Fredenstein Artistic EQ
The Fredenstein Artistic EQ, a three band equalizer for 500 series racks, provides best-in-class
audio performance and flexibility. Open sounding, easy to use, and with our Color technology
Artistic EQ can handle any program material in live and studio applications. Centerpiece of the
Artist EQ is the OPA2 discrete audio operational amplifier. As all Fredenstein products, it is not a
copy of an older design, but a proprietary design manufactured in SMT technology. Matched and
integrated dual input transistors guarantee vastly improved specifications compared to older
designs. The OPA2, following the tradition of well known manufactures, is socketed and can be
exchanged without tools. The sound is further defined by the American-made steel-core output
transformer, which is known for its smooth vintage sound without being dark or just “mid-rangy”.
The low and high frequency filters can be switched between Bell or Shelf . The gain range for each
filter is +- 14 dB. To facilitate sound comparisons, a true “hard” bypass is available when EQ IN is
not engaged. As all Fredenstein products, the Artistic EQ is designed by a German-American team
and manufactured in Taiwan.
Overview:
Indicators:
PWR
:
Power On Indicator
CLIP
: Output level > +24 dBm
Rotary Controls:
HI FREQ:
-0+
:
High Frequency Gain (dB)
KHz
:
High Filter Frequency
MID
FREQ :
-0+
:
Mid Frequency Gain (dB)
KHz
:
Mid Filter Frequency
LOW FREQ:
-0+
:
Low Frequency Gain (dB)
Hz
:
Low Filter Frequency
Switches:
HI
SHELF
:
selects the HI filter band
characteristic: Shelf or Bell
COLOR
:
emulates tube amp
characteristics
LOW SHELF:
selects the LOW filter band
characteristic: Shelf or Bell
EQ IN
:
EQ activated when lit, otherwise
hard bypassed
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