Eq recommendation

[G-Sun]

Hi folks!

What would you recommend me for a dual mono eq?

- For tracking and mixing, and perhaps mastering
- Preferably stepped, but depends
- Low to medium cost
- Easy to medium hard to build
- Not to many vendors
- Frontpanels, case or at least front-panel-layout easy available
- 1U max 3U, 500 is possible (but don't have 500-rack at the moment)
- HPF is a bonus
- I like tubes and transformers but not necessary
- Style not so aggressive, more acoustic pop, jazz, soul, classical + maybe some interest in vintage 60's sound

 

[G-Sun]

Net Eq?

 

[druu]

Net Eq?

Ok that will do

 

[G-Sun]

Net Eq?

Ok that will do

Thank! But I guess soldering and wiring those stepped pots are a pita.
Anything with stepped pcb-mount footprint?
I could of course go non-stepped as well. Would work for tracking and mixing, but recall will be harder.

 

[G-Sun]

Or maybe a pcb-based switch is all I need
http://www.elma.com/en-eu/products/rotary-switches/audio-solutions/product-pages/a47-series-audio-attenuator-detail/
?

 

[Upacesky]

The calrec or w492 from pcbgrinder?
NetEQ sounds overkill and quite expensive with all those switches.

 

[petermontg]

Those switches are 47 position. There would be no use for them in the net EQ. Max deck is 24.

Have a look at the pultec builds out there

 

[Gustav]

Thank! But I guess soldering and wiring those stepped pots are a pita.

Its repetitive, but not hard to do at all.

Looking at your list, it may be the best option to audition various commercial options and buy one!?

Gustav

 

[sahib]

Give a consideration to my EQ ONE. Though in 500 format.

http://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=52462.msg668904#msg668904

 

[G-Sun]

Looking at your list, it may be the best option to audition various commercial options and buy one!?

Gustav

Yes, maybe 500-series and buying a couple. Depends on price though.

 

[G-Sun]

Give a consideration to my EQ ONE. Though in 500 format.

http://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=52462.msg668904#msg668904

Well, that's worth consideration. Looks very versatile.
Need a Lindell 10slot 50rack or something then. Of course 2 channels and rack adds up a bit too.

 

[sahib]

I have a new rack. metalwork is in manufacture and just about ready.

http://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=56994.0

However, I am also working on a dual 2U version. The potentiometer/switch sub cards connect to the main eq board with ribbons and it is possible to re-position them horizontally . If you are up to some drilling then I can supply you the brushed chrome facia in 2U layout then this could be a good prototyping exercise. I also have the dual/triple psu boards, transformers etc.

 

[simonsez]

P2P pultec EQP-1A  8)

 

[G-Sun]

P2P pultec EQP-1A  8)

Thanks!
I realizing, I'm not using the typical pultec eq-shelves much. Yet, I love the sound of the unit
I believe some typical 3-4band with some adjustable Q is what suit me best.

 

[G-Sun]

I have a set of Calrec pcps(2). What has stopped me from starting the project is maybe the question about stepped pots,
and I just couldn't like the front-designs I've seen.

But if I put some time and money into frontpanel design and manufacuring,
I now think a dual Calrec can work for me. With non-stepped pots.

A saw this nice looking and sounding demo at least:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVXIPZs3PtU

Edit: http://www.frontpanels.de/miscellaneous-frontpanels/gyraf-calrec-eq/
This looks quite good 

 

[kante1603]

Give a consideration to my EQ ONE. Though in 500 format.

http://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=52462.msg668904#msg668904

+1!!!
;D