Van Daal DR-MQ5, Sontec Style 5-band Mastering EQ

5-band mastering equalizer assembled by Van Daal Electronics. PCB and case ordered from DYI Racked. The look of the unit is Sontec style. Fully tested and adjusted by top tier techs at Van Daal Electronics. Brand new and unused, freshly assembled.

- 5 bands fully parametric for each channel
- 78 frequency choices per channel
- 21 frequency steps for each band
- Mid-side processing
- Discrete output amplifier / JE-990 (mnats/HairballA.)
- Texas Instruments OPA1642 and OPA1641 opamps used
- Electronically balanced input and output
- Individual channel bypass
- Individual band bypass
- 21 gain steps for each band
- Shelf/bell switch for low band
- Large knobs for easy adjust
- Linear power supply
- One solid board layout
- High quality 3U front panel / Kukaudio switches
- ELMA knobs
- Rugged chassis construction
- Custom toroid 110/220V AC

Custom toroid 115/230V AC

PSU is currently set to work on 230V, needs to be rewired for 115V operation. EU power cord included.

5 bands fully parametric for each channel
78 frequency choices per channel
21 frequency steps for each band
Mid-side processing
Discrete output amplifier / JE-990 (mnats/HairballA.)
Texas Instruments OPA1642 and OPA1641 opamps used
Electronically balanced input and output
Individual channel bypass
Individual band bypass
21 gain steps for each band
Shelf/bell switch for low band
Large knobs for easy adjust
Linear power supply
One solid board layout
High quality 3U front panel / Kukaudio switches
ELMA knobs
Rugged chassis construction
Custom toroid 110/220V AC

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All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

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Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

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