Description
Merging the best of analog and digital worlds, the WesAudio _PROMETHEUS 500 series two-channel passive EQ offers classic Pultec-style equalization and the powerful luxury of digital total recall. On the analog side, it provides high headroom of +24 dBu and two-stage THD coloration for big tone that'll help you get pro impact in your tracks, mixes, and masters. Plus, there's true bypass and hardware A/B switching so you can easily compare dry versus EQ'd or two different configurations of settings. When it comes to the digital integration, _PROMETHEUS is high-tech with USB connectivity and plug-in control. It has six touch-sensitive encoders that not only adjust the settings of the analog circuitry, but also allow you to write real-time automation from _PROMETHEUS to your DAW. Alternatively, you can draw automation in the DAW and _PROMETHEUS will react accordingly. Whether you use it in stereo, dual mono, or mid-side, _PROMETHEUS offers a low band with separate boost and cut controls, a bandwidth-adjustable high boost, and a high cut with its own frequency selections.New Implementation of a Legend WesAudio's _PROMETHEUS implements warm Pultec-style passive equalization into a 500 Series module and brings with it one of the most demanded features in the audio industry digital recall.Passive EQ For the low-frequency section, _PROMETHEUS provides frequency selections at 20, 30, 60, 100, 120, and 250 Hz, plus separate boost and cut controls. The high band features bandwidth-adjustable boost at 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, or 16 kHz and adjustable cut at 4, 8, 12, or 20 kHz. Additionally, there is a post-EQ output control for level matching and more flexibility.Two Channels, Multiple Modes _PROMETHEUS can work in three different modes (stereo, dual mono, and mid-side), which makes it the perfect solution for multiple applications from tracking to mixing to mastering.500 Series Compatible Regardless its extensions, _PROMETHEUS is fully compatible with the 500 series standard. Digital features can be enabled through the mini-USB socket on the front panel.ng500 Series Each WesAudio device in ng500 (Next Generation 500 series) product line is equipped with a special connector. This connector is an extension to the 500 series, and allows your device to be managed/recalled through specialized GCon protocol (e.g. _TITAN 500 series 10-slot frame). This extension is compatible with the 500 series standardized plug type; however, some manufacturers apply enormous screws to the plug itself, which prevent the device from fitting in. Based on official research, more than 90% of available 500 series racks will fit just fine. Currently known exceptions include:Rupert Neve Designs 500 series Racks (R6 & R10)Aphex 500 series rackSome older BAE racks (not produced anymore)Midas L6 (module won t fit to the very end on slots 3 and 6)Midas L10 (module won t fit to the very end on slots 4 and 8)Hardware A/B Even using _PROMETHEUS as a pure analog signal processor, you can easily switch between two parallel settings with the magic of simple A/B buttons.THD THD stands for "total harmonic distortion" and it allows you to saturate your signal with beautiful analog color with two different intensity levels. Choose "Mid" for 1% THD or "High" for 2.5% THD.Total Recall and Plug-In Control Along with classic analog EQ, you receive one of the most demanded features in the audio industry total recall. Plus, full plug-in control (VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, and AAX DSP) makes _PROMETHEUS compatible with most, if not all, major DAWs. This total integration with your beloved DAW will change your workflow forever. Use the stereo plug-in on one track to manage all three modes of operation for _PROMETHEUS, or use two mono plug-ins on different tracks to manage each channel separately.Analog Automation It's very common to want different device settings based on song sections. Now it is possible; just draw automation lines in your DAW and the _PROMETHEUS analog device will follow. And