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Sonic Nomad · 2nd June 2008

+1 on the Great River EQ

Got mine several months ago and I'm loving it.

Alécio Costa · 2nd June 2008

I am reading the Hammer´s data. It must be a very good product, but only three bands per channel?
Do they have something else enhanced for mastering?
I mean, include maybe a HPF and a LPF.

thermos · 2nd June 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alécio Costa

I am reading the Hammer´s data. It must be a very good product, but only three bands per channel?
Do they have something else enhanced for mastering?
I mean, include maybe a HPF and a LPF.

They have filters (more tailored for tracking), do you mean shelving? Yeah, 3 bands isn't enough, but as a boost eq, it would do the trick (with another eq for notching, etc).

PrinsJan · 4th June 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alécio Costa

While I do not receive better prices for the Crane-Millenia-Avalon products, I stick to the
Drawmer 1961 or the API 5500.

Any comments about these 2 products?
Thanks

If you like big, warmth, really dark sounding box, the Drawmer 1961 will be your best friend. First piece I worked with, love it !!

Mr Funk · 29th June 2009

What about the DAV BG3? It seems the cheapest EQ that calls itself a 'mastering EQ'.

I HAVE NEVER HEARD THE UNIT, OR PLAYED WITH ANY 'EXPENSIVE' EQ'S, so it's not a reccomendation based on anything but knowing that DAV are known for value for money and are a classy company.

Incidentally, I just got myself a Nemesis Audio Q4D that I ma having upgraded by the original designer and I also just got two Aphex 9901 EQ's. This is my first delve in to 'quality' outboard EQ.

Cheers

IIIrd · 29th June 2009

Prism sound
maslec MEA - 2

i like it,

drpat · 30th June 2009

+1 on the NSEQ-2.

There's stuff that I can do with that EQ that is not possible on any other EQ that I own, and I own a lot of other EQ's. The comment about them being soft seems a bit off to me, as this is the first EQ that I reach for if I need a mix (or anything) to pop out of the speakers. You'd be doing yourself a serious disservice to not at least try one out.

Alécio Costa · 30th June 2009

Almost one year has passed and yes, I ended up picking the IBIS EQ.

I would even buy a second Ibis EQ for additional bands or the NSEQ2.

Many thanks for all this info.

BTW..I Love Crane stuff (Hedd 192 and soon STC8).

2nd June 2008	#62
Alécio Costa Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Brazil, Florianópolis/SC Posts: 1,734 Thread Starter Verified Member	I am reading the Hammer´s data. It must be a very good product, but only three bands per channel? Do they have something else enhanced for mastering? I mean, include maybe a HPF and a LPF. __________________ Alécio Costa Studio www.aleciocosta.com http://www.facebook.com/alecio.costa Artist career at: http://www.audiostreet.net/aleciocosta http://www.myspace.com/aleciocosta

29th June 2009	#65
Mr Funk Gear addict Joined: May 2003 Location: London Posts: 349	What about the DAV BG3? It seems the cheapest EQ that calls itself a 'mastering EQ'. I HAVE NEVER HEARD THE UNIT, OR PLAYED WITH ANY 'EXPENSIVE' EQ'S, so it's not a reccomendation based on anything but knowing that DAV are known for value for money and are a classy company. Incidentally, I just got myself a Nemesis Audio Q4D that I ma having upgraded by the original designer and I also just got two Aphex 9901 EQ's. This is my first delve in to 'quality' outboard EQ. Cheers __________________ What ever it is, it's got to be funky!

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2nd June 2008	#61
Sonic Nomad Lives for gear Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 866	+1 on the Great River EQ Got mine several months ago and I'm loving it.

29th June 2009	#66
IIIrd Lives for gear Joined: May 2009 Posts: 815 Verified Member	Prism sound maslec MEA - 2 i like it,

30th June 2009	#68
Alécio Costa Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Brazil, Florianópolis/SC Posts: 1,734 Thread Starter Verified Member	Almost one year has passed and yes, I ended up picking the IBIS EQ. I would even buy a second Ibis EQ for additional bands or the NSEQ2. Many thanks for all this info. BTW..I Love Crane stuff (Hedd 192 and soon STC8).