Heritage Audio MotorCity EQualizer - Mono 7-band Passive EQ

Occasionally, something so special arrives, it turns the music industry upside down…and inside out. That is why Heritage Audio is incredibly pleased to offer the world’s first reproduction (and a dead on one at that) of the “Holy Grail” of classic EQ’s. The “MOTORCITY EQualizer”.

Recreated from original Motown units owned by eight-time Grammy winning producer, mixdown artist, and innovative engineering genius Michael Brauer, Heritage Audio has left no stone unturned, recreating the unmistakably huge, punchy and warm signature sound that makes this EQ as classic as the hits it helped create. From the 10-gauge hand brushed aluminum face plate, historically accurate control layout including custom molded bakelite knobs, the MOTORCITY EQualizer looks the part. More importantly, the unique passive equalization circuit is identical and fully faithful to the original design. The MOTORCITY EQualizer is so precise, it stands as the only EQ available that can rival, or even “best” the popular Pultec EQ.

Features

• Precise EQ Control: Enjoy the freedom to fine-tune your audio with seven bands of equalization, from subsonic lows to sparkling highs.
• Passive Design: The passive circuitry ensures natural and musical sound shaping, adding character without introducing artifacts.
• Wide Frequency Range: Cover a broad spectrum of frequencies, making it suitable for a variety of instruments, vocals, and audio sources.
• Stepped Controls: The stepped knobs allow for easy recall of settings, ensuring consistent results for different sessions.
• Vintage Vibe: Heritage Audio's dedication to vintage aesthetics meets modern engineering, resulting in a blend of classic and contemporary.
• True Bypass: Maintain the integrity of your audio when the EQ is not engaged, ensuring the original signal remains untouched.

Specifications

Here are the detailed specifications of the Heritage Audio BT-500 v2 500 Series Bluetooth Streaming Module:

• Frequency centers: 50 Hz, 130 Hz, 320 Hz, 800 Hz, 2 kHz, 5 kHz, and 12.5 kHz.
• Dead nuts replica of Michael Brauer´s original units designed at Motown’s“Hitsville” studio for private use.
• First time publicly available. Motown’s Chief technical engineer and miracle worker Mike McLean´s take on the smart graphic eq designed for the film industry and made by Cinema Engineering, Langevin and Altec.
• Shockingly clever passive design uses no less than 21 inductors and 21 tone capacitors (3 each per band) exclusively made for Heritage Audio, matching Brauer´s values to 1 % tolerances.
• Heavy duty stepped rotary switches used for all 7 eq bands and gain control.
• UTC replica input transformer with modified turns ratio for better integration into modern studios. Also, exclusively made for Heritage Audio.
• Carnhill-driven output line amp substitutes the original´s Achilles heel Opamp-labs output.
• In/Out/Off Lever switch allows you to A/B the effect of EQ settings.