Bettermaker Mastering Equalizer

Analog Mastering EQ with Full Digital Control and Recall

Like all Bettermaker gear, the Mastering Equalizer features a pure analog signal path — and full digital recall. An incredibly flexible, mastering-grade 4-band EQ for recording, mixing, and mastering, the Mastering Equalizer can be controlled via its onboard 5” touchscreen and encoders, as well as its dedicated companion plug-in. You can save all your settings to the internal memory, and (here’s where Bettermaker really breaks away from the pack) in your DAW project. The unit’s USB data control link (which does not pass audio) lets you use the Mastering Equalizer just as you would use a plug-in. Up to 399 presets are recallable via internal memory or the plug-in. The mastering EQ can operate in stereo, dual-mono, or M-S modes to suit a wide variety of applications.

Packed with smart features to optimize your mixes and speed your workflow

The Mastering Equalizer sports four parametric bands plus high and lowpass filter sections. Low and high bands may also be switched from bell curve to a shelving. The unit also includes a Pultec-style passive section plus 23kHz and 28kHz “air bands.” The display features a live graphical representation of the EQ curve with a built-in real-time analyzer (RTA) for input/output signal. You can engage can be engaged via a front panel switch and Each EQ section can be individually enabled or disabled, and true bypass can be engaged via a front panel switch. EQ bands may be interlocked to adjust a combination of bands in sync, for example, to quickly make a broad EQ range brighter or darker.

The sonic integrity of analog plus “in the box” speed and convenience

Bettermaker’s approach seems simple: cherry-pick the best of vintage and modern circuit topologies and combine them in products that offer the sonic integrity of analog with the speed and workflow conveniences of working “in the box.” The reality is that not all companies have the design chops to pull it off consistently. Bettermaker does. With the Mastering Equalizer, they took a fresh approach to classic mastering equalizer design. Modern, high-spec components were selected for long-term reliability and to help maintain transient response and the low noise floor required for today’s recording practices. Take it from The pro audio — this is a true mastering-grade piece of kit. Functionality was enhanced to accommodate the speed of today’s hybrid studio workflow. Where possible, the increased gain resolution and frequency response to ensure maximum flexibility. Subjective listening tests played a big part in the development of this amazing mastering EQ. And the results speak for themselves.

Four Parametric Equalizer:

4 stereo parametric filters with 15dB boost/cut range and variable Q:

• EQ1: 23Hz–400Hz (bell/shelf)
• EQ2: 80Hz–2kHz (bell)
• EQ3: 400Hz–10kHz (bell)
• EQ4: 1kHz–23kHz (bell/shelf)

Bettermaker Mastering Equalizer Features:

• 100% analog audio signal path
• USB connectivity for Mac and PC
• All parameters digitally controlled via touchscreen and/or DAW (with companion plug-in)
• 399 presets, total recall, and A/B comparison
• 5-inch backlit capacitive touchscreen and multi-touch functionality
• 4 encoders with push-button action for ease of control
• Stereo, dual-mono, and mid-side operation modes with solo function
• Stereo 12dB/octave or 24dB/octave highpass filter with adjustable cutoff frequency (15Hz–150hz) and resonance
• Stereo 12dB/oct lowpass filter with an adjustable cutoff frequency
• Stereo passive EQ with extended hi-boost section (23kHz and 28kHz) and separate frequencies for low-boost and low-cut sections
• Adjustable output level (±12dB)
• Gain Lock and Auto-Q functions
• Onboard measurement of Peak/RMS levels and RTA analyzer
• On-screen live graphical representation of the EQ curve
• Balanced stereo XLR input; 23dBu max input level (THD < 0.1%)
• Balanced stereo XLR output; 23dBu max output level (THD < 0.1%)
• +4dBu operating level
• Input impedance (differential): 48kΩ (for balanced signal)
• Output Impedance: 50Ω + 50Ω (electronically balanced)
• Frequency response 5Hz–30kHz; ±0.1dB
• Dynamic range: 115dB @ +18dBu, 20kHz BW
• THD+N: CMRR: max 80dB @ 3kHz, min 55dB @ 50Hz, 20kHz BW
• Crosstalk: min -90dB @ 1KHz, max -55dB @ 30Hz, +18dBu, 20kHz BW
• 2U 19″ rackmount enclosure, 9.055″ deep
• Advanced 115/230V linear power supply with toroidal AC mains transformer