Winter NAMM: A-Designs Introducing EM-EQ2 Stereo Equalizer
Winter NAMM kicks off this Thursday (January 13 – 16) so we’ll have plenty of new product introductions to share over the next week. First up, A-Designs‘ has announced its new two-channel rack-mounted version of its Pultec-style EM-PEQ 500 series EQ module, the new EM-EQ2, will be available in February.
A-Designs' EM-PEQ2
Reportedly well-suited for tracking, mixing and even mastering applications, the EM-EQ2 is a dual-mono equalizer housed in an all-metal 2U chassis.
Sonically nodding to the classic Pultec EQP-1A sound, the EM-EQ2 utilizes the same discrete Class AB amplifier found in A-Designs’ solid-state EM-PEQ and Pacifica mic pres, putting a slightly unique twist on the classic filter design of yesteryear. That aside, the EM-EQ2 is said to faithfully preserve the EQ section design, control layout and smooth musicality of the original Pultec unit.
Additional features include a nickel core output transformer, gold Grayhill rotary switches, Wima caps, and a true hard bypass. Instead of using off-the-shelf chokes, A-Designs uses a custom-wound tapped inductor wound to the same values as the 500 Series EM-PEQ. Fully balanced, noise-free performance with modern impedance specs make for intuitive operation and quick studio integration.
Available in February, retail pricing on the A-Designs Audio EM-EQ2 is set at $2,695.
For more information on A-Designs Audio, visit http://www.adesignsaudio.com.