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Handcrafted Labs HCL Thermos Mastering Equalizer  From Other

4-band Stereo Parametric Mastering-grade Equalizer with Stepped Controls, High-Pass Filter, and built-in Mid/Side Processing. This is the 2023 updated version

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Manufacturer's Description from Other

The Handcrafted Labs Thermos Equalizer is a 4-Band Parametric Equalizer inspired by the Barry Porter type EQ with a number of exclusive added design features, top class input and output transformers.

Each band has a Boost/Bypass/Attenuation switch and a multiplier switch to double the frequency selected (divider for High Band) as well as switchable Q and 9 dB of either boost or attenuation in 24 steps switch. Center section incorporates High Pass filter with adjustable frequencies and slope (six fixed frequencies and 12dB/24dB to octave curve selector) and full Mid-Side coder/decoder with M-S solo buttons. The frequency Response measured with all EQ bands ON set flat, 10Hz to 100kHz +0.2/-3dB.

The Handcrafted Labs Thermos is incredibly surgical yet very musical and transparent, you will not want to let go from your rack.

Special Note: Two recent updates to the Thermos (as of 2023), put M/S mode on a single button, and there are no longer separate outputs for the Transformer and Transformerless outs. They utilize the same outputs and you can switch between transformer and transformerless via a button on the front panel! M-S circuit operates on transformers. When transformerless output is engaged, the Thermos will only operate in stereo mode. 

This listing is for the UPDATED version!

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Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers.   We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC.  We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in.  Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world.   Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business.  Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.  

We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability.  We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape.   We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment. 

Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website.    Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history?  Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear?  It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.  

Specifications

  • Input Impedance: 24 Оhm
  • Output Impedance: 600 Оhm (transformer) / 500 Оhm (transformerless)
  • Nominal Level: +4 dBu
  • Maximum Level: +22 dBu
  • M/S Coder Circuitry: Transformer based
  • Frequency Response: 10 Hz…75 kHz. +/- 1 dBu
  • Signal to Noise: -91dBu
  • Harmonic Distortion at 1K on +16 dBu: less then 0.1%
  • Power/Voltage: 115/230V 50-60Hz

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