Discover the Authentic Recreation: Heritage Audio Motorcity Equalizer
Experience the timeless magic of the legendary Motown Studios EQ with the Heritage Audio Motorcity Equalizer. This single-channel passive EQ faithfully replicates the iconic sound of the original, featuring seven fixed bands and stepped gain controls.
Crafted with Utmost Precision The Heritage Audio Motorcity is a meticulous and precise reproduction of the renowned EQ, created in collaboration with legendary engineer Michael Brauer and Black Lion Audio. By working closely with Brauer and sourcing vital information, Heritage Audio has flawlessly recreated this graphic EQ to capture its full glory.
A Flawless Recreation Every detail of the Motorcity EQ is designed to mirror the original. From the 10-gauge hand brushed aluminium faceplate to the custom molded bakelite knobs, this EQ is an exact replica. Its internals tell the same story, utilizing the unique passive equalization circuit found in the original. Heritage Audio went to great lengths to source accurate parts and even had custom recreations built for unavailable components. The result is an EQ that perfectly captures the huge, punchy, and warm signature sound of its predecessor.
A Unique Design for Unmatched Sound The Motorcity Equalizer follows the same design principles as the original Motown EQ. It is a single-channel, 7-band EQ with fixed frequencies. Each band offers precise control with +/-8dB of gain in 1dB increments. Taking inspiration from the Langevin eq-252 graphic EQs, the Motorcity Equalizer features stepped rotary controls instead of sliders. It also includes a master gain control with +/-8dB of gain, adding further flexibility to your sound shaping.
Preserving the Motown Sound The chosen frequencies (50Hz, 130Hz, 320Hz, 800Hz, 2kHz, 5kHz, 12.5kHz) in the Motorcity EQ were carefully selected for their musicality, just like the original Motown EQ. This EQ played a pivotal role in the iconic Motown sound, utilized for both mixing and mastering. Its smooth and distinctive sound, on par with the venerable Pultec, makes the Heritage Audio Motorcity EQualizer a must-have tool for capturing the essence of the 60s.
Unlock the Legendary Motown Sound The Heritage Audio Motorcity Equalizer stands as the ultimate recreation of one of the most revered EQs from the 1960s. Immerse yourself in its smooth, musical sound, and elevate your productions with the timeless charm of the Motown era.