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dbc
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I'm now convinced that a parametric EQ is the way to go. I've got a budget of $50-$150. Any suggestions? I've been looking at the Behringer Ultra Q for starters...
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Harvey Gerst
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Try to find a dbx 242 on ebay.
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chessparov
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Uh oh, a recommendation for Harvey will cause these to go
up in price, better get it NOW!
I was thinking of the Aphex 109 that sometimes sells for under
$150. Wonder how it compares to the dbx?
Seems to work well enough at home-just curious.
Chris
up in price, better get it NOW!
I was thinking of the Aphex 109 that sometimes sells for under
$150. Wonder how it compares to the dbx?
Seems to work well enough at home-just curious.
Chris
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chessparov
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Oops, meant "from Harvey", not "for Harvey".
Chris
Chris
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Fishkid
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Here's some info I posted over at VSPlanet, and since you mentioned the "B" word first.......
"A great bottom feeder deal on a parametric eq."
"The Behringer T1951 4 band parametric eq, $149.99.
I know it's a product with the "B" word, but it actually works and is built well. I bought one on an impluse last year when they had their last price drop. It has two channels(stereo)with 4 bands on each channel(which can be linked for an eight band mono eq), both balanced XLR and TRS inputs and outputs, bypass switch on every band, the two outside bands can be set as shelving filters, it has -15 to +15 gain on each band, adjustable input levels, system bypass (it also passes full signal when powered off compeletly so it can stay in the chain without any affect), and a bunch of other Behringer hooey about tube circuits.
Although, I must say the tube stuff actually does works to a large degree without just a bunch of distortion being added. The tube circuit does a nice job of smearing tones together. The tube circuit is much cleaner and quiter than say a tube MP or equivalant. And even at full throttle the tube effect doesn't break up or become chaotic or distorted, it seems Behringer actually thought about how a tube effect should work in an EQ. It uses 12ax7's, I just recently came across a free pair of Amperex Bugle Boys and will try them out in this thing. The tube circuit can be used by itself as an effect just by bypassing all the eq bands. But the tube circuit can also be completely dialed out and ignored if you don't want it.
The sound is clean and quiet. And as long as your not using too much gain it stays quite musical and has very little phasing. The shelving filters work well and can really clean up the bottom end.
The unit is built very well and has separate rotary knobs on each band for gain, Q, and bandwith and nice solid toggle switches for the the bypass and power functions. It's nice to have a piece of gear that isn't overcrowded with multifunction knobs to try and read or calibrate or that need three hands to manipulate. It has no I/O metering, except for the tube circuit (it goes from cold to warm, no seriously that's what it says on the dial!) but there is a clip light on the input section. Because it's modeled on vintage analog design for the controls, the T1951, in its own wierd way, forces you to use your ears instead of relying on so much visual information.
Anyway, for 150.00 you aint going to find many other outboard para eqs with this feature set and basic functionality. Obviously Behringer is pricing these to liquidate, they were orignally 400.00, to make room for something else. So if you're a bottom feeder and you need an eq get one before they are gone.
Don't want to hear 'bout no geo-politicial/economic/trademark conspiracies or no comparisons to Neve, API, or Speck stuff. This thing just works and it's cheap.
Just thought I'd share. "
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Fishkid
"A great bottom feeder deal on a parametric eq."
"The Behringer T1951 4 band parametric eq, $149.99.
I know it's a product with the "B" word, but it actually works and is built well. I bought one on an impluse last year when they had their last price drop. It has two channels(stereo)with 4 bands on each channel(which can be linked for an eight band mono eq), both balanced XLR and TRS inputs and outputs, bypass switch on every band, the two outside bands can be set as shelving filters, it has -15 to +15 gain on each band, adjustable input levels, system bypass (it also passes full signal when powered off compeletly so it can stay in the chain without any affect), and a bunch of other Behringer hooey about tube circuits.
Although, I must say the tube stuff actually does works to a large degree without just a bunch of distortion being added. The tube circuit does a nice job of smearing tones together. The tube circuit is much cleaner and quiter than say a tube MP or equivalant. And even at full throttle the tube effect doesn't break up or become chaotic or distorted, it seems Behringer actually thought about how a tube effect should work in an EQ. It uses 12ax7's, I just recently came across a free pair of Amperex Bugle Boys and will try them out in this thing. The tube circuit can be used by itself as an effect just by bypassing all the eq bands. But the tube circuit can also be completely dialed out and ignored if you don't want it.
The sound is clean and quiet. And as long as your not using too much gain it stays quite musical and has very little phasing. The shelving filters work well and can really clean up the bottom end.
The unit is built very well and has separate rotary knobs on each band for gain, Q, and bandwith and nice solid toggle switches for the the bypass and power functions. It's nice to have a piece of gear that isn't overcrowded with multifunction knobs to try and read or calibrate or that need three hands to manipulate. It has no I/O metering, except for the tube circuit (it goes from cold to warm, no seriously that's what it says on the dial!) but there is a clip light on the input section. Because it's modeled on vintage analog design for the controls, the T1951, in its own wierd way, forces you to use your ears instead of relying on so much visual information.
Anyway, for 150.00 you aint going to find many other outboard para eqs with this feature set and basic functionality. Obviously Behringer is pricing these to liquidate, they were orignally 400.00, to make room for something else. So if you're a bottom feeder and you need an eq get one before they are gone.
Don't want to hear 'bout no geo-politicial/economic/trademark conspiracies or no comparisons to Neve, API, or Speck stuff. This thing just works and it's cheap.
Just thought I'd share. "
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Fishkid
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dbc
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Thanks for the review Fish! I had this piece on my list too. I'll give this one more consideration as well!
What I like about this unit is the stereo option. It'll come in hand for mastering and with live gigs too. There's a lot of versitility with this unit...
What I like about this unit is the stereo option. It'll come in hand for mastering and with live gigs too. There's a lot of versitility with this unit...