{"title":"500 Series","description":"\u003cp\u003ePultec equalization in a 500-series module.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eqp-500x","title":"EQP-500X","description":"\u003cp\u003ePulse Techniques is pleased to offer the EQP-500X 500-series equalizer, the next generation of our API 2520 gain stage passive equalizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1970s, after condensing the classic 3U model EQP-1A into the 2U form-factor model EQP-1A3, Pulse introduced a solid-state line amp version of the EQP-1A3. These units have exactly the same front end (input transformer and passive EQ section) but utilize a solid-state opamp (genuine API 2520) gain stage driving a Triad output transformer. Many users of this version of the Pultec describe them as “more punchy” and having “a tighter low end” than the tube version. Pulse has taken this proven design to the next stage by packing them into the 500-series form factor as the EQP-500X module. These may come in a smaller package, but don’t be fooled! These EQs deliver all of the punch, mojo and sonic impact of their full-sized counterparts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulse Techniques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67699210322224,"sku":"EQP-500X","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6371\/7424\/files\/EQP-500X_FRONT.jpg?v=1788119633"},{"product_id":"meq-500","title":"MEQ-500","description":"\u003cp\u003ePulse Techniques recently introduced a 500-series version (EQP-500X) of our popular 19″ rack-mount solid-state line amp program equalizers (EQP-1A3-SS \u0026amp; EQP-1S3-SS) equalizers. Based on the venerable API 2520 op-amp followed by a high-quality Triad output transformer, these are preferred by some engineers to the vacuum tube models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore bringing the MEQ-5 midrange equalizer into the 500-series family, we discussed the project with legendary producer\/engineer Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, etc.). Jack has indicated previously that the MEQ-5 has been a staple of his guitar, bass, vocal and keyboard sounds over the years. With Jack’s input, we made a few enhancements to the standard MEQ passive EQ section, which included the addition of 1.2k and 1.5k centers to the low-mid, addition of 1.2k and 8k to the high-mid (overlaps low-mid section and expands top-end) and some minor tweaks to the Q of the high-mid settings. We are proud to recognize Jack Douglas with the production of the MEQ-500 Jack Douglas Edition 500-series Midrange Equalizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust like the tube and rack-mount solid state versions, the MEQ-500JD provides exacting control of the “power region” in program material, that frequency range from about 300 Hz to 5000 Hz in which most of the sound energy is concentrated. The ear is especially sensitive to sounds in this region. In this region, even small resonances in studio acoustics and microphone and speaker responses are very evident in their effect on the listenability of the sound. Three independent sets of controls make it possible to boost on a peak curve at 200 – 1000 Hz while simultaneously boosting on a peak curve at 1.5 – 5 kHz, while simultaneously dipping at 200 – 7000 Hz. Guitars, vocals, horns, strings, keyboards, snares, toms, anything with significant midrange that requires complex contouring is a candidate for the MEQ-500JD.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulse Techniques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67699210715440,"sku":"MEQ-500","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6371\/7424\/files\/MEQ-500_FRONT.jpg?v=1788119633"}],"url":"https:\/\/pulsetechniques.com\/collections\/500-series.oembed","provider":"Pultec-Pulse Techniques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}