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EQ522 | 2 Band Equaliser with Discrete Germanium Opamps
Easy to Use and Musical 2 Band EQ
Two Discrete Germanium Transistors Opamps
41 Positions Stepped Potentiometers
Adds HF Shine and Space to the Mix Sound Stage
NOS Military Grade Germanium Transistors made in ’60s
Separate Discrete Opamp for each Band
+/-12dB Boost and Cut
4 Frequency Settings for HF Band
4 Frequency Settings for LF Band
Output Coupled with Custom HRK Active Transformer
On-Board Voltage 500 Rack PSU Filters
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The EQ552 is a user-friendly, two-band equalizer that uses vintage Germanium transistors for superior sound quality. It offers four frequency settings for each band, giving you plenty of options to fine-tune your music.
What sets the EQ552 apart is its use of separate Discrete Operational Amplifiers, made with high-quality, military-grade Germanium transistors from the 1960s. This ensures a smooth and natural sound, even at high boost levels, unlike some modern equalizers that can make your music sound harsh.
The EQ552 is versatile and works well with any music genre, as it doesn’t impose a specific tone character. It enhances the details in your music while preserving its original sound.
Each band in the EQ552 has its own circuit, preventing any interference between the bands and reducing phase issues. This feature makes the EQ552 perfect for stereo operation, tracking, 2-bus processing, and mastering.
With 41 stepped potentiometer positions, the EQ552 offers precision control, making it a great tool for any music enthusiast or professional.
Firstly, germanium transistors are known for their warm, smooth, and vintage sound. They have a unique tonal characteristic that is often described as more “musical” compared to other types of transistors. This is due to the way germanium transistors handle signals, which results in a more pleasing harmonic distortion that many audio professionals and musicians find desirable.
Secondly, germanium transistors can operate at higher speeds and slew-rates than early silicon devices. This was an important consideration in the 1960s and is still relevant today in certain applications.
Lastly, the use of germanium transistors in studio equipment can be seen as a nod to the golden age of music production. Many classic sounds are associated with germanium-based products like EMI’s first solid-state TG mixers, Neve’s 1053 and contemporary modules, and some of the vintage Fairchild and Telefunken products.
Traditional passive transformers are known to be vulnerable to electromagnetic interference, such as 50/60Hz hum and HF RF smog. Additionally, their frequency response is contingent upon load and source impedance, which adversely affects the overall performance of analog studio equipment.
The HRK Active Transformer is a game changer that not only resolves the issues associated with passive transformers but also retains and amplifies the desired characteristics of the transformer output stage. This includes the enrichment of harmonic content and the enhancement of tonal response.
What sets the HRK Active Transformer apart is its ability to deliver the rich, beloved sound that audio enthusiasts seek, including the harmonic content and tonal response, while simultaneously eliminating the drawbacks of passive transformers.
