Graphic VS Panoramic

[thane1200]

Yes, it is time for me to again, poke my head into the realm of Newbs.
Forgive my ignorance but......

My question is this: Why the hell is a "panoramic" EQ so far superior to a "graphic" EQ when it comes to recording/production?

I've only had experience with "graphic" EQs (on PA systems) and am actually looking to buy a low-end dual channel EQ for recording/mixing/mastering.

Maybe a DBX or something.

All insight is appreciated.

~thane

 

[Mark7]

Parametric EQ.

Because it can be tuned to a specific frequency, which can then be cut or boosted to taste, whereas the graphic EQ only has fixed bands.

 

[thane1200]

Thanx MASTER for the correction. That does make some sense. Any rough guesstimates on price differential between the two types? Can one find a "budget" parametric EQ? Does your T.A.R.D.I.S Chamelian Circuit function properly?

 

[MadAudio]

Check out the Rane PE17. It's not exactly cheap, but it's a great unit.

 

[thane1200]

Check out the Rane PE17. It's not exactly cheap, but it's a great unit.

That thing is SWEET! I'm looking, however, to spend maybe $200-$250.

 

[Massive Master]

Look for USED stuff... Orban makes several that'll hit that price point on the e-bay market.

Ashly...

DBX...

There's several that'll be reasonable...

 

[The Engineer]

Why don't you just use software plug-ins, such as diamond waves bundle.

 

[Massive Master]

Why don't you just use software plug-ins, such as diamond waves bundle.

You can buy a used Massenburg 8200 for less than the Diamond bundle...

Or 4 nice buss EQ's...

Or a rack filled with decent used EQ's...

 

[Farview]

You can also buy a decent sized mixer with plenty of EQ's.