GOEQ81MKII

EQ-81 MKIII

Golden Age Project

With new level knobs and internal enhancements over the MKII version, the Golden Age Project EQ-81 MKIII is a 4-band equalizer that uses vintage-style electronics and Tantalum capacitors in the signal path to deliver classic tonality for musicians, producers, and audio engineers. Its balanced XLR and 1/4" I/O connectors enable standalone use, while its 1/4" TRS insert jack provides unbalanced, integrated circuit-free connectivity for easy insertion into insert jack-equipped Golden Age Project gear or other unbalanced audio equipment. Built in the style of a classic 1081 EQ module, the EQ-81 MKIII's Class-AB circuit has stepped frequency controls that reach from 33 Hz to 15 kHz, inductor-based mid bands with hi-Q switches, and bass and treble bands with selectable shelving/bell modes. Apply up to 18 dB of boost or cut per band, and bypass individual bands via the Off position on each band's frequency selector.What's New on the MKIII New knobs for the level controlsSmall coupling caps in parallel with all electrolytic caps in the IC-based I/O sectionAn Updated Take on a Classic Vintage-style electronic componentsSimilar to the EQ section in the classic 1081 module, minus the high- and low-pass filtersTantalum capacitors in the signal pathNo integrated circuits in signal path when using the 1/4" insert jackExternal power supply helps avoid interference with the audio circuitsSelectable ground-lift jumperDurable build qualityFour EQ Bands Four bands with inductor-based, switchable-Q, mid-frequency bandsStepped selection of frequency bandsFrequency selections from 33 Hz to 15 kHzUp to 18 dB of boost/cut per bandSelectable shelving/peaking mode for bass and treble bandsOff mode per bandBalanced and Unbalanced I/O Balanced XLR-1/4" combo input, and XLR and 1/4" TRS balanced outputs for line-level operationUnbalanced input and output connections via 1/4" TRS insert jack with nominal working level of approximately -18 dBuWorks as a standalone EQ, or with Golden Age Project models equipped with insert jacksCompact and Rack-Compatible Compact, half-rack widthDesktop friendlyCan be rack-mounted with a Golden Age Project Pre-73 preamplifier via a UNITE rack kit (both available separately) for a 19" 1081-style signal chain