The Summit Audio EQP-200B is a full range two channel passive equalizer that utilizes vacuum tube technology to overcome any gain loss. Based on the original Pultec program equalizer design, the EQP-200B uses a tried-and-true design with some added Summit magic. Jensen 990 op amps on the output and a transformerless signal path give a clear and open sound to the passive EQ elements in the filter circuits. The EQP-200B adds that special touch to your mix without the inherent phase anomalies of active EQ circuits, a secret weapon of some of the world’s top engineers for both mixing and tracking.
Summit Audio EQP-200B Features :
- Two independent channels
- Switch selectable frequencies
- Passive I/O circuits
- In/out/shelf switch
- Transformerless signal path
- Extended frequencies & LF shelf
- Hand crafted in the USA
- Backed by Summit Audio's 3 Year Warranty
Have you ever witnessed an EQ with a signal path so amazing that simply passing your music through it, without even turning any knobs, makes your music sounds bigger, more full, smoother, and more lush? It is time you witness the EQP-200B. The EQP-200B is a full range two channel passive equalizer that utilizes vacuum tubes to overcome any insertion gain loss. The EQP-200B uses both solid state and tube technologies to produce the warm sounds associated with tubes, while providing the sweet, open high end of discrete solid state devices. This passive tube EQ is an incredibly warm sounding and accurate equalizer, hand built in the USA to the most exacting standards.
Based on the original Pultec program equalizer design, the EQP-200B uses a tried-and-true design with some added Summit magic. Custom, hand-made Jensen 990 op amps on the output give a clear and open sound to the passive EQ elements in the filter circuits. The EQP-200B adds that special touch to your mix without the inherent phase anomalies of active EQ circuits. Tracking? Try the EQP-200B on vocals, kick, or snare, a secret weapon of some of the world's top engineers. Mixing? The EQP-200B is perfect on the mix bus or for adding richness to individual instruments. Mastering? Own that magic sound that will keep clients coming back again and again.
What is a passive EQ?
A passive equalizer uses no amplifier in the filter circuit, it uses inductors and high value capacitors to filter the sound. The result is very musical overtones and excellent phase coherency.
EQP-200B Basic Operating Instructions :
Filtering and EQing a single or stereo source:
Plug the EQP-200 directly into the insert jack(s) on the mixing console. Put the insert send into the XLR input, and the XLR output back into the insert return of the desired channel. The EQP-200B sounds great if inserted directly after the preamp, or before or after a compressor.
Boosting or cutting a low frequency:
Select which frequency needs to be boosted or cut with the low frequency select knob. To increase the bass, turn the boost knob up to the desired amount and make sure the cut knob is turned all the way down. To roll off the bass, turn the boost knob down and the cut knob up.
Boosting a mid-high frequency:
Select which mid-high frequency needs to be increased. Turn up the mid-high frequency boost knob and select the proper bandwidth. A higher number on the bandwidth knob is a wider bandwidth.
Cutting a high frequency:
Select which high frequency needs to be attenuated with the high frequency select knob, then turn the high frequency cut knob to the appropriate amount.
Low shelving:
Set the low EQ section to shelving filter. This will engage a 6dB per octave shelving filter starting at the frequency you select.
The History of Summit Audio :
Summit Audio began their foray into the professional audio world in 1979. A few years later, Summit Audio released the original TLA-100 tube leveler that would later evolve into the highly sought after TLA-100A, still manufactured today unchanged after twenty years, and whose signature sound has graced countless songs and albums to date.
Now a real force in the audio world, Summit Audio's foundation of high value, no compromise products with intense testing and unparalleled commitment to its customers needs is the perfect launching pad for a bright future of innovative and interesting products, all with a commitment to excellence and a passion for creating inspirational audio products.
As Summit evolves with the dynamic world of professional audio, they still stick to their basic traditions of solid reliability, precise manufacturing and integrity in everything they do.
Each Summit Audio product is crafted, manufactured and tested exclusively in the United States to the most exacting standards, utilizing human ears in addition to the best available test equipment along with years of combined experience and customer input.
Having built a reputation upon superb and reliable products, professionals worldwide trust Summit Audio for their critical studio applications.
