Rane DEQ 60L Graphic Equalizer

Features:

• Perfect-Q™: What You See Is What You Get (no filter interaction)
• Proportional-Q: Classic smooth response
• Independent Accelerated-Slope™ 3-band full-cut tone controls
• Low-Cut and High-Cut filters
• Input and Output Level controls, each with 8-segment metering
• Each channel may use A or B channel controls:
  · Stereo Linking
  · Two “analog memories”
  · A-curve / B-curve comparison
• Switchable Cut-Only Mode
• 45 mm sliders
• Two Boost / Cut ranges: ±6 dB or ±12 dB
• XLR, TRS and Euroblock connectors
• Bypass switch (DSP), Bypass relay (power failure)

• When the term “graphic equalizer” was first coined, the intent was to provide a device that allowed the user to “draw” the desired frequency response using slider controls on the unit’s front panel. Thus, the Holy Grail of graphic equalizers is a device with a response that truly matches the slider settings. For years, this seemingly unobtainable goal resulted in products based on the fine art of compromise … until now … until the DEQ 60 and 60L.

  It’s not Constant—not Proportional—It’s Perfect! Digital Signal Processing (DSP) allows filter technology not possible with analog designs. Rane coined the term Perfect-Q™ to describe the results (U.S. patent 7,266,205). The DEQ 60 is the world's first true graphic equalizer (i.e., one providing real mechanical front panel slide controls) whose output response precisely matches its front panel settings. Perfect-Q features virtually no band interaction and extremely low ripple between adjacent bands. To keep things flexible, fear not proportional-Q lovers, each channel of the DEQ 60L is selectable between Perfect-Q or Proportional-Q response.

  The DEQ 60L’s CUT-ONLY switch puts both equalizer channels in the high resolution CUT 0 to -12 dB mode. This feature is only on the DEQ 60L, not on the DEQ 60.

  The DEQ 60 has two versions, only with these differences:

• DEQ 60: 25 mm sliders; includes security cover.
• DEQ 60L: 45 mm sliders; switchable cut-only mode.

• Perfect-Q or Proportional-Q

  We know you know how to use a realtime analyzer, but using PERFECT-Q mode will make that a lot easier. Since there is no interaction between filters, the multiple adjustments through all the bands just to get the analyzer to read flat is a thing of the past. One pass should do the trick. Then use the TONE controls or CUT FILTERS for general sweetening. We know your sound is important and your time is valuable.

  If you want to compare the sound of your old (non-Rane) EQ to this one, and you are used to the way the slider bands interact, then use PROPORTIONAL-Q mode. It's your choice with the front panel switch.

  

  

• Additional Filters Included

  LOW, MID, and HIGH TONE controls provide independent, Accelerated-slope™, 3-band Tone controls allow easy, intuitive adjustment of tone response without the hassle of adjusting 30 bands. The Tone controls use 12 dB per octave Linkwitz-Riley filters. As with the EQ sliders, center detent provides a guaranteed flat response.

  • The Low/Mid crossover point is 300 Hz.
  • The Mid/High crossover point is 4 kHz.
  • The control range is +6 dB to OFF.

  

  Additionally, the LOW CUT and HIGH CUT FILTERS remove the unheard and unwanted extremeties.

  The LOW CUT FILTER is adjustable over four octaves with a frequency range of 15 Hz to 240 Hz.

  The HIGH CUT FILTER is adjustable over two octaves from 5 kHz to 20 kHz.