The Bettermaker Mastering EQ combines a stereo Pultec-style equaliser, three-band parametric EQ and low-pass/high-pass filters in a single analogue mastering equaliser. All parameters can be controlled using the 5-inch backlit touchscreen, or with a dedicated DAW plug-in via USB connectivity.
The unit has been developed from the company’s earlier EQ232p, including its Pultec-style and parametric combination, but adds an extra parametric band and LPF/HPF shelf options. Both shelves provide up to 6dB of boost/cut, variable centre frequency width and Q. A new solo mode focuses attention on the mono or side signals when used in M/S mode, as well as Left or Right in stereo mode.
The display provides an on-screen representation of the EQ curve, as well as Peak/RMS level metering and an RTA analyser. Four pushbutton rotary encoders allow intuitive parameter control.
Key features:
- Full analogue audio signal path.
- USB connectivity with Mac/PC.
- Digital parameter control via touchscreen and/or DAW (with dedicated plug-in).
- Backlit multi-touch touchscreen with four push-button rotary encoders.
- Stereo, dual-mono and mid/side operation modes with solo function.
- Stereo 12 or 24dB/oct high-pass filter with adjustable cut-off frequency (15Hz–150Hz) and resonance.
- Stereo passive equalizer with extended hi-boost section (23/28kHz).
- Stereo 12dB/oct low-pass filter with adjustable cutoff frequency.
- Adjustable output level (±12dB).
- Gain Lock and Auto-Q functions.
- Onboard metering of Peak/RMS levels and RTA analyser.On-screen live representation of the EQ curve.
- Four stereo parametric filters with 15dB boost/cut range, variable Q:
- EQ1: 23Hz–400Hz (bell/shelf)
- EQ2: 80Hz–2kHz (bell)
- EQ3: 400Hz–10kHz (bell)
- EQ4: 1kHz–23kHz (bell/shelf)
