Retro Instruments 2A3 Dual Channel Tube Program Equalizer

Vintage Tube Amplifiers and Custom-Designed Transformers set the soundstage. True Passive Equalization creates Bountiful and Musical Equalization curves. The RETRO 2A3 is designed as an ultra High-Fidelity Program Equalizer whose sonic benefits go beyond the equalization process. Accurate to the industry-standard Pultec EQ performance, the RETRO 2A3 adds HF boost frequencies in several new sweet spots. Carefully implemented HF boost circuits capture the signature sound of the original passive equalizers. Use these settings to make individual tracks fit in place. Make a vocal shine and add distinct presence. There are many satisfying applications, most notably the stereo mix buss.

Features:

• Industry-standard Passive EQ with authentic feel, controls and equalization curves 
• Additional HF Boost Frequencies for more precise control 
• Easily recallable 100-position knob scales on boost and cut controls 
• A ganged interstage-coupled Subsonic High-Pass Filter provides Peaking LF Boosts with alternate tonal characteristics 
• Transformer Balanced and fully-floating 600 Ohm Input and Output to eliminate ground-induced hum and noise 
• Vintage Class AB tube amplification for unity-gain make-up 
• Tube substitutions are possible with internal unity gain calibration and jumper selectable 6 or 12 volt tube configuration 
• Design minimizes tube heat generation 
• High stability components used throughout 
• Steel Chassis built to last 
• Manufactured in the USA