Manley Enhanced Pultec Tube EQ - Mid Frequency

The Manley Enhanced Pultec Mid Frequency Tube EQ is Indespensable for Mastering Engineers

Specially useful for midband oriented instruments such as guitars, vocals, harmonicas, and violins, the MID FREQUENCY ENHANCED PULTEC EQ (MEQ-5 type) shares the same features and specifications as Manley's 'EQP-1A' version. The differences lie in the passive EQ section: In the MID EQ, the DIP and PEAK controls function on much sharper bell-shaped curves centered on the selected frequencies, which gives the engineer-producer more precise control over the vitally important midrange and makes this unit indispensable for mastering engineers. The MID EQ also completely fills the frequency gaps between the low frequency and high frequency sections of the Enhanced Pultec EQP-1A type EQ; thus the combination of the two provides a most flexible palette of possibilities for tracking or mastering.

SPECIFICATIONS

• MANLEY input transformer with pure nickel laminations potted in mu-metal case; 3K Ohm input Z
• PHASE REVERSE switch for balanced XLR input
• Alternate transformerless 1/4-inch Hi-Z (5 kOhm) input
• BYPASS switch and AUTO-MUTE with warmup delay
• Silent conductive plastic PEAK and SHELF controls
• Sealed gold-contact Greyhill frequency select switches
• Vacuum Tubes: 1 x 12AX7 (gain) and 1 x 12BH7 (or 6414 or 5965) White Follower Dual Triodes
• Hi-current drive less than 50 Ohm Lo-Z XLR and 1/4-inch outputs
• Balanced Transformer-Coupled XLR Outputs
• Flat frequency response from 10 Hz - 70 KHz
• Less than 0.01% THD @ 1kHz
• S/N Ratio: 116 dB
• Adjustable FEEDBACK / GAIN: Unity ±5 dB
• Maximum Output: +30 dBv
• Power Consumption: 18 watts
• Mains Voltage Frequency: 50 ~ 60 Hz*
• Dimensions: 19 x 1.75 x 10 inches / 483 x 44 x 254 mm (occupies 1U)
• Shipping Weight: 12 lbs / 5.4 kg

*Operating mains voltage: Units are purpose built for original destination country's mains voltage (100V, 120V, or 220-240VAC) as indicated on the serial number badge. Power transformer must be replaced in order to change mains operating voltage. 120VAC units may NOT be rewired to put the primaries of the power transformer in series for 220-240V operation or a large radiated field of hum will develop. If changing locations/voltages, the power transformer must be replaced with the dedicated one for the voltage at which it will operate.

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