Golden Age Project EQ-81 MKIII, equalizer

The MKIII has new knobs for the level controls and a few improvements inside.

The class-AB equalizer circuit used in the EQ-81 MKII is similar to  the eq section in the classic 1081 module, without the high and low pass  filters.

The sound character is warm, punchy, sweet and musical. These classic  characteristics have been heard on countless recordings through the  years and it is a versatile sound that works very well on most sound  sources and in most genres. The essence of this sound is now available  at a surprisingly low cost, making it available to nearly everyone.

The EQ-81 MKII has stepped frequency controls that offers a wide  selection of frequencies from 33 Hz to 15 kHz. The BASS and TREBLE  frequency bands are switchable between shelving and bell and the MID  frequency bands is of the bell type with a switchable Hi Q setting. The  control range is +/- 18dB. All four bands can be set in an off mode.

The EQ-81 MKII can be used either as a standalone EQ or connected to  the insert jack of one of the Golden Age Project preamps. Combining one  of our PRE-73 preamp´s and an EQ-81 MKII and using a UNITE rack kit to  mount them together, one will get a 19-inch 1081-style unit at a low  cost and with a great sound!

FEATURES

– Vintage Style electronics. No integrated circuits in the signal path when the Insert connector is used

– 4-band with inductor based mid frequency bands

– Stepped frequency selection

– A wide selection of frequencies from 33 Hz to 15 kHz

– Control range up to +/- 18 dB

– Each band has an off mode

– Tantalum capacitors in the EQ signal path

– Can be used together with one of our preamp´s with an insert jack or as a standalone unit

– TRS jack for the INSERT mode in- and output connection, the nominal working level is around -18 dBu

– IC-based in- and output stage for the LINE IN mode with balanced TRS and XLR connectors

– Selectable ground lift jumper

– External power supply to avoid interaction with the audio circuits

– Great sound that suits most sound sources and genres

– A solid build quality that will last many years of normal use

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