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Table 2:
Some Common Equalization Settings
RECORD LABEL
TURN-OVER
ROLL-OFF
HMV, EMI-ANGEL,
WESTMINSTER, EPIC, & COLUMBIA
500Hz
(Early versions 250Hz)
-16dB (Sometimes -13.7dB)
(Early versions 0dB)
DECCA
L'OISEAU-LYRE
500Hz
*Early ffrr 700Hz
-11dB
-11dB
ARGO, RCA (New Orthophonic), &
BRUNSWICK
(RIAA)
500Hz
-13.7dB
RCA (1949-51)
RCA (1951-52)
700Hz
500Hz
-13.7dB
-13.7dB
TELEFUNKEN & (German) DECCA
400Hz
-5dB
PHILIPS
400Hz
-5dB
MERCURY
400Hz
-11dB
MELODIYA, DG & ETERNA
500Hz
(Sometimes 250Hz)
-13.7dB
(Sometimes -11dB or -16dB)
NARTB
500Hz
-16dB
CAPITOL (1942)
400Hz
-11dB
This chart is for general reference only and can be changed without prior-notice as more information becomes available.
Values are rounded in accordance with Allnic measurements.
This Table of Common Equalization Settings has been assembled thanks to kind guidance of MR. SUNGJUN PARK, the well-known
Korean conductor.