Great River MEQ-1NV Channel Strip

The Great River MEQ-1NV is a combo which features the ME-1NV and the EQ-1NV, side by side in a 1U rack. The EQ-1NV (four-band parametric, true inductor/capacitor, ’70’s British “1081/1083”-style) is routed via the patch loop jack on the ME-1NV (two-gain-stage, dual-meter, ’70’s British “1073”-style mic pre).

In this configuration, the EQ is inserted between the mic preamp gain stages, providing a wide range of gain-based effects. With higher input gain / lower output gain, the EQ sections can be driven slightly harder for increased harmonics; with lower input gain / higher output gain, the EQ sounds very transparent. With its ultra-high headroom and ultra-low noise floor, the MEQ-1NV is an indispensable tool for modern recording.

Features:

Preamp:

• Multiple In/Out connections: XLR balanced; ¼” -10dbV output for ‘no-latency’ DAW monitoring; high-Z input on front panel (disconnects mic input): TRS ¼” insert patch point for compressor or equalizer ahead of the output amplifier
• Adjustable gain stages: input in 5db steps to 60db; output from -25 to +10db; maximum overall gain 70db; 2 to 3 stages of single ended solid state amplifier gain blocks, depending on gain structure; high-current 70ma Class A bias on output stage
• Input and output meters on each channel (dual-stage metering is a Great River exclusive)
• Front panel switches: polarity; phantom power; input impedance (1200 / 300 ohm); output loading (600 ohm resistor across output transformer)
• High quality, custom wound Sowter transformers
• Gold plated switching contacts
• Local power supply regulation on each channel
• 110, 220 volts, either 50 or 60 Hz operation with external selection
• 3 year warranty with registration
• ‘Big Iron Vintage Sound’ from custom-wound transformers
• ‘No-latency’ output monitoring for DAW users
• High-Z input is ideal for bass, guitar, and sound modules (FET-buffered and routed into the input transformer, a Great River exclusive)
• Gain stage monitoring via dual meters (also a Great River exclusive)
• Ultra quiet noise floor for outstanding performance at any gain setting

EQ:

• One channel, discrete Class-A design
• Multiple In/Out connections: XLR balanced line in and out; ¼” -10dbV output for ‘no-latency’ DAW monitoring; TRS ¼” insert patch point for NV Series mic preamp (inserts EQ between NV preamp gain stages)
• Wide range of input sensitivity from +8dbm to -20dbm with selection between line in and insert patch point
• 4 bands independently enabled with +/-15db boost/cut
• Hi and low bands selectable between peaking and shelving
• Hi-mid and low-mid bands each have 3 selectable Q positions
• 3rd order selectable frequency high pass filter
• Hardwire bypass of equalizer section
• Internal low-noise shielded power supply (externally selectable for 110 / 220 volt; 50 / 60 Hz)
• 3 year warranty with registration
• Professional and semi-professional level I/O
• Multi-purpose: operates with NV Series preamps and as a standalone EQ
• Effortless sound shaping and frequency manipulation
• Flexible band use; 1,2,3, or 4 bands can be used simultaneously
• Simple pushbutton selection between Q positions and peak/shelf