The Warm Audio EQP-WA is a faithful recreation of the classic Pultec tube EQ, including the use of CineMag transformers and premium grade vacuum tubes.
The original Pultec design offers a unique EQ curve and character not found on other types of equaliser. Warm Audio claims that meticulous attention has been made to remodelling and reproducing the original sound while maintaining affordability.
Key features:
· Tube EQ based on the Pultec EQP-1A
· CineMag input and output transformers
· Premium high-voltage 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes
· CineMag inductor EQ section
· EQ bypass – signal passes through tubes and transformers for warming effect
· No insertion loss – loss restored by tube amplifier
· XLR and TRS transformer balanced inputs and outputs
· Flat frequency response 20Hz-50kHz
· Boost and Cut controls can be used simultaneously for phase effect
· Low-frequency boost: 20, 30, 60, 100, 200, 400, 800Hz (12dB)
· Low-frequency cut: 20, 30, 60, 100, 200, 400, 800Hz (18dB)
· High-frequency boost: 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 16kHz (18dB)
· High-frequency cut: 3, 4, 5, 10, 20kHz (14dB)
· Five added frequency points for greater flexibility
· Internal switchable 115/230V IEC power connection
The EQP-WA ships in Q1 2015, at £649 (inc VAT). UK Distribution is via Nova Audio.
More: www.nova-distribution.co.uk