Ashly PQX-571 Parametric EQ???

I have both that one and the stereo version, the 572. They have a divide-by-ten switch for the frequency pot, so you can get a finer scale adjustment for the lower frequencies. I've never tried to check the calibration, but I can if you like. I've been using these EQs for years for monitor duty, and I've used the 571 quite a bit for bass as well. The feature set is very good, with a bypass switch for each band, plus two shelving bands with frequency sweeps. They are very reliable and pretty good sounding in comparison to the Symetrix, Rane, DBX, Furman, and a few others I've used.

I'm not sure if my Symetrix 551E is still listed in the TB classifieds, but that's a good sounding parametric as well, arguably a bit more hi-fi than the Ashly, and has three frequency divider ranges per pot, if fine scale adjustment is of critical importance to you.

 

The PQX has XLR outs plus 1/4" TRS impedance-balanced ones, which work just fine with 1/4 inch unbalanced gear.

The ability to preset settings is a huge bonus, IMHO. It makes a pretty workable stand alone bass preamp for active basses as well, there's enough gain to drive a power amp no problem.

btw, it was your suggestion in another EQ thread that got me thinking about the Ashly. thx again!

No worries, hope you find what you need. I'm thinking about building a tubey parametric one of these days, but so far I haven't figured out how to do that without a substantial number of solid state sections, which would probably defeat the whole purpose.

 

My band has used the stereo Ashly for several recording projects, and I've always been impressed with its effectiveness and ease of use.

Tom.

 

Per the manual: 1/20th octave (.05) to 3.3 octaves. Quote: "You could effectively boost or cut by 15dB a middle C on the piano without affecting the adjacent B or D at all!"

 

Each band (5 of 'em) has a continuously adjustable knob with that full range accessible, plus there are the 2 shelving bands which are frequency and gain only.

I use settings around 1/3-1/6th octave pretty often for feedback control in monitor applications. But remember that with great power comes great responsibility...LOL!