Pultec MEQ-500 Jack Douglas Edition

Pultec had already ported two of their classic solid-state 19" rackmount units, but before bringing their classic MEQ-5 midrange equalizer into the 500 Series family, they consulted with legendary producer Jack Douglas (John Lennon, Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, and dozens more), a well-known user of the MEQ-5 - a staple in his guitar, bass, keyboard, and vocal signal chains. Jack suggested a few enhancements to the standard MEQ's passive EQ section, resulting in specific frequency centers being added to overlap the low-mid section and expand the top end, as well as tweaks to the high-mid Q. The Pultec MEQ-500 Jack Douglas Edition lets you fine-tune the crucial midrange of your mixes, where the vocal tracks are most vibrant, where your guitars have girth and body, and generally where mixes either shine or fall flat.

• Single-channel, 3-band midrange equalizer

• Incorporated enhancements by legendary producer Jack Douglas

• Combines the vintage character of original Pultecs with the reliability of modern design

• API 2520 op-amp for makeup gain is a distinct sonic alternative to the tube-based version

• Incredibly low noise floor for a pure sound

• Fantastic EQ for guitars, vocals, woodwinds, and other midrange-rich material

• Separate boost and cut bands provide surprising creative potential

• Not stand-alone; requires compatible 500 Series chassis