Dateq

Germany, est. 1990s · 8 products across 2 categories

8
Total Products
2
Categories
$1,371
Avg Price
$725
From

About Dateq

Dateq, formerly known as Dateq Audio, represents a niche but highly respected corner of the professional audio world, specializing in high-quality limiters and signal processing tools. The brand has cultivated a reputation for uncompromising sonic performance and robust build quality, catering to discerning engineers and producers seeking transparent and reliable dynamics control. Dateq's products are prized for their ability to subtly shape and protect audio without introducing unwanted coloration.

Founded
1990s
Country
Germany
Segment
Premium
Target
Dateq is ideal for professional mixing engineers, mastering engineers, and produ
Known For
SPL Series Limiters Transient Shapers Discrete Class-A Circuitry Transparent Dynamics Processing Robust, Industrial Design
PROS
  • • Exceptional transparency and sonic fidelity
  • • Unmatched build quality and reliability
  • • Highly precise and flexible control
  • • Versatile applications across various audio formats
  • • Subtle shaping without audible artifacts
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
  • • Limited product range, specialized focus
  • • Steeper learning curve for optimal use
  • • Industrial aesthetic may not suit all studios
  • • Can be perceived as overly clinical by some users

Dateq Products

Dateq SPL-5 MKII - Limiters

Dateq SPL-5 MKII

Limiters

$1,814
2-Channel Limiter with Measuring Microphone, Adjustable via threshold and output, For sealing, Input...
4.9 Expert Rating
Dateq SPL-D3 MKII - Audiotools

Dateq SPL-D3 MKII

Audiotools

$1,869
Display with Measuring Microphone DCM-5, Can be used as a stand-alone device or as an extension to...
4.8 Expert Rating
Dateq SPL-6 - Limiters

Dateq SPL-6

Limiters

$2,540
Audio level guard with measuring microphone, 2-channel limiter with measuring microphone, Adjustable via...
4.7 Expert Rating
Dateq SPL-D2 MKII - Audiotools

Dateq SPL-D2 MKII

Audiotools

$824
Display with Measuring Microphone, Standalone device, but can also be connected to Dateq SPL-5,...
4.7 Expert Rating
Dateq SPL-3 MKII - Limiters

Dateq SPL-3 MKII

Limiters

$1,088
2-Channel Limiter with Measuring Microphone, Adjustable via Threshold and Output, For sealing, XLR...
5 Expert Rating
Dateq SPL-3TS MKII - Limiters

Dateq SPL-3TS MKII

Limiters

$1,154
2-Channel Limiter with Timer and Measuring Microphone, Adjustable Threshold and Output, Different...
4.4 Expert Rating
Dateq SPL-2 MKII - Limiters

Dateq SPL-2 MKII

Limiters

$725
Dateq SPL-2, 2-Channel Limiter, Adjustable via Threshold and Output, For sealing, Connections: XLR in/out, Format: 19"...
4.8 Expert Rating
Dateq SPL-2TS MKII - Limiters

Dateq SPL-2TS MKII

Limiters

$956
Dateq SPL-2TS, 2-Channel Limiter, With timer, Adjustable Threshold and Output, Different levels are time-programmable...
4.8 Expert Rating

Frequently Asked Questions About Dateq

Yes, Dateq continues to design and manufacture its products in Germany, maintaining a commitment to high-quality European engineering and craftsmanship.

The SPL-3TS (Transparent Stereo Limiter) adds true stereo limiting capabilities to the original SPL-3, which is a mono unit, expanding its versatility for stereo mastering and mixing applications.

Dateq limiters are specifically engineered for transparency; they are designed to control dynamics without introducing noticeable coloration or distortion to the audio signal.

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