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How Pultec EQH-2 is Used
Low Frequency Section
Adjust low frequencies using the top row of
Boost and Atten knobs and the CPS (cycles per
second) switch. All low-frequency equalization
is a gentle shelving type, 6 dB per octave.
High Frequency Boost Section
Boost mid and high frequencies using the KCS
(kilocycles per second) and Boost knobs on the
second row.
High Frequency Attenuate Section
Cut high frequencies using the 10k Atten knob
located at the right side of the plug-in.
Tips and Tricks
Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Mac) any
knob to reset it to its unity position.
Pultec MEQ-5
(TDM, RTAS, and AudioSuite)
The Pultec MEQ-5 is the most unique equalizer
in the Pultec family. It is particularly useful on
individual tracks during mixdown.
How Pultec MEQ-5 Works
The Pultec MEQ-5 offers three equalization sec-
tions: low frequency boost, mid frequency
boost, and wide-range attenuation. Like all
Pultecs, it features quality transformers and a
tube gain stage.
How Pultec MEQ-5 is Used
Low Frequency Peak
Boost low frequencies (200, 300, 500, 700,
1000 Hz) using the upper left controls.
Mid Frequency Peak
Boost mid-frequencies (1.5k, 2k, 3k, 4k, 5k) us-
ing the controls at the upper right.
Wide-Range Dip
Cut frequencies using Dip controls on the bot-
tom row.
Tips and Tricks
Guitars
Have multiple guitars that sound like mush in
the mix? The Pultec MEQ-5 is a classic tool for
achieving amazing guitar blends. Try boosting
one guitar and cutting another to achieve an oc-
tave of separation. For example, cut one guitar
using 1.5 (1500 Hz) Dip, then boost the other
using 3 (3000 Hz) Peak. View the matched pairs
of presets (Guitar 1A and 1B, 2A and 2B, etc.) for
further examples of this technique.
Twelve O’Click
Alt-click (Windows) or Option-click (Mac) any
knob to reset it to its unity position.
Pultec MEQ-5
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