IGS Audio IQ505

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IGS Audio IQ505

IGS Audio

IQ505

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 560035
Model: IQ505
Price: $691.90

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This IGS IQ505 nails the Sontec vibe—it’s a seriously useful tool for engineers and mixers chasing that warm, vintage equalization. The overlapping bands give it a unique flexibility for corrective EQ or creative sculpting, making it a great addition to any console for refining vocals, guitars, or drum busses.

Product Description

  • IGS Audio IQ505
  • Fully Parametric 5-Band Equaliser
  • In Sontec MEP-250A style
  • 500 Module
  • Overlapping bands
  • 12 dB boost or cut
  • Q control for each band (Q factor 0.5 - 10)
  • THAT chips
  • Bypass switch
  • Construction: 500 module
PROS
  • • Sontec-inspired EQ curve delivers classic, musical shaping.
  • • THAT chips provide clean, precise gain without muddiness.
  • • Flexible Q control allows for subtle or aggressive tonal sculpting.
  • • Robust metal chassis and quality components suggest long-term reliability.
CONS
  • • The overlapping bands require careful adjustment to avoid phase issues.
  • • Limited frequency range compared to broader parametric options.
  • • The housing is a bit deep, potentially causing fit issues in tight racks.

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Key Features

Module Type Parametric Equalizer
Channels 2
Controls 5 Bands (Low, Low-Mid, Mid, High-Mid, High), Gain, Q (0.5-10)
Compatible Format 500 Series
Weight 2.2 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It captures the essence of the Sontec's character, but expect a slightly cleaner presentation – the THAT chips minimize some of the original's inherent warmth and saturation.
The Q control is continuous, providing fine-grained adjustments for precise tonal shaping – it’s not stepped like some budget equalizers.
Noise performance is excellent thanks to the high-quality components; you shouldn't encounter any significant hiss or hum unless you're pushing the gain excessively.

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