A R T's Dual Tube EQ Now Shipping

January 28, 1999 -- Applied Research and Technology (A R T), manufacturer of quality tube dynamics processors, is now shipping the Dual Tube EQ.

The Dual Tube EQ is a two-channel, tube-based parametric equalizer. Each channel features a four band precision frequency network intended to give users finer control over musical instruments and vocals. The design also allows users greater flexibility than what is typically found in budget mixing consoles. The frequencies and Q were selected and tuned by several top recording engineers to excel with instruments which typically require equalization: kick and snare drums, toms, guitar, vocals, bass, etc. Its unique Cascade mode configures the Dual Tube EQ as a single channel, eight-band parametric.

The keys to the Dual Tube EQ are frequency selection, wide bandwidth and the hand selected 12AX7a tubes. The low (40Hz or 120Hz) and high (6KHz or 18KHz) shelving features are tuned to add low end "wallop" and delicate "air." The two mid frequency bands sweep from 20Hz to 20KHz and overlap between 200Hz and 2KHz. The bandwidth (or "Q") is intentionally wide to provide a musical quality when cutting or boosting. The vacuum tubes, used for gain, provide a smoothing effect when driven with separate input and output level controls. Detented rotary controls are provided for precision tuning.

The Dual Tube EQ features a custom extruded 1U rack chassis with an internal power supply and carries a three-year warranty.

Retail: $499.00 MSRP

For more information, visit A R T at www.artroch.com.