type. The MEQ-5 provides exacting control of the “power region” in program material, that frequency range from about 300 Hz to 5000 Hz in which most of the sound energy is concentrated. The ear is especially sensitive to sounds in this region. In this region, even small resonances in studio acoustics and microphone and speaker responses are very evident in their effect on the listenability of the sound. Three independent sets of controls make it possible to boost on a peak curve at 200 - 1000 Hz while simultaneously boosting on a peak curve at 1.5 - 5 kHz, while simultaneously dipping at 200 - 7000 Hz. Guitars, vocals, horns, strings, keyboards, snares, toms, anything with significant midrange that requires complex contouring is a candidate for the MEQ-5.
Pultec MEQ-5 Midrange Equalizer Features
- Low-mid peak boost: Offers up to +10 dB of boost at selectable frequencies of 200, 300, 500, 700, and 1000 Hz. It is used to add body and fullness.
- Midrange dip (attenuation): Offers up to -10 dB of cut at selectable frequencies of 200, 300, 500, 700, 1000, 1500, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, and 7000 Hz. It is effective for removing harsh or "honky" frequencies.
- High-mid peak boost: Offers up to +8 dB of boost at selectable frequencies of 1.5, 2, 3, 4, and 5 kHz. This band is used for adding presence, clarity, and "bite".
- Distinctive sound: The MEQ-5 provides the classic "Pultec magic" and rich character of vintage tube hardware, delivering a smooth and natural sound.
- Unique curve interaction: Like other Pultec EQs, the MEQ-5 can boost and attenuate the same frequency range simultaneously. This creates a musical, resonant peak with a gentler surrounding cut, allowing for complex and flattering tonal shaping.
- Low noise floor: The unit is designed with an exceptionally low noise floor for a pure and clear signal path.
- Passive design with tube amplification: The passive equalization section is followed by a tube gain stage that restores any lost volume. This design is key to its smooth sound.
Pultec MEQ-5 Midrange Equalizer Specifications
- Low-midrange peak boost: 200, 300, 500, 700, 1000 CPS, 0 – 10 dB
- High-midrange peak boost: 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5 KCS, 0 – 8 dB
- Dip Atten: 200, 300, 500, 700 CPS and 1, 1.5, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 KCS, 0 – 10 dB
- Input Transformer: 600 Ohms
- Output Transformer: 600 OhmsNoise: Below -75 dBm
- Distortion: ≤ 0.15% at +10 dBm into 600 Ohms
- Amplifier: 20 CPS to 20 KCS, +0, -1 dB ref 1KCS
- Tubes: 1 ea 12AX7, 6AQ5, 6X4
Pultec MEQ-5 Midrange Equalizer Includes
- Pultec MEQ-5 Midrange Equalizer
- Power cable
- Manufacturer Warranty
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