Parametric EQ recomendations

Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2002 3:39 pm

Hello all,
I am looking for a parametric eq that will be used exclusively for equalizing the final mixes. $500 is about my limit, and I am not opposed to buying used. What brands should I look at?

Thanks,
Robert

Posted: Sun Jul 28, 2002 5:55 pm

Check out the Speck ACS.You won't be dissapointed.

http://www.speck.com/asc/asc_2.shtml

Rob

Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2002 10:53 pm

add another 0 to your budget and go for the gml Smile

Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2002 11:52 am

if you're going to add zeros, go all the way and get a Massive Passive. Other than that, you're better off with a plug in like the Oxford or Waves.

Posted: Tue Aug 06, 2002 1:34 pm

Has anyone ever used the tube ART EQ? They are cheap and I have been wondering about them. I used some ART tube mic pres that worked very well on a remote gospel chior I did on location once in Oakland CA. They compared nicely to some much more expensive Neve 1272 and API pres I used on the gig. Fats

Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2002 2:53 am

$500 on a stereo bus? ehhhh Filterbank plug in is the closet thing I'd use in that price range.

Posted: Mon Aug 26, 2002 4:27 pm

The Speck---Orban 642b---( also a certain DBX model designed by Orban)--UREI 540---still quality for $500^^^^^

cjogo

http://fp2k.redshift.com/cjogo/crystalrecording.htm

Posted: Tue Aug 27, 2002 8:57 pm

Robert wrote
I am looking for a parametric eq that will be used exclusively for equalizing the final mixes. $500 is about my limit, and I am not opposed to buying used.

Aphex and Symetrix make one that are $50 under $500 brand new Sad

. This is more than likely your three picks for new stuff (there are others out there to), there are many used units out there that may or may not be better (because of use) but have it checked out if your not sure about it. If your useing a DAW there are to many plug-ins for me to list here. Where are you located? I can find some thing that you can use if your con-fused :confused: about what to buy.

good luck
Raymond Ward
A.S. Recording Arts

Respected Past Moderator Joined: Mar 13, 2001 Posts: 1256

Quote:

Originally posted by RobertPhilbeck:
Hello all,
I am looking for a parametric eq that will be used exclusively for equalizing the final mixes. $500 is about my limit, and I am not opposed to buying used. What brands should I look at?

Thanks,
Robert

I wouldn't put a "$500" eq across my mix...leave it for mastering...unless you can find a used GML for $500. That point of the chain (the final stereo buss) is TOO important to stick something across,IMO Cool

Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:07 pm

I agree. I would not put any kind of hardware EQ in the $500 range across the 2 buss. Say goodbye to your stereo image detail.

Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2002 8:54 am

I would save your $500.00 and pay for Mastering. You'll get a lot more than EQ.

Posted: Fri Sep 27, 2002 4:59 am

I just completed a home studio Gospel album and mixed Everything into my MB Quart Vitalizer as final EQ. the artist let a few mastering studios listen to it.They raved about my sound. Of course I used other tricks like waves,Tc, Mpx-1, for flavor etc...

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