IGS Audio Rubber Bands 500 Mastering EQ

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IGS Audio Rubber Bands 500 Mastering EQ

IGS Audio

Rubber Bands 500 Mastering EQ

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 358040
Model: Rubber Bands 500 Mastering EQ
Price: $1,120.90

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The Rubber Bands is a seriously refined passive EQ, offering a very natural and clean sound. It's a fantastic choice for mastering engineers seeking subtle, yet impactful tonal shaping—especially those who appreciate the purity of passive circuits. It’s a premium-priced tool, but delivers a level of resolution that justifies the investment.

Product Description

  • IGS Audio Rubber Bands 500 Mastering EQ
  • Passive Stereo Equaliser
  • 500 Series module format
  • Q factor: -0.5 to 4
  • Boost/cut range: +/- 15 dB
  • Hardwire bypass
  • Input impedance: 1k Ohm
  • Output impedance: 600 Ω
  • Frequency range: 5-20000 Hz (+/- 0.1 dB)
  • Power consumption: 7W
PROS
  • • Passive design preserves signal integrity with remarkable clarity.
  • • Discrete component construction yields a uniquely musical, resolving EQ.
  • • Precise Q control offers surgical shaping or broad tonal adjustments.
  • • Robust build quality; IGS is known for durable, reliable modules.
CONS
  • • High impedance output requires careful gain staging in downstream gear.
  • • Passive design demands more preamp headroom for optimal performance.
  • • Limited frequency range compared to some active mastering EQs.

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Key Features

Module Type Passive Stereo Equaliser
Channels Stereo
Controls Frequency, Gain, Q
Compatible Format 500 Series
Weight Approximately 1.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

You'll need more preamp gain to compensate for signal loss, but the passive nature avoids coloration and introduces a pleasing warmth.
It's relatively high; some older or lower-output sources might need a buffer, but most modern interfaces and preamps will handle it without issue.
The -0.5 to 4 range offers a wide breadth of tonal shaping, from broad, gentle curves to more focused adjustments—a little more flexible than many standard EQs.

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