Millennia Media NSEQ-4 Class A Solid State Parametric Equaliser

Full Description

One of the Most Accurate EQ's Available

The Millennia Media NSEQ-4 Parametric Equaliser features just one active stage as opposed to many other EQ designs that can employ up to 7. This means that the less amplifier stages the sound has to travel through the purer and more heightened the sound will come out as, making the NSEQ-4 one of the most accurate EQ's available right now.

Entirely Transformerless Design

The Millenia Media NSEQ-4 is entirely transformerless to preserve sonic purity. The reason for being a transformerless unit is that many of the pro tube gear on the market use an audio transformer, however these transformers add there own colouration which may be good for effect but is not a pure sound. The NSEQ-4 provides unparalleled sonic purity and gives you the real feeling of that live experience.

Reviews

A great sounding EQ! I had the NSEQ-2 which I Liked a lot. I used the solid state mode on most of the tracks I mastered, so once I had heard that the NSEQ-4 came out I was very interested in checking it out. When I hooked it up and worked with it ,I fell in love with it. Its clear, its full and it can really sparkle.

Maor Appelbaum, Mastering Engineer

Wonderful wonderful low end... Sweet, transparent, clean - loved the original NSEQ-2, but this was quite an improvement!

Rafa Sardina, Grammy award winning engineer/producer

Features

• World's first all-discrete, true differential Class-A input buffer/amplifier.
• Selectable balanced or unbalanced input.
• Greatly improved 3rd generation FSA-03 all-discrete EQ amplifier
• Improved output stage, no muting required (as with Twin Topology)
• True hard-wire bypass when EQ not selected
• Upgraded power supply leading to improved sonic performance
• Fully parametric stereo EQ with unprecedented sonic purity & integrity
• All discrete J-FET solid state signal path
• Minimalist design: only one active stage in the audio path
• Four EQ bands: 20 Hz to 20 kHz center frequency, 0.4 to 4.0 Q
• Extremely low noise: -106 dBu
• Constructed for demanding professional applications
• Ultra-Premium components throughout
• Gold relays, connectors, switches,
• Silver Teflon power wiring
• Mogami Neglex OFC audio wiring

Specifications

• "Q" Range: Q = 0.4 to 4.0 Adjustable on middle ranges, Q = 1.0 Fixed on low & high ranges
• Maximum Output Level: > + 28 dBu (VT)
• Maximum Input Level (EQ Flat): + 28 dBu (VT)
• Maximum Input Level (EQ Full Boost): + 17 dBu (VT)
• Frequency Response +0 / -3 dB: sub 2 Hz to beyond 300 kHz
• Frequency Response, Stereo Deviation: Noise (All EQ Stages In, Controls Flat): -106 dBu
• Maximum Boost (21 Step Detented): +20 dB (+10 dB with range switch in)
• Maximum Cut (21 Step Detented): -20 dB (-10 dB with range switch in)
• EQ Frequencies:
  • Low Range Switch (Centers - Peak/Shelf Selectable): 20, 34, 56, 100, 180, 270
  • Low Mid Sweep: 20 Hz - 220 Hz or 200 Hz - 2.2 kHz. 10X Range switch selectable.
  • Hi Mid Sweep: 250 Hz - 2.5 kHz or 2.5 kHz - 25 kHz. 10X Range switch selectable.
• High Range Switch (Centers - Peak/Shelf Selectable): 4.8 k, 5.8 k, 8.0 k, 10 k, 16 k, 21 k
• THD + Noise, 20 Hz - 30 kHz, All EQ Bands Switched In:Common Mode Rejection Ratio (With Balanced Option): 10 Hz - 20 KHz, 100 mV C.M. > 60 dB, Typ > 80 dB
• Slew Rate, +27 dBu Out: > 50 volts per microsecond
• Main Hard-wire Bypass Switch For Each Channel: Yes
• Peak/Shelf Selection On High & Low Range: Yes
• Hard-wire Bypass Switching On Individual EQ Bands: Yes
• Input Impedance: 25 kilohms
• Minimum Output Load Impedance: 50 ohms
• Recommended Load: > 500 ohms
• Output Impedance: 5 ohms
• EQ Amplifiers: Pure Class-A Discrete J-FETs
• Power Consumption: 40 watts maximum
• Power Requirements Selectable: 100-120, 200-240 V ac, 50/60 Hz
• Dimensions/Shipping Weight: 19" W x 3.52" H x 12.5" 26 lbs.