The D-TAR Equinox is an audiophile quality 3 band parametric equalizer preamp with low noise components and circuit design making it ideal for studio and live use. The frequency sweep control, bandwidth control, and boost/cut control allows musicians to correct or enhance very specific tonal problem areas. Dual notch filters can be used to control or eliminate acoustic feedback. Equinox is the ideal solution for musicians who require precise control of their EQ in any environment.
Note! This preamp includes a standard 110 volt U.S. AC-AC power adapter.
- 3 Band Parametric Equalizer Preamp - Allows precise EQ control to correct or enhance very specific tonal problem areas with frequency sweep control, bandwidth control, and boost/cut control
- Two independent notch filters - Eliminate acoustic feedback
- 20 dB gain switch - Provides instant gain
- True bypass switching of non-activated functions - Bypass switch removes entire EQ and notch filter sections from signal chain leaving only high impedance, low noise input and buffered output
- High quality components - Extremely low noise and distortion, audiophile quality sound
- Compact, portable design - Can be used as a stand-alone preamp for ultra portable instrument amplification systems
Specifications
Input stage - Extremely low noise and low distortion
Maximum input signal - 8.5 VRMS @ unity gain setting/.85 VRMS @ +20dB gain
Slew Rate - 22V/us
Input impedance - 2Meg ohms
THD - <.003% @ 1Vo
Noise - All controls set "flat"/118dBV, referred to input with gain set at +20dB; All controls set "flat"/106dBV, referred to input with gain set at unity
"Worst Case" noise - 94dBV, all EQ set to full boost, all Q controls set to full narrow, frequency controls set to highest frequency.
3 Band EQ - each band has adjustable Q (bandwidth) from .58 to 9.4 with 15 dB of boost and cut available
Low Frequency Band - Frequency adjustable from 39 Hz to 408 Hz
Midrange Frequency Band - Frequency adjustable from 212 Hz to 2.35 KHz
High Frequency Band - Frequency adjustable from 1.8 KHz to 20 KHz
Notch Filters - Q (bandwidth) fixed at 9.0 with 15 dB of cut available
Notch Filter #1: Frequency adjustable from 40 Hz-400
Notch Filter #2: Frequency adjustable from 80 Hz-800
Input Jack: 1/4" Stereo, input on tip / output on ring, allows interface with DTAR Solstice (Acoustic Mixer) using a single, stereo cable
Output Jack: 1/4" Mono
Power Supply: Internal +/- 15V derived from 15VAC external, wall mounted power transformer
8.5" wide x 6.5" deep x 2.7" high
Weight 2.9 lbs.