MQ-2 – Vintage 7 band proportional Q equaliser & compressor
Taking inspiration from the legendary ‘Motown EQ’, the MQ-2 is a stereo, 7 band proportional Q Equaliser with EQ curves akin to the renowned EQ’s used in the illustrious Detroit studios in the 1960’s. This 100% analogue EQ features 7 bell curves, each having a variable cut/boost of ±10dB and set at the beautifully musical frequencies of the original.
However, the MQ-2 is not only an EQ, it also incorporates a programme dependant, effortless to use one knob compressor that adapts its envelope to the characteristics of the signal.
But it doesn’t stop there. In addition, it incorporates the highly regarded ‘CRUSH’ feature present on the Drawmer 1971. When you activate the crush circuit, get ready for some pleasing harmonic saturation and that classic analogue warmth that adds a ton of character to any signal passing through the unit. The result? It fattens up the bass, adds presence to the mids, and brings a delightful shimmer to the top end. The harder you drive the EQ and compressor the more Crush you’ll get.
Using single controls for both channels it has never been easier to get the classic warm analogue sound you’ve been looking for.
Features
- Stereo 7 band proportional Q Equaliser for 500 series.
- Inspired by the 1960’s Motown EQ.
- Takes up two 500 series slots.
- Integrated ‘CRUSH’ feature that warms up your mix with harmonic saturation.
- Fully variable 10dB boost or cut.
- One knob Compressor to easily tame the levels.
- Swap EQ/Compressor in the signal path.
- Comprehensive metering
- Hard wired bypass.
- Designed and manufactured in the U.K.
Technical Specifications
- EQ Frequencies: 50 Hz, 130 Hz, 320 Hz, 800 Hz, 2 kHz, 5 kHz, 12.5 kHz, +/- 10 dB Gain
- Input Impedance: 20k Ohms
- Maximum Input Level: +16dB
- Output Impedance: < 100 Ohms
- Output Gain: +/-14 dB
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/-0.5dB
- THD+N: @1KHz ref 0dBu 0.01%
- Noise (ref 0dB): -80dB
- Dimension: Two 500 Series slots
- Weight: 0.54 kg
