TK Audio Launches TK-lizer: Stereo Baxandall EQ for Mixing, Mastering, with M/S Processing
TK Audio, the discerning manufacturer based in scenic Halmsted, Sweden, recently announced the availability of TK-lizer, a stereo Baxandall-style EQ for mixing and mastering, with the added benefit of M/S processing.
Get your hands on some hardware! The new TK-lizer.
Referring to their new hardware unit as a “tone shaper” mastering and main buss EQ, the TK-lizer’s Baxandall-type design provides high and low bands that are selectable between shelving or bell, for fine tuning of lows, mids, and highs.
The EQ, which is handbuilt in Sweden, also has a built in M/S function for separate processing of mid and side signals. The stereo width of program material can be affected, by using the level controls in M/S mode. Finally, the TK-lizer’s three bands are based on the legendary Baxandall circuit from the 1950’s.
TK-lizer is currently available in the US at a street price of $1649.
Now gearheads, get ready! Here are the specs:
Dual mono 3-band Baxandall style EQ.
12dB octave high pass filter (the highest HPF frequency 100Hz which is for mono-ing bass in M/S mode,
this frequency can easily be change by the customer).
All controls are stepped for repeatability and easy channel tracking.
Broad Q.
High and Low band selectable between shelving or bell.
Built in M/S function.
Electronically balanced inputs and outputs.
Max output level before clip: 27dBu.
Main 115v or 230v (not selectable).
Controls:
Low freq: 28Hz, 48Hz, 72Hz, 132Hz, 195Hz, 255Hz, switchable between shelf or bell.
Mid freq: 400Hz, 630Hz, 870Hz, 1.3kHz, 2.4kHz, 7.2kHz.
High freq: 4kHz, 7.2kHz, 12kHz, 16kHz, 20kHz, 25kHz, switchable between shelf or bell.
HPF freq: 25Hz, 30Hz, 35Hz, 40Hz, 45Hz, 100Hz, 12dB / octave.
Boost/cut: -4dB, -3dB, -2dB, -1dB, -0.5dB, 0dB, +0.5dB, +1dB, +2dB, +3dB, +4dB.
Level: -4dB, -3dB, -2dB, -1dB, -0.5dB, 0dB, +0.5dB, +1dB, +2dB, +3dB, +4dB.
EQ in/out.
M/S in/out.
Switch for separate monitoring of the mid or side signal.