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diy2
08-21-2010, 08:46 PM
The FiveFish Studios Passive Equalizer, using Carnhill Inductors, for 500 Series racks. -- Model PEQ-503

Very smooth sculpting of sound, no setting is bad. Silky Low Freq and Mid Freq control.... thanks to those huge Carnhill/UK inductors (same kind used in Neve EQs). High Freq filter also outfitted with additional inductor for better control and shaping of the high frequencies.

http://www.fivefishstudios.com/ffimages/PEQ-503-01.jpg

http://www.fivefishstudios.com/ffimages/PEQ-503-02.jpg

3-Band EQ - Inductor Based EQ
Two Frequency Selection switch per band + independent flat/bypass position
12K/AIR HF control +/- 18dB gain
1.0K/3.5K MF control +/- 12dB gain
SUB/120Hz LF control +/- 18dB gain
EQ On/Bypass switch
Relay-controlled Bypass
Electronically Balanced Inputs using inGenius Technology
Electronically Balanced Outputs using OutSmarts Technology
Output Tranformer option
Discrete OpAmp option, or PDIP chip
Using Carnhill/UK VTB inductors for LF and MF control
WIMA caps for EQ filters
1% metal resistors
Bourns Potentiometers
Solid Machined Aluminum Knobs
CNC-milled/engraved/paint-filled front panel
Double-sided, plated through PCBs
Low Noise Equalizer
Jumper settings for experimentation, changing the EQ filter frequencies

Estimated Introductory Price (assembled)... $395.00
10 units available at this special introductory pricing
Pre-order your unit today. Email sales@fivefish.net.
Estimated availability... Fall 2010
Denyle
08-21-2010, 09:43 PM
I predict you'll need to hire some help to keep up with all the orders. :D
diy2
08-22-2010, 03:58 AM
I'm keeping my fingers crossed :D

Photo above is a prototype.
New panel design below.

http://www.fivefishstudios.com/ffimages/PEQ503-Panel-Rev2.jpg
pan60
08-22-2010, 08:36 PM
sweet!!!!!:D
jsteiger
09-06-2010, 08:00 PM
Nice looking piece of kit you've got there Owel...as usual. :)

Looks like an Ed 2503 on the output?

Is it swinging inputs?

I had the idea of something similar a few months ago. I'm glad I never followed thru with it!

I would wish you best of luck with the PEQ-503...but you don't need luck...you'll need assembly help like Denyle says. :D

Cheers, Jeff
danetate
09-13-2010, 09:27 PM
diy2, kudos to you or your photographer on your photos. Really sweet. I just posted a truly awful snapshot. :D
pan60
09-15-2010, 04:12 AM
must have more 500 format gear!!!!
Stephent28
09-22-2010, 07:16 PM
WoooHoooo
Just got my trackin info.

Should be here Friday!
pan60
09-22-2010, 10:12 PM
we want pics!!!!!
:D
Stephent28
09-23-2010, 03:22 AM
I REALLY like the red plate cover. Wish that had been available when I ordered it.
Black is cool....got lots of black but no red which is why it would have been nice.
LunchBoxHero
09-23-2010, 04:58 AM
hmmm... where is this red plate version you speak of? pics please :)
Stephent28
09-23-2010, 02:09 PM
Here's a shot of the black and the red.

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/new-product-alert/522065-peq-503-equalizer-inductor-based-fivefish-studios-4.html

and this page of the thread shows the red and mentions other color options (scroll down towards the bottom):

http://www.gearslutz.com/board/new-product-alert/522065-peq-503-equalizer-inductor-based-fivefish-studios-3.html
Stephent28
09-23-2010, 05:41 PM
WOW...FedEx rules with another early delivery!

Lucky I was here to sign for it.