The Pultec MEQM-5 Midrange Mastering Equalizer is a mastering version of the Pultec MEQ-5. It's designed to sculpt the mid-range and features 21-position rotary switches for precise recall in mastering.
The MEQM-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 MEQM-5. The MEQM-5 features custom taper 21-position precision rotary switches providing enhanced control and reproducibility of settings.
Pultec MEQM-5 Midrange Mastering Equalizer Features
- Three independent bands: The MEQ-5 features three sets of controls that can be used simultaneously to apply two peak boosts and one dip to the midrange frequencies.
- Boost and cut at the same frequency: One of the most famous "Pultec tricks" is the ability to simultaneously boost and cut the same frequency. This interaction creates a distinct and musical filtering effect.
- Passive EQ design: The MEQ-5's filter circuit is passive, meaning it uses only inductors, capacitors, and resistors.
- Tube-based gain stage: An all-tube makeup-gain amplifier restores the signal lost in the passive filter network, adding harmonic richness and warmth.
- Input and output transformers: High-quality 600-ohm transformers are used on both the input and output stages.
- Low noise floor: Despite being a vintage-style tube unit, modern versions of the MEQ-5 have an incredibly low noise floor.
Pultec MEQM-5 Midrange Mastering 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 Ohms
- Noise: 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 MEQM-5 Midrange Mastering Equalizer Includes
- Pultec MEQM-5 Midrange Mastering Equalizer
- Power Cable
- Manufacturer Warranty
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