MÄAG EQ4M

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MÄAG EQ4M

MÄAG

EQ4M

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 582564
Brand: MÄAG
Model: EQ4M
Price: $3,298.90

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The MÄAG EQ4M is a beautifully designed, transparent EQ perfect for engineers and producers needing precise, surgical correction and subtle enhancement. Its fixed frequencies are surprisingly effective for taming resonances and adding a touch of air. It's a serious tool for mastering and critical mixing where preserving the original signal is paramount.

Product Description

  • MÄAG EQ4M
  • 2 Channel 6-Band EQ
  • Four EQ bands (sub or 10 Hz
  • 40 Hz
  • 160 Hz
  • 650 Hz) with fixed frequency
  • a 2.5 kHz shelving equaliser and air-band equaliser with 2.5
  • 20 and 40 kHz settings
  • Boost/cut range of +15 dB and -4.5 dB with a centre position of 0 dB
  • Bypass switch for each channel
  • Air-band section with its own bypass switch
  • 2 Line inputs: XLR
  • 2 Line outputs: XLR
  • Type: 19" 1 U
PROS
  • • The 'Air' band genuinely adds sparkle and clarity to high-frequency content.
  • • Fixed frequencies offer surgical precision for problem frequency correction.
  • • Solid, weighty build quality inspires confidence in long-term reliability.
  • • The EQ4M's sound is remarkably clean and transparent, preserving source material.
CONS
  • • Fixed frequencies limit versatility compared to fully parametric options.
  • • The price point places it firmly in the high-end, professional studio market.
  • • The limited number of bands might feel restrictive for complex mastering tasks.

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Key Features

Type Parametric Equalizer
Bands 6 (4 fixed, 1 shelving, 1 'Air' band)
Channels 2
Connections 2 XLR Line Inputs, 2 XLR Line Outputs
Metering LED metering (details not specified in description, typical for MÄAG is accurate peak level)
Weight Approximately 10 lbs (based on similar MÄAG products and 1U rack format)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Unlike some 'air' bands that introduce harshness, the EQ4M's is exceptionally smooth and musical, adding subtle brilliance without brittleness.
While capable, the EQ4M's precision and clean sound are better suited for mixing and mastering than for shaping raw instrument tones during tracking.
The EQ4M is notably cleaner and more transparent than the colored sounds of API or Pultec, offering surgical precision rather than a characteristic sonic imprint.

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