Prism Media Products Limited
Operation Manual
MASELEC MASTER SERIES
MEA-2 Precision Stereo Equalizer
Issue 1.2
© Prism Media Products Limited
17 January 2000
Page 4 of 20
1.
INTRODUCTION
The MEA-2 Precision Stereo Equalizer is intended for professional audio use in recording,
mixing and mastering applications where high performance is required.
The MEA-2 provides a unique set of tools, carefully crafted to provide an equalizer whose
sonic character was the most important design objective.
The unique character of the device is evident in the response curves included at the end
of this manual.
The MEA-2 employs state-of-the art analogue electronics and provides a perfect solution
to analogue mastering needs, especially used in conjunction with Prism Sound A/D and
D/A converters.
Also available in the MASELEC MASTER SERIES is the MLA-2 compressor.
2.
SUMMARY OF MEA-2 FEATURES
Operational:
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Four separate equalizer sections per channel
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EQ in/out for each channel
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All sections switchable between shelving & five different peaking responses
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Precision stepped controls
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Overlapping frequency ranges in each pair (LF1&2 and HF1&2)
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84 frequency settings per channel
Technical:
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Low noise
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Extended headroom with maximum input amplitude of +28dBu
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Extended frequency response
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Low distortion
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Electronically balanced inputs and outputs
