Lang Electronics has introduced the PEQ-2 Program Equalizer, making one of the most desired EQs available again as an alternative to the high prices commanded by used units that remain in use with discerning artists, engineers, and producers who regard is better than the equivalent Pultec.
Many original Model PEQ-2s (Lang Program Equalizer) that have survived to this day are carefully guarded by their owners.
Both they and the Pultec are essentially the same Western Electric design – distinctly high-quality passive equalizers with inductors. The Model PEQ-2 offers a sharper, tighter response that is suited to use on a mix bus.
The PEQ-2’s 26 frequency options compares favourably with the Pultec’s 14. For example, its low end is greatly more variable with LF Boost offering eight (20, 30, 40, 60Hz, 80Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz and 240Hz) frequencies to choose from (with up to 16 dB of boost) and LF Droop offering four (25Hz, 50Hz, 100Hz and 200Hz) frequencies to choose from (with up to 18dB cut). Then there is a useful 20kHz option in its HF Boost section.
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Lang Electronics Inc.’s PEQ-2 Program Equalizer is shipping and available via parent company Heritage Audio’s dealer network at an SSP of €999 (including VAT) in the EU and an MAP of US$899, with US distribution handled via RAD Distribution.
