{"title":"Solid State EQs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe same passive filter networks, with an API 2520 solid-state makeup amplifier. Identical from the front panel — the amplifier is the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eqp-1a3-ss","title":"EQP-1A3-SS","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1970s, after condensing the classic 3U model EQP-1A into the 2U form-factor model EQP-1A3 (same components, same specs), Pulse Techniques 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 (API 2520) gain stage driving a Triad output transformer, just like the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis version of the EQP-1A3 is actually preferred by some engineers for certain applications (kick, snare, bass, piano, etc.) and also serves as the core for our 500-series EQs. Many users of this version of the Pultec describe them as “more punchy” and having “a tighter low end” than the tube version. Pulse Techniques, LLC is the only company licensed to use genuine API 2520 opamps in their products. These EQs deliver plenty of the punch and mojo of their tube-amp counterparts, with just a slightly different flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulse Techniques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67699206357296,"sku":"EQP-1A3-SS","price":3195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6371\/7424\/files\/EQP-1A3-SS_FRONT.jpg?v=1788119563"},{"product_id":"eqp-1s3-ss","title":"EQP-1S3-SS","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1970s, after condensing the classic 3U model EQP-1A into the 2U form-factor model EQP-1A3 (same components, same specs), Pulse Techniques 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 (API 2520) gain stage driving a Triad output transformer, just like the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike the EQP-1A3-SS, this version of the EQP-1S3 (which adds 1k \u0026amp; 2k peak boost \u0026amp; 5k and 10k HF shelf boost to the EQP-1A3-SS) is actually preferred by some engineers for certain applications (kick, snare, bass, piano, etc.) and also serves as the core for our 500-series EQs. Many users of this version of the Pultec describe them as “more punchy” and having “a tighter low end” than the tube version. Pulse Techniques, LLC is the only company licensed to use genuine API 2520 opamps in their products. These EQs deliver plenty of the punch and mojo of their tube-amp counterparts, with just a slightly different flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulse Techniques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67699207209264,"sku":"EQP-1S3-SS","price":3395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6371\/7424\/files\/EQP-1S3-SS_FRONT.jpg?v=1788119632"},{"product_id":"meq-5-ss","title":"MEQ-5-SS","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1970s, Pulse Techniques introduced a solid-state line amp version of the EQP-1A3. They followed the release of the EQP-1A3-SS with a similar version of the MEQ-5 (the MEQ-5-SS). These units have exactly the same front end (input transformer and passive EQ section) but utilize a solid-state opamp (API 2520) gain stage driving a Triad output transformer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, etc.) once told us that the MEQ-5 was his go-to EQ for guitars of any type. Just like the tube version, the MEQ-5-SS 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-5-SS.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulse Techniques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67699208814896,"sku":"MEQ-5-SS","price":3195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6371\/7424\/files\/MEQ-5-SS_FRONT.jpg?v=1788119633"},{"product_id":"eqm-1a3-ss","title":"EQM-1A3-SS","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs described on the EQP-1A3 product page, the 2U EQM-1A3 is a condensed version of the iconic 3U EQP-1A. The EQM-1A3 takes the EQP-1A\/EQP-1A3 evolution one step further by replacing the BOOST\/ATTEN potentiometers with 21-position (and BW with 11-position) ELMA switches, loaded with precision metal film resistors to achieve custom tapers for each control and this solid-state line amp version of the EQM-1A3 has exactly the same front end (input transformer and passive EQ section) but utilize a solid-state opamp (API 2520) gain stage driving a Triad output transformer, just like the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current design implements our “full-range, progressive-taper” design, which provides 0.5 dB per step precision for the first 50% of rotation and then progressively larger (1 or 2 dB) steps as the control is rotated from 50% to 100% of rotation. This allows precise control for subtle equalization for mix bus or similar applications or the full 18-20 dB BOOST\/ATTEN of the potted version when tracking or mixing of individual tracks. Furthermore, the stepped controls make recall a breeze and the precise tracking between units is essential for stereo image retention when using a pair on the stereo mix bus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulse Techniques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67699209011504,"sku":"EQM-1A3-SS","price":3595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6371\/7424\/files\/EQM-1A3_SS_FRONT-2.jpg?v=1788119561"},{"product_id":"eqm-1s3-ss","title":"EQM-1S3-SS","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs described on the EQP-1S3-SS product page, the 2U EQP-1S3-SS is an enhance version of the EQP-1A3. The EQM-1S3 (mastering version) takes the EQP-1S3 one step further by replacing the BOOST\/ATTEN potentiometers with 21-position (and BW with 11-position) ELMA switches, loaded with precision metal film resistors to achieve custom tapers for each control and this solid-state line amp version of the EQM-1S3 has exactly the same front end (input transformer and passive EQ section) but utilize a solid-state opamp (API 2520) gain stage driving a Triad output transformer, just like the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current design implements our “full-range, progressive-taper” design, which provides 0.5 dB per step precision for the first 50% of rotation and then progressively larger (1 or 2 dB) steps as the control is rotated from 50% to 100% of rotation. This allows precise control for subtle equalization for mix bus or similar applications or the full 18-20 dB BOOST\/ATTEN of the potted version when tracking or mixing of individual tracks. Furthermore, the stepped controls make recall a breeze and the precise tracking between units is essential for stereo image retention when using a pair on the stereo mix bus.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pulse Techniques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67699209470256,"sku":"EQM-1S3-SS","price":3895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/6371\/7424\/files\/EQM-1S3-SS_FRONT-scaled.jpg?v=1788119562"},{"product_id":"meqm-5-ss","title":"MEQM-5-SS","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the early 1970s, Pulse Techniques introduced a solid-state line amp version of the EQP-1A3. They followed the release of the EQP-1A3-SS with a similar version of the MEQ-5 (the MEQ-5-SS). These units have exactly the same front end (input transformer and passive EQ section) but utilize a solid-state opamp (API 2520) gain stage driving a Triad output transformer. The MEQM-5-SS is the mastering version. Like our other mastering products, the potentiometers have been replaced with custom taper 21-position precision rotary switches providing enhanced control and reproducibility of settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJack Douglas (John Lennon, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, etc.) once told us that the MEQ-5 was his go-to EQ for guitars of any type. Just like the tube version, the MEQ-5-SS 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. 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