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standard version. The mastering version has a different set of frequencies 
optimized for stereo program equalisation. See the graphs at the end of 
this manual for more detail. 
SYSTEM
SYSTEMSYSTEM
SYSTEM – these switches are used to completely bypass the REQ. When not 
illuminated, the REQ input XLR connectors are directly connected to the 
output XLR connectors providing a hard wire bypass. Note that the REQ still 
does receive signal at it’s input when bypassed. 
SATURATION
SATURATIONSATURATION
SATURATION – this 6 position switch selects the type of saturation applied to 
signal. The associated ON
ONON
ON switches engages the saturation circuit when 
illuminated. The saturation control changes the low frequency response of 
the REQ as well as introducing low frequency harmonics generated by the 
steel audio transformer. See the graph at the end of the manual for detail 
on the frequency response changes for each switch position. The 
harmonic distortion generated by the saturation circuit is given in the 
specifications section. 
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Frequency Response
Frequency ResponseFrequency Response
Frequency Response 
Measured with all eq bands ON set flat, Saturation and HPF OFF ........5Hz to 125kHz +0.2/-3dB 
See graphs for typical eq and HPF frequency response measurements. 
Harmonic Distortion
Harmonic DistortionHarmonic Distortion
Harmonic Distortion 
At +10dBu, Saturation OFF .......100Hz 0.007%...1kHz 0.004%...10kHz 0.007%...100kHz 0.013% 
Saturation ON POS-1  ........................................20Hz 1.5%...100Hz 0.07%...1kHz and up 0.01% 
Saturation ON POS-2  ........................................20Hz 1.5%...100Hz 0.14%...1kHz and up 0.01% 
Saturation ON POS-3  ........................................20Hz 1.5%...100Hz 0.16%...1kHz and up 0.01% 
Saturation ON POS-4  ........................................20Hz 1.6%...100Hz 0.17%...1kHz and up 0.01% 
Saturation ON POS-5  ........................................20Hz 1.7%...100Hz 0.18%...1kHz and up 0.01% 
Saturation ON POS-6  ........................................20Hz 2.0%...100Hz 0.22%...1kHz and up 0.01% 
Maximum Input Level
Maximum Input LevelMaximum Input Level
Maximum Input Level.....................................................................................................+25dBu 
Input Impedance
Input ImpedanceInput Impedance
Input Impedance ........................................................................................... approx 20k ohms 
Maximum Output Level
Maximum Output LevelMaximum Output Level
Maximum Output Level............................................+32dBu balanced…+26dBu unbalanced 
Output Impedance
Output ImpedanceOutput Impedance
Output Impedance...........................................................................................approx 70 ohms 
In
InIn
Input Common Mode Rejection
put Common Mode Rejectionput Common Mode Rejection
put Common Mode Rejection (ref 0dBu) ................. 100Hz -65dB…1kHz -65dB…10kHz -60dB 
Noise 
Noise Noise 
Noise all bands ON set flat........................................-110dB below max input level A weighted 
General
GeneralGeneral
General 
Power requirements .......................................................... 115V/230V selectable on rear panel 
Dimensions...................................................................................4U rack mount, 300mm deep 
0dBu = 0.775V RMS in these specifications. Specifications are typical of a production unit, and subject to change if 
we improve something. 










