Data Sheet-1
DEQ 60L
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
General Description
When the term “graphic equalizer” was first coined, the intent
was to provide a device that allowed the user to “draw” the desired
frequency response using slider controls on the unit’s front panel.
Thus, the Holy Grail of graphic equalizers is a device with a
response that truly matches the slider settings. For years, this
seemingly unobtainable goal resulted in products based on the
fine art of compromise … until the DEQ 60L.
It’s not Constant—not Proportional—It’s Perfect
! Digital
Signal Processing (DSP) allows filter technology not possible with
analog designs. Rane coined the term
Perfect-Q™
to describe the
results (U.S. patent 7,266,205). The DEQ 60L is the first true
graphic equalizer (i.e., one providing real mechanical front panel
slide controls) whose output response precisely matches its front
panel settings. Perfect-Q features virtually no band interaction
and extremely low ripple between adjacent bands. To keep things
flexible, fear not proportional-Q lovers, each channel of the DEQ
60L is selectable between Perfect-Q or Proportional-Q response.
For all the details, read the RaneNote “Perfect-Q, the Next
Step in Graphic EQ Design” available at rane.com.
DATA SHEET
The DEQ 60L features 45 mm sliders, a switchable Cut-Only
mode, additional Cut filters, and additional 3-band Tone con-
trols. The DEQ 60L provides the most complete set of pure EQ
functions ever offered in an analog controlled equalizer.
Features
• Perfect-Q™: What You See Is What You Get (
No
filter interaction)
• Proportional-Q: Classic smooth response
• Independent Accelerated-Slope™ 3-band full-cut tone controls
• Low-Cut and High-Cut Filters
• Input and Output Level controls
• Each channel may use A or B channel controls:
· Stereo Linking
· Two “analog memories”
· A-curve / B-curve comparison
• 45 mm sliders with center detents
• Two Boost / Cut ranges: ±6 dB or ±12 dB
• Switchable Cut-Only mode
• Eight segment metering for each Input
and
Output
• Analog controlled DSP
• XLR, TRS and Euroblock connectors
• Bypass switch (DSP), Bypass relay (power failure)
• Exceptional RF and magnetic immunity
• Universal internal switching power supply (100-240 VAC)
Typical PA adjustment showing the difference between Perfect-Q and
Proportional-Q. Which curve matches the slider positions?
31.5
40
50
63
80
100
125
160
200 250 315 400 500
630 800 1.0k 1.25k 1.6k 2.0k 2.5k 3.15k 4.0k 5.0k 6.3k 8.0k 10k 12.5k 16k 20
4 dB
error
6 dB
error
3 dB
error
Rane Perfect-Q™
Proportional-Q
