Intended for tracking, mixing and mastering applications, the EM-EQ2 is a dual-mono equaliser housed in an all-metal 2U-high chassis. Sonically nodding to the classic Pultec EQP-1A sound, the EM-EQ2 uses the same discrete class-AB amplifier found in A-Designs’ solid-state EM-PEQ and Pacifica mic pres, putting a twist on the classic filter design of yesteryear. That aside, the EM-EQ2 faithfully preserves the EQ section design, control layout and wonderfully smooth musicality of the original Pultec unit.

‘The original EQP-1A has long been revered by both recording and mastering engineers for its ability to improve the sound of literally anything running through it,’ says A-Designs Audio’s Peter Montessi. ‘The much more affordable EM-EQ2 is our take on that classic design with all of the same freq settings and inductors that made the Pultec a must-have for capturing the bottom end. This product is perfect for those engineers who are looking to add some vibe to their ITB tracks or two-buss but prefer to use standard rack-mount gear instead of 500 Series modules.’

Additional features include a nickel core output transformer, gold Grayhill rotary switches, Wima caps, and a true hard bypass. Instead of using common 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.

‘I should also point out that the EM-EQ2 pairs up exceptionally with our HM2EQ Hammer for those engineers looking to add some analog texture that the digital world still lacks,’ Montessi adds.

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