Behringer DEQ2496 Ultra-Curve Pro
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DEQ2496 Ultra-Curve Pro
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The DEQ2496 is a powerhouse for live sound engineers and home studio owners needing serious EQ capabilities. Its breadth of options—graphic, parametric, dynamic, and feedback destruction—makes it a surprisingly versatile mastering tool, especially considering the affordable price point. It's a bit complex to learn, but the results can be incredible.
Product Description
Behringer DEQ2496 Ultra-Curve Pro, Mastering Processor
The DEQ2496 is a precise high-resolution 24-Bit/96 kHz EQ/RTA mastering processor and thus the perfect tool for PA and mastering applications. It offers 4 concurrently selectable EQ modules (31-band graphic EQ, 10-band parametric EQ, Feedback Destroyer plus 3 Dynamic EQs per stereo channel). In addition, it includes ultra-high resolution 61-band real-time FFT analyser with additional auto EQ function for room and loudspeaker equalisations.
- Effects processor for all EQ
- RTA and dynamic applications
- especially for PA and mastering
- Four concurrently selectable EQ modules (31-band graphic EQ
- 10-band parametric EQ
- Feedback Destroyer plus 3 Dynamic EQs per stereo channel)
- Flexible compressor/expander function with peak limiter as well as multi-parametric Stereo Imager and Stereo Delay for delay line applications
- Unique VPQ (Virtual Paragraphic EQ) option allows parametric control of graphic EQs
- Ultra-high resolution 61-Band Real-Time FFT analyser with additional auto EQ function for room and loudspeaker equalisation
- Multi-functional level meters (Peak/RMS
- VU and SPL meter with dBA/dBC weighting via RTA/Mic input)
- 64 User memories for complete setups and/or individual module configurations
- Separate RTA mic/line input with phantom power
- professional Wordclock input and MIDI connections for full remote control
- preset dumps and system updates
- High-quality AKM® 24-Bit/96 kHz A/D and D/A converters (113 dB dynamic range)
- Open architecture allowing future software updates via MIDI
- Two 32/40-Bit floating point SHARC® signal processors for ultimate sonic resolution
- Balanced inputs and servo-balanced outputs with gold-plated XLR connectors
- Stereo AUX output
- AES/EBU and S/PDIF inputs and outputs (XLR and optical)
- Switching power supply (100 - 240 V ~)
- Size: 19'' / 1U
- • Multiple EQ modules offer incredible flexibility for diverse applications
- • 61-band RTA provides detailed analysis for precise room correction
- • Dynamic EQs are surprisingly effective for subtle mastering tweaks
- • Feedback Destroyer module is a genuinely useful and powerful tool
- • Build quality feels plasticky; not as robust as higher-end units
- • User interface can be daunting for those unfamiliar with complex processing
- • Power supply is external, adding to cable clutter and potential noise
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