Bettermaker Mastering Equalizer

Short Description: Mastering-grade Equalizer with Digital Recall and Mac/PC Plugin Control. In Used, Excellent condition What We Think: The Bettermaker Mastering Equalizer is a tour de force in modern analog engineering, seamlessly bridging the gap between pristine hardware sound and total in-the-box DAW convenience. Featuring a 100% analog signal path combined with digital control, a 5-inch touchscreen, and a dedicated DAW plug-in interface, it provides instant total recall, automated parameter changes, and A/B comparison functionality—all without leaving your mix position. Combining a 4-band fully parametric EQ, variable high-pass and low-pass filters, and a dedicated stereo passive "Pultec-style" air section (featuring extended 20kHz and 28kHz boost bands), the Mastering Equalizer delivers exceptional musicality and transparency. Operating in Stereo, Dual Mono, or Mid/Side modes, it gives mastering engineers and mix bus sculptors the ability to execute surgical fixes or add lush analog top-end sheen with absolute precision. Manufacturer Description: Bettermaker® Mastering Equalizer for those who seek outstading EQ quality with the convenience of fast and precise recall and automation. MEQ offers 100% signal path, Passive as well as parametric filters, Highpass filter with changable slope and resonanse, Stereo/Dual mono/MS operation and a metering section with EQ curve representation. All this with mastering grade sound and patented recall with the speed of a native plugin. Features: 100% analog audio signal path USB connectivity with MAC/PC all parameters are digitally controlled via touchscreen and/or DAW (with dedicated plugin) 399 presets with unique names, total recall, A/B comparison 5-inch capacitive touchscreen with backlight, four encoders with push-button action for ease of control stereo, dual-mono and mid/side operation modes with focus function stereo 12 or 24dB/oct high-pass filter with adjustable cutoff frequency (10Hz – 240 Hz; extended to 6Hz with the resonance enabled) four stereo parametric filters with 15dB boost/cut range, variable Q (0.2 – 7): EQ1: 22Hz – 470Hz (bell/shelf) EQ2: 90Hz – 2kHz (bell) EQ3: 480Hz – 10kHz (bell) EQ4: 1kHz – 23kHz (bell/shelf) stereo passive equalizer with extended hi-boost section (air bands: 20 and 28 kHz) stereo, 12dB/oct low-pass filter with adjustable cutoff frequency (2 – 38 kHz) adjustable output level (+/- 10dB) Frequency Search, Gain Lock, Note and Auto-Q functions on-board measurement of PEAK/RMS levels and RTA analyzer on-screen live representation of the equalization curve Digital Section The sound of the Mastering Equalizer is of course based on the quality of its analog filters, precisely matched capacitors and inductors. But all the control and user interactions are performed in the digital domain. This allows us to incorporate options and possibilities not found in any standard analog equalizers: Save and recall presets from on-board memory (400 slots available) Instant reset of all parameters Rapid, precise and repeatable adjustments Precisely linked stereo operation with the ease of a single control DAW automation and recall of all available parameters The digital section of the Mastering Equalizer is based around high speed, 32-bit micro-controller, with dedicated firmware programmed into its memory (with the possibility of updating the firmware via USB connection). It controls the parameters af all analog filters, watches over the user interface, presets management, audio measurement, USB connectivity and other Mastering Equalizer functions. Front panel and LCD touchscreen The front panel of the Mastering Equalizer is build around big LCD touchscreen, that allows you to control almost all functions available in the device. It will show you live representation of the EQ curve and allow you to adjust filter gain and frequency with the touch and drag of your finger (check unique Frequency Search function!). Apart from that, you can also monitor input/output levels, access the FFT real time analyzer or store and recall presets using on-screen QWERTY keyboard. DAW integration The Bettermaker Mastering Equalizer can communicate with your DAW via USB connection. The unit appear as a HID device and can be managed via Bettermaker Mastering Equalizer Plugin. Specifications: Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz (+/- 0.2 dB) Dynamic range: 102dB (+23dBu, 22kHz BW) THD+N: 0.03% @ +4 dBu, 0.06% @ +18 dBu, 20 kHz BW CMRR: max 85 dB @ 3 kHz, min 52 dB @ 20Hz, 20 kHz BW Crosstalk: min -100 dB @ 30Hz, max -65 dB @ 20kHz, +18 dBu, 20 kHz BW balanced stereo input (XLR), 23dBu max input level (THD < 0.2%) balanced stereo output (XLR), 23dBu max output level (THD < 0.2%) Operating Level: +4dBu Input impedance (differential): 48kΩ (for balanced signal) Output Impedance: 50Ω + 50Ω (electronically balanced) 2U enclosure, 230mm deep 115/230V switch advanced linear power supply with toroidal AC mains transformer…