Looking for my first outboard EQ!

aaeronn · 29th November 2007

My situation - I do mostly electronic w/ a female vocalist (not necessarily dance oriented though) and am looking to grow my outboard collection. I'm looking for a great foundational EQ - preferably dual mono. I don't want to spend more than 2500$ for two channels and I'd like to keep both channels the same type so I can EQ a stereo bus or main mix.

skipping over the small but respectable synth collection, I have:

Logic Pro 8
MOTU HD 192 converters
A Designs Pacifica preamp
Drawmer 1968 Mercenary Edition compressor
Kurzweil KSP8
Pearlman TM1 mic
Shure sm7b mic

I want something with character - not interested in hardware that can be essentially duplicated with plugins. So far I'm looking at

2 x Neve Portico 5033
A Designs HM2EQ
API 5500

Suggestions?

Thanks.

Drumsound · 29th November 2007

I've heard the 5500 a couple times and it can do a lot of things.

Empire Prod · 29th November 2007

I believe that Great River has a two channel EQ based on Neve 1081's. I don't know the model#, but if it's anywhere close that would be something to consider.

thethrillfactor · 29th November 2007

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Originally Posted by Empire Prod

I believe that Great River has a two channel EQ based on Neve 1081's. I don't know the model#, but if it's anywhere close that would be something to consider.

Its a cool EQ for doing musical cuts. Its just not as inspiring when doing boosts.

Also its not colored, more on the clean side. Definitely not a 1081.

Brad McGowan · 29th November 2007

The A Designs Hammer definitely has some magical mojo happening and it seems to impart an excitement to tracks that I have yet to duplicate with any of my plugins (I've been trying). It's good for broad strokes and overall tone shaping. It doesn't do surgical at all if that's a concern.

Brad

aaeronn · 29th November 2007

I believe you are referring the the GR EQ-2NV. Retailing for 3500, I think it's out of my reach $ wise. I've read so many good things about it, but since I make no income from my music (at this point anyways), I'm really trying to stay at 2500 or under (US $). I am definitely a fan of used gear

aaeronn · 29th November 2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad McGowan

The A Designs Hammer definitely has some magical mojo happening and it seems to impart an excitement to tracks that I have yet to duplicate with any of my plugins (I've been trying). It's good for broad strokes and overall tone shaping. It doesn't do surgical at all if that's a concern.

Brad

I'm thinking that in my situation, surgical is probably best performed by plugins (but I could be wrong of course)

aaeronn · 29th November 2007

I suppose I should mention that I am also open to a 500 series style rack....

dnaflr2 · 29th November 2007

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Originally Posted by aaeronn

I suppose I should mention that I am also open to a 500 series style rack....

Avedis e27's ??

29th November 2007	#1
aaeronn Gear addict Joined: Nov 2006 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 370 Thread Starter	Looking for my first outboard EQ! My situation - I do mostly electronic w/ a female vocalist (not necessarily dance oriented though) and am looking to grow my outboard collection. I'm looking for a great foundational EQ - preferably dual mono. I don't want to spend more than 2500$ for two channels and I'd like to keep both channels the same type so I can EQ a stereo bus or main mix. skipping over the small but respectable synth collection, I have: Logic Pro 8 MOTU HD 192 converters A Designs Pacifica preamp Drawmer 1968 Mercenary Edition compressor Kurzweil KSP8 Pearlman TM1 mic Shure sm7b mic I want something with character - not interested in hardware that can be essentially duplicated with plugins. So far I'm looking at 2 x Neve Portico 5033 A Designs HM2EQ API 5500 Suggestions? Thanks.

29th November 2007	#2
Drumsound Lives for gear Joined: Jun 2002 Location: Bloomington Il Posts: 5,185	I've heard the 5500 a couple times and it can do a lot of things. __________________ Tony Oxide Lounge Recording See the Oxide Lounge! Follow me on TWITTER! WWJMD? Come see me on the Tape Op boards! It's only inches on the reel to reel

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Brad McGowan Lives for gear Joined: Jan 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 5,582	The A Designs Hammer definitely has some magical mojo happening and it seems to impart an excitement to tracks that I have yet to duplicate with any of my plugins (I've been trying). It's good for broad strokes and overall tone shaping. It doesn't do surgical at all if that's a concern. Brad __________________ plotagainstrachel.bandcamp.com Little Red Wagon Studios How to integrate your analog tape deck with your DAW: http://youtu.be/bswx5zrFRl0 http://youtu.be/W-II32AvVd8

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29th November 2007	#3
Empire Prod Lives for gear Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Orange CA Posts: 2,469	I believe that Great River has a two channel EQ based on Neve 1081's. I don't know the model#, but if it's anywhere close that would be something to consider.