EQ169S

EQ169S

Colour your tracks.
Benetton would not deny it
EQ169S
790
ex-VAT
Price TBA
Discontinued (Soon to be a classic?)
The EQ169S is a 2-channel equalizer inspired by the Studer 169 - a very musical and always smooth 3-band EQ, featuring two shelves & a semi-parametric midrange. Add instant colour to your tracks, directly on the record or later in the mix.
This product is currently out of stock.
Pre-order now to catch the next production!
Deposit › 
300
ex-VAT
 | 
100% refundable if you change your mind
Production time: approx. 1 week
EQ169S
790
ex-VAT
Price TBA
Discontinued (Soon to be a classic?)
The EQ169S is a 2-channel equalizer inspired by the Studer 169 - a very musical and always smooth 3-band EQ, featuring two shelves & a semi-parametric midrange. Add instant colour to your tracks, directly on the record or later in the mix.
Free delivery from 350€, depending on your country.
EQ169S
80s
INSPIRATION

Inspired by the legendary Studer 169 mixing desk, the EQ169 is a classic, yet very musical 3-band EQ with the original ±15dB high and low shelves and a semi-parametric "Presence" band. This is certainly what makes this console so sought after today...

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3 MAIN FEATURES You WILL LOVE
1
±15dB fixed frequency high and low shelves, to get that fat low end or cristalline highs in seconds
2
The famous "Presence" filter, continuously variable from 150 to 7.000Hz - always nicely smooth
3
A multicolour output level indicator to monitor post-EQ saturation
WONDERING WHAT'S INSIDE ?
A perfect replica of the original Studer© circuit
Transformerless input and output using top grade op-amps
Relay-operated "True bypass" circuit for transparent sound
Ok, sounds cool,
but what about the
specs?
  • 2-channel Classic semi-parametric EQ based on the original Studer 169 console circuit :
    • High Shelf : ±15dB @ 20kHz
    • "Presence" filter : ±11dB @ 150 to 7000Hz (continuously variable) - Q ≈ 1.0
    • Low Shelf : ±15dB @ 20Hz
HLabs_EQ169_shelves_curves
HLabs_EQ169_mid_curve
  • Transformerless input & output for a transparent sound
  • Max level (input & output) : +22dBU
  • Input impedance: 48kΩ
  • Output impedance: 50Ω
  • Frequency response (1kΩ load): ±0.5dB from 5.4Hz to 25kHz
  • SNR : >105dB (0.2% THD)
  • Neutrik XLR inputs & outputs
  • Earth lift on the outputs to avoid ground loops (independent for each channel)
  • Worldwide compatible power supply: 100-240V | 50-60Hz
  • Dimensions (1U rack) : 483x260x44mm | 19.0x10.2x1.7in
  • Weight : 3.2kg | 7.0lb

Designed and assembled in our workshop in Saint Vérand (France). All parts are manufactured by our beloved partners in France & Europe.

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790
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Free delivery from 350€, depending on your country.
EQ169S
EQ169S
790
ex-VAT
This product is currently out of stock.
Pre-order now to catch the next production!
Deposit › 
300
ex-VAT
 | 
100% refundable if you change your mind
Production time: approx. 1 week
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