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Chapter 3 – Interface and Controls  

 

3.1 PuigTec MEQ-5 Interface 

 

 

3.2 PuigTec MEQ-5 Controls 

 

LowMid Frequency 

 

Filter type 

Bell 

Cutoff points 

200 Hz, 300 Hz, 500 Hz, 700 Hz, 1000 Hz 

Default 

500 Hz 

 

LowMid Peak 

Range 

0 to 11 (10dB boost in 0.1 steps) 

 

Default 

0

 

 
Mid Frequency 

 

Filter type 

Bell 

Cutoff points 

200 Hz, 300 Hz, 500 Hz, 700 Hz, 1000 Hz, 1.5 kHz, 2 kHz, 3 kHz, 4 kHz, 5 kHz, 7 kHz 

Default 

1.5 kHz 

 

 

Waves PuigTec MEQ-5 User Manual 

 

Summary of Contents for PuigTec MEQ-5

Page 1: ...Waves PuigTec MEQ 5 User Manual...

Page 2: ...FACE 9 3 2 PUIGTEC MEQ 5 CONTROLS 9 CHAPTER 4 THE WAVESYSTEM 12 4 1 THE WAVESYSTEM TOOLBAR 12 Toolbar Functions 12 4 2 PRESET HANDLING 12 Preset Types 12 Loading Presets and Setups 13 Saving Presets a...

Page 3: ...suggest that you become familiar with www wavesupport net There you will find an extensive Answer Base the latest Tech Specs detailed Installation guides new Software Updates and current information...

Page 4: ...the EQ H2 the EQP 1A3 and of course the MEQ 5 1 3 About the Modeling Many different elements contribute to the unique sonic characteristics of analog gear such as the Pultec MEQ 5 Waves painstakingly...

Page 5: ...modeled hum is different than the hum already present in your studio and may not be suitable for your particular use Transformers Some hardware uses transformers to stabilize or change Input Output lo...

Page 6: ...Below is a plot of the curve from the original Pultec MEQ 5 with all gains set to 0 Note the roll off of 0 5dB at 20kHz Waves PuigTec MEQ 5 User Manual 6...

Page 7: ...ch we call components Having a choice of components for a particular processor gives you the flexibility to choose the configuration best suited to your material The PuigTec MEQ5 has two component pro...

Page 8: ...nd 10dB of Peak boost The Mid Dip band offers 11 cutoff points and amount of 10dB Dip attenuation The HiMid band offers 5 cutoff points and 10dB of Peak boost Gain controls output level trimming The O...

Page 9: ...ter type Bell Cutoff points 200 Hz 300 Hz 500 Hz 700 Hz 1000 Hz Default 500 Hz LowMid Peak Range 0 to 11 10dB boost in 0 1 steps Default 0 Mid Frequency Filter type Bell Cutoff points 200 Hz 300 Hz 50...

Page 10: ...HiMid Peak Range 0 to 11 10dB boost in 0 1 steps Default 0 In turns the EQ on off but leaves the analog modeling Range On Off Default On Mains controls analog characteristics caused by noise floor and...

Page 11: ...Meters The PuigTecMEQ 5 meters display output level in dBFS The LED located in the upper right corner lights up when output signal is clipping Waves PuigTec MEQ 5 User Manual 11...

Page 12: ...ve Saves presets in the Waves file formats Opens the manual for the processor you are using 4 2 Preset Handling Preset Types Factory Presets are permanent presets in the Load menu Factory presets cann...

Page 13: ...me then for the preset name You must provide a name for both the setup file and the preset Click OK ENTER to complete the save It is a good idea to create a folder in which to save several setup files...

Page 14: ...ame of the current setup will be shown in the title bar on platforms which support it and will switch as you change from Setup A to Setup B Note an asterisk will be added to the preset name when a cha...

Page 15: ...nt setting system beeps If system sounds are on Some processors have link buttons between a pair of value windows allowing click and drag adjustment while retaining the offset between the controls Sli...

Page 16: ...unctions will take you through the selected controls only Appendix A PuigTec MEQ 5 Controls Control Range Default LowMid Frequency 200 Hz 300 Hz 500 Hz 700 Hz 1000 Hz 500Hz LowMid Peak 0 to 11 10dB bo...

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