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Old 22nd October 2007   #26
Matt Syson
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Hi
MUCH better than Soundcraft, Mackie and most other things.
The PQ1253 is one of a range of basically similar modules (-8) being the 8th variant of the basic 1253 but also related to several other series all with Lundahl transformers for mic input (2 transformers one for high gain the other for lower gain) and an electronically balanced line input.
The modules should be folowed with an amplifier with some gain as the modules themselves are designed to be run at -10 or -14 dB internally but many 'rackers' omit this and then complain about poor headroom. (your car won't run so well if you took the tyres off either!).
Stereo input modules had their EQ sections in a separate cardframe. Without it you are 'stuffed'.
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