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16th July 2007
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| Gear maniac  Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Nacogdoches, Texas
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Thread Starter | Anybody tried the Great River MAQ-2NV?
Anybody tried the Great River MAQ-2NV?
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20th January 2008
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| Gear Head Joined: Aug 2006
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I just bought the MAQ-2NV. It is a great mastering eq. Befor the purchase I compared it against the Massive Passive, a pair of Tonecontrols and the IBIS!!! (a pair of Toncontrols will be my next - and hopefully last - eq purchase to complement the MAQ-2NV in mixing and tracking) |
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20th January 2008
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| Gear maniac  Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Houston
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some comments on that GR EQ can be found in this thread: best approx $3,500 analog EQ for 2 buss + mastering
__________________ Bob Boyd Ambient Digital http://myspace.com/ambientdigital That's why they're called "Business socks". |
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20th January 2008
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Hello Bob, I´ve read this thread and I also think that the highs can be harsh or metallic on some material when you boost more than 2dB or so. But for me the MAQ-2NV was the best of the above listed eqs in cleaning up mids (which is my most importand focus in mastering) and when cutting low mids I usually don´t feel the need to boost more highs. BTW (if it matters to sb.) I find the highs much much better than the MP´s and especially the 22k in bell or shelving mode. The highs on the IBIS were a bit more pleasant but I liked the mids, the bass and the overall balance more on the MAQ-2NV. The "easy to use factor" on the MAQ-2NV was 1000 times better for me than on the non mastering IBIS (linkable, stepped in 0,5dB, clearly printed frequencys, individual band bypasses!!!) which is in the same price range. |
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20th January 2008
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| Gear maniac Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Houston
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Just curious - did you find the knobs as hard to turn as the demo I got in early last year? Between the resistance of the pots to turn and the 'teeth' on those metal knobs, GR should ship those things with either a wrench or some hand lotion.  |
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20th January 2008
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| Gear Head Joined: Aug 2006
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yes, they are hard to turn but when you got the right technik, it can be fun because of the solid feeling. (I had the chance to practice before with my MP-2NV )The frequency choice on the IBIS was actually harder to turn... |
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12th July 2009
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| Gear addict Joined: Jun 2009
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| great river mastering eq for sale |
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13th July 2009
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| Gear maniac  Joined: May 2009 Location: Dublin
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I have one here. Bought it after extensively using their standard eq during tracking and mixing. The MAQ-2NV is amazingly well laid out. The frequency choices are well thought out, very musical. That being said I could do with a few more in the low end but what's there works for me. The midrange is where this unit shines and I find that extremely important for a mastering eq. Lately I've been using this eq solely for cutting. There's notting wrong with boosting on this unit especially for the midrange (although compared to some eqs the highs can become a little forceful) but I think the MAQ takes on a whole new level of naturality when cutting. I can imagine that some engineers might have a problem with the Q settings but again, I find them very musical and easy to work with. Great unit, great build and a pleasure to use. I just surprised more people aren't using it. Maybe it's an acquired taste or something... By the way, does anyone have any technical infomation on the MAQ, eg. Q widths, HP dB per octave ranges, etc... I emailed greatriver themselves but got no response.
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14th July 2009
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| Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Essex UK
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Verified Member | Quote:
What is Q - 3dB - Dan Kennedy comes back with at least some numbers on this unit after I asked a similar question. | |
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14th July 2009
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Washington, DC
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Absolutely. Fantastic thing. And a lovely physical presence in the studio. Love the lights. - c | |
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15th July 2009
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| Lives for gear  Joined: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta
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I find that even just using the gain to boost the signal has a great tone. I may eq with another unit, if I need something different in the eq character.
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15th July 2009
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| Gear maniac Joined: May 2009 Location: Dublin
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