Maag Audio EQ4-500 User Manual Download

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OPERATION NOTES

Because of the Maag Audio EQ4’s unique design, phase
shift is very minimal. This helps the user maintain the

integrity of the original sound and enhance the “Airy”

frequencies, while tonally shaping the sound from the top
to the bottom. The lack of phase shift and the AIR BAND®
make theEQ4® great on anything that needs EQ shaping.

The EQ4’s band passes all interact with each other

Increasing the AIR BAND® gain will also increase the overall
gain to a small extent. This is normal and is a necessary
by product of the design. This happens because of the
interaction (summing) of the AIR BAND® with all of the other
band passes. This interaction is a necessary part of the design
to ensure the integrity of the sound is maintained.

To compen-

sate for the added overall gain, simply turn down each of

the 5 band pass knobs equal amounts

. An example would

be two clicks down on all 5 knobs. The EQ will remain the same
shape, but the overall gain will be lowered. This compensates
for the extra gain added from the interaction of the boosted
band passes. This is the correct way to get the desired results
from the Maag Audio EQ4®. Here is another way to look at it:

If lifting a desired frequency, you may want to consider

bringing down the level of the other band passes above

and or below

; always remembering the band passes inter-

act with each other. This is a different approach from other
typical equalizers.

OVERVIEW & OPERATION NOTES

Understanding how the band passes and the AIR BAND® interact in the Maag Audio EQ4®, will help
you better shape your sound; providing unparalleled transparency and top end presence while
maintaining the true natural sound behind the source.

The

Maag Audio EQ4

(500 Series) is a one channel 6 band equalizer with

AIR BAND

(shelf

boost from 2.5 to 40kHz), compatible with the API 500-6B lunchbox® and 500VPR rack systems.
Following its EQ3 and EQ3-D predecessors, the EQ4® provides unparalleled transparency and top end
presence while maintaining the true natural sound behind the mix. EQ adjustments are obtained with
minimal phase shift and detent controls allow for easy recallable settings.

Presented in the flagship lunchbox

portable format, the EQ4® offers the legendary

AIR BAND

and

five other sonically superior band passes. Maag Audio is an official member of the VPR Alliance.