Gainlab Audio Empress 2x3-Band Tube Equalizer – dual-channel passive tube equalizer with 3 bands per channel, Pultec-style inspired with added mid-band for versatility. Delivers musical tone shaping with simultaneous low/high boost/cut, ideal for recording, mixing, mastering. Tube amp with nickel-core transformers adds warmth/harmonics. 2U enclosure (483 x 89 x 267 mm, 7.7 kg) with aluminum panels.
Empress uses discrete circuit with military-grade 12AX7 tubes and nickel-core transformers for rich sound. LF band (20/30/60/100 Hz, ±12 dB), Mid (200/300/600/1 kHz, ±12 dB), HF (3/4/5/8/10/12/16 kHz, ±12 dB). Switches: bypass, output gain. Balanced XLR I/O, VU metering. Hand-soldered in Hungary for quality.
As Pultec tribute, blends vintage character with modern flexibility, ready for sessions without compromise.
MAIN FEATURES
- 2x3-band passive EQ with tube makeup gain
- Simultaneous low/high boost/cut for phase effects
- Added mid-band (200 Hz-1 kHz) for precision
- 12AX7 tubes, nickel-core transformers
- Balanced XLR I/O
- Bypass/output gain
- Hand-soldered
- Portable: 483 x 89 x 267 mm, 7.7 kg
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- LF Band: 20/30/60/100 Hz (±12 dB)
- Mid Band: 200/300/600/1 kHz (±12 dB)
- HF Band: 3/4/5/8/10/12/16 kHz (±12 dB)
- Inputs/Outputs: Balanced XLR stereo
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
- THD + N: < 0.1% @ 1 kHz
- Noise EIN: < -90 dBu
- Power Supply: 100-240 V AC
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 483 x 89 x 267 mm (2U)
- Weight: 7.7 kg
- Included: Empress, manual
- Product Code: GAI-EMPRESS
