TL Audio EQ-1 Classic Series Dual Valve EQ
TL Audio EQ-1 Dual Valve Stereo Parametric Equalizer and Preamp w/48v phantom EQ
TL Audioʼs chief designer David Kempson, who had spent roughly 10 years at Neve as a senior engineer and as part of the leading design team.
Their first original product was the TL Audio EQ-1.
Kempson designed low-noise solid-state audio paths and used the valves strategically to insert warm harmonic saturation. This engineering pedigree is a major reason why the original Classic Series like the EQ-1 remains highly regarded by studio engineers.
The TL Audio EQ1 is a classic British hybrid tube equalizer, originally launched in 1993. It features a transformerless front-end followed by two triode valves (tubes) per channel, and provides 4 bands of parametric EQ with the ability to link the channels for true stereo or 8-band mono operation.
Key Features and Specifications
- ● Tube Stages: Each channel employs four valve stages, giving users a gradual, classic warmth and analog overdrive.
- ● 4-Band EQ: High, High-Mid, Low-Mid, and Low bands, all with fully sweepable frequency, bandwidth (Q), and ± 15dB cut/boost.
- ● Filter: Built-in high-pass filter and a bypass switch per channel.
- ● Connectivity: Balanced line inputs/outputs (XLR and 1/4" jacks). Popular Applications
- ● Vocal Warmth & Instrument Shaping: Widely used on vocals, bass, and keyboards to inject analog character and body into clinical digital recordings.
- ● Mix Sweetening: Often used on the mix bus or sub-groups for analog "glue," Condition: Very Good. It is a unit that is over 30 years old. And so naturally you will have some minor scratches and ware and tear.
This item is sold as described: It is a vintage 90s unit. This unit is being sold strictly AS-IS (Sold As-Described) with no returns.
The unit works well and is an excellent EQ. But it has not been recently serviced.
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