MEQ-2000 24/96 MULTIMODE EQUALIZER, also called DSP blue, is the first member of the new digital audio 19" processor family, the DSP-2000. It is a extremaly versatile digital equalizer. The MEQ-2000 delivers warm analog sound and outstanding features thanks to the high-quality converters, the constant internal sampling rate of 96 kHz, and the power of absolutely precise low-noise digital processing functions. The 31-band graphic equalizer and 8-band parametric equalizer are supported by 6-band notch, low-cut, and high-cut filters. For sound finishing in mastering mode, a combined limiter/compressor is provided, for loudspeaker protection in reinforcement mode a reliable peak-limiter. A long separate delay in every channel allows adjusting the sound for different loudspeaker or spot microphone positions. The processor offers two fully independent channels that can be coupled for stereo use.

In connection with other members of the DSP-2000 audio processor family, the MEQ-2000 consistently remains in the 24-bit/96kHz digital domain through the whole audio processing path, maintaining the highest signal fidelity. The dithering and noise shaping options at the output of the processing chain take care of the audio quality if tailoring down to 16-bit CD.

The MEQ-2000 incorporates high-quality 24bit/96kHz AD and DA converters as well as a sophisticated sample rate converter. This allows digital input to accept every sample frequency from 20 kHz to 100 kHz and digital output to deliver every typical sample frequency used in digital audio.

The remote control capability via MIDI or RS-232 permits cascading the devices with other members of the DSP-2000 family or third party equipment and convenient controlling of the parameters over a PC compatible computer using proprietary software.

The MEQ-2000 is an ideal universal tool for both the mastering and reinforcement engineer.

Typical Applications:

Two-channel or stereo recording and mastering equalizer:
analog and digital tracking, mixing and mastering
sound shaping and compression
critical material processing (notch, high-cut, low-cut)
conversion between different analog and digital formats.
sensitive treatment of solo tracks
unique linear-phase mastering (optionally with the DSP1 extension module)

Two-channel or stereo digital sound reinforcement equalizer:
sound field control
balancing of the room characteristics
microphone alignment
speaker compensation and protection
manual feedback reduction
automatic room measurement (optionally with the DSP1 extension module)

High-End 24-bit, 96 kHz A/D and D/A Converters
Digital I/O on AES/EBU or S/PDIF with comprehensive Sample Rate Conversion. Input Rates: 20 - 100 kHz, Output Rates: 32, 44.1, 48, 64, 88.2, 96 kHz
Superior THD+N performance ( < 0.001% ) for the crystal clear sound
40-bit Internal Signal Path to maintain increased head-room and low-level signals
Up to 80-bit Processing Accuracy for the lowest digital distortion
Internal Sampling Frequency always on 96 kHz to achieve analog-like processing
Inherent System Delay less than 1 ms
Extended Frequency Bandwidth up to 31.5 kHz
Output Dither at 16, 20, or 24 bits
8-Band Fully Parametric Equalizer: Low Shelving, 6 x Bell, High Shelving
Low-Cut and High-Cut Filters with switchable slopes
6-Band Notch Filters for feedback suppression
31-Band Graphic Equalizer
Visually displayed filter curves
True Peak Limiter for loudspeaker protection
Mastering Limiter/Compressor with Soft-Knee and Auto-Release
Absolutely clickless filter parameter update
Intuitive Programming and Real-Time Navigation Interface
Two Temporary Preset buttons for Real-Time Setup Comparison
32 Factory and User Presets
Remote Control via MIDI or RS-232
Software Update and special PlugIns via Internet and RS-232