Toft audio EC 1.. . opinions?

jaye b · 20th March 2005

Thinking about having one delivered. Anyone experience with this unit?
recording vox, pop/r&b style. is it any good to have as an extra flavour?
thanks

Jaye

**DrDeltaM** · 20th March 2005

Fwiw, don't fully go by what ppl say about the ATC-2 EQ as the designer himself, Malcolm Toft, has said that the EC-1 is another EQ design, more 'modern' sounding. I haven't heard this EQ myself, but i guess i can trust the designer on this one

jaye b · 20th March 2005

that's the thing , the ATC-2 got reasonable good reviews, but i read somewhere the EC1 's different in design and parts. was wondering what 's the difference soundwise..
thanks.
Jaye

alanhyatt · 21st March 2005

The EC1 uses the same parts, mic amp and compressor as the ATC-2. Where it differs is it is a mono unit, and the EQ is much different. The EQ is from Malcolm's 980 console. So it is a four band sweep EQ with all peaking bands. So it is a bit more flexible and more musical sounding than the ATC-2.

The other addition is that you get another switch which allows the EQ to be switched pre/post EQ. If compression is not needed, the AFC-2 which is dual channel mic amp EQ(same EQ as EC-1) will be out soon.

I hope this helps.

**DrDeltaM** · 21st March 2005

Thanks for the info Alan! thumbsup

jaye b · 21st March 2005

thanks for clearing that up i was misinformed, obviously..
Jaye

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jaye b Gear maniac Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 184 Thread Starter	Toft audio EC 1.. . opinions? Thinking about having one delivered. Anyone experience with this unit? recording vox, pop/r&b style. is it any good to have as an extra flavour? thanks Jaye __________________ Jaye J.A.Y.E. Creative Mindz www.jayesmind.com www.twitter.com/jayemixxx

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DrDeltaM Moderator Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 4,347	Fwiw, don't fully go by what ppl say about the ATC-2 EQ as the designer himself, Malcolm Toft, has said that the EC-1 is another EQ design, more 'modern' sounding. I haven't heard this EQ myself, but i guess i can trust the designer on this one __________________ Mathijs Indesteege aka Mathew Lane mixing - mastering - audio restoration - plugins http://www.mathewlane.com DrMS. Focus on your stereo field. - NEW v3.2 OUT NOW! DrMS spatial processor - native RTAS/AU/VST plugin » Digital Audio Product Support Joystick Audio - Benelux High End Distributor http://www.joystick.be

21st March 2005	#4
alanhyatt Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2002 Location: Gardena, California and Maui Hawaii Posts: 1,034	The EC1 uses the same parts, mic amp and compressor as the ATC-2. Where it differs is it is a mono unit, and the EQ is much different. The EQ is from Malcolm's 980 console. So it is a four band sweep EQ with all peaking bands. So it is a bit more flexible and more musical sounding than the ATC-2. The other addition is that you get another switch which allows the EQ to be switched pre/post EQ. If compression is not needed, the AFC-2 which is dual channel mic amp EQ(same EQ as EC-1) will be out soon. I hope this helps. __________________ Alan Hyatt PMI Audio Group e-mail: alan@pmiaudio.com

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