{"product_id":"wes-audio-_rhea","title":"Wes Audio _RHEA","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWes Audio _RHEA\u003c\/strong\u003e is a stereo, fully analog passive program equalizer in Pultec style, in Starlight format (2U desktop) with full digital integration — an analog signal path with automation, recall, and remote control via VST\/AU, USB, and MIDI. _RHEA is based on the passive program EQ architecture (modeled on the Pultec EQP-1A and MEQ-5), extended with configurable EQ section order, a built-in M\/S matrix, and a switchable input transformer mode. Two independent channels with stereo link. Stepper motors move physical potentiometers and relay switches in response to DAW automation — zero digital processing in the signal path. A mastering and stereo bus processing tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003ePassive EQ with active make-up gain and Baxandall network\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Pultec-style passive EQ architecture in _RHEA includes a Low section (boost and cut in the low-frequency range — the classic Pultec boost\/cut interaction producing simultaneous low-frequency enhancement and phase shaping), a Mid Boost section with selectable frequency and Q bandwidth, an independent Mid Cut section with its own frequency selection, and a High section (boost and cut in the upper frequency range). The passive network attenuates the signal; a discrete Class-A active make-up amplifier restores the nominal level after the passive section — at this point the subtle harmonic saturation of the active stage is added to the signal, identical to the character of classic Pultec amplifiers. Configurable EQ section order — selected via relay switching — allows changing the processing order without any external rewiring. A Baxandall network in the High section delivers smooth, broadband high-frequency changes without sharp filter artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eM\/S, input transformer, and DAW integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe built-in M\/S matrix with encoder and decoder enables independent equalization of the Mid and Side channels — selective correction of the stereo center without affecting the sides, or vice versa. The switchable input transformer (Transformerless \/ Transformer-Coupled) provides two different input path characters without hardware modification. DAW integration via VST\/AU plug-ins enables automation and recall: every parameter change in the plug-in causes a physical potentiometer movement or relay switching in the hardware. Recall is accurate to 16-bit per parameter. Stereo link mode couples both channels to a single pair of controls; dual mono allows independent settings for each channel. _RHEA is available both as a 500-series module (2-slot) and in the Starlight version (2U desktop with internal power supply) — both variants share the same electronics, differing only in the enclosure format and power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eStereo passive Pultec-style EQ 2U with full digital integration (analog signal path)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTwo independent channels — stereo link or dual mono mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEQ sections: Low (boost\/cut), Mid Boost (selectable frequency and Q), Mid Cut (selectable frequency), High (boost\/cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eClassic Pultec boost\/cut interaction in Low section — simultaneous enhancement and phase shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBaxandall network in High section — broadband, smooth high-frequency changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscrete Class-A active make-up amplifier after the passive section\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eConfigurable EQ section order — relay-switched\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in M\/S matrix — independent Mid and Side equalization\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSwitchable input transformer: Transformerless \/ Transformer-Coupled\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFull DAW automation (VST\/AU) with physical potentiometer movement and relay switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFull preset recall 16-bit per parameter via USB and MIDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eZero digital processing in the signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVU meters per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFormat: 2U desktop Starlight (alternative: 2-slot 500-series module)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eType: stereo passive Pultec-style equalizer, 2U rack desktop (Starlight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSignal path: fully analog, passive EQ network + discrete Class-A active make-up amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eChannels: 2 (stereo link or dual mono)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEQ sections: Low boost\/cut, Mid Boost (selectable F and Q), Mid Cut (selectable F), High boost\/cut\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh network: Baxandall\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSection order: configurable, relay-switched\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eM\/S matrix: built-in encoder\/decoder, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInput transformer: switchable (Transformerless \/ Transformer-Coupled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDigital integration: VST\/AU, USB, MIDI\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAutomation: 16-bit per parameter, physical potentiometer and relay movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eI\/O: balanced XLR (stereo in\/out)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePower: internal (Starlight 2U)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFormat: 2U rack desktop (Starlight); alternative 500-series module (2-slot)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WesAudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53769656041809,"sku":"50513","price":1427.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/WesAudio_RHEA1.jpg?v=1778757593","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/de-fr\/products\/wes-audio-_rhea","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}