The MOTORCITY EQualizer is a completely analog, passive EQ design with seven accessible frequency points across the tonal spectrum. It is a recreation of the “MOTORCITY EQualizer” owned by Eight-time Grammy winning producer, mixdown artist, and innovative engineering genius Michael Brauer. From the 10-gauge hand brushed aluminum face plate, historically accurate control layout including custom molded bakelite knobs, the MOTORCITY Equalizer looks the part. More importantly, the unique passive equalization circuit is identical and fully faithful to the original design, including cutom build mil-spec 1960’S tone capacitors and inductors. The Heritage Audio MOTORCITY Equalizer delivers the same unmistakably huge, punchy, and warm signature sound that makes this EQ as classic as the hits it helped create.
The MOTORCITY EQualizer has seven accessible frequency points across the tonal spectrum, from 50Hz, 130Hz, 320Hz and 800Hz up to 2Hz, 5kHz and 12,5kHz. Each frequency has a stepped rotary switch capable of a flat response, or up or down up 8db in 1dB increments. The front panel also features a combined in/out/off toggle switch with top hat knob and jewel light power indicator. All rotary switches have easy to read from a distance “General Radio” bakelite style knobs recreated to look exactly like the originals. Finally, it features a master gain control (-8db/+8db) with 1dB increments. The incredibly simple 1960’s accurate back panel features a power supply jack for the external power supply, and an XLR input and output.
The sound of the MOTORCITY EQualizer is exactly what you’d expect. It packs a punch without sounding harsh or distorted. Or as Michael Brauer says: It simply got that sound! The Heritage audio MOTORCITY EQ is not a digital equivalent, not a respectfully close replica and not a more compatible modernized “improvement.” The MOTORCITY EQualizer is nothing more or less than the genuine article finally made available for the general public.
Features
- Iconic single channel 7 band passive EQ
- Replica of Michael Brauer´s units designed at Motown’s “Hitsville” studio for private use.
- First time publicly available: Motown’s Chief technical engineer and miracle worker Mike McLean´s take on the smart graphic eq designed for the film industry and made by Cinema Engineering, Langevin and Altec.
- Clever passive design uses no less than 21 inductors and 21 tone capacitors ( 3 each per band) exclusively made for Heritage Audio, matching Brauer´s values to 1% tolerances.
- Heavy duty stepped rotary switches used for all 7 eq bands and gain control.
- UTC replica input transformer transformer with modified turns ratio for better integration into modern studios. Exclusively made for Heritage Audio.
- Carnhill-driven output line amp substitutes the original´s Achilles heel Opamp-labs output.
- In/Out/Off Lever switch allows you to A/B the effect of EQ settings.
*Motown, Cinema Engineering, Langevin, and Altec may be trademarks of their respective owners and HA is in no way affiliated with any of them. Mike McLean is cited for historically purposes only and HA is in no way affiliated with him.
Technical Specifications
- Input: XLR, Line Level
- Output: XLR, Line Level
- Output gain: +/- 8dB, steped 1 dB steps
- Equalizer Frequencies: 50, 130, 320, 800, 2000, 5000, 12500 Hz
- EQ gain: +/- 8 dB Gain, 1 dB steps
- Dimensions: 19", 2HE
- Power supply: 100 – 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0,6A, 48V DC, 520mA, max. 25W
