Klark Teknik EQP-KT

The EQP-KT from Klark Teknik is a single-channel tube equaliser with switchable frequency selection, variable bandwidth, and custom-built Midas transformers that was designed in England and inspired by a classic tube equaliser first produced in the 1950s which since its inception has been held in high regard for its warm sound. The EQP-KT allows for up to seven frequency settings with independent boost and cut controls and, thanks to the adjustable bandwidth, a wide range of tonal variations can be achieved. This provides sound engineers with an analogue-sounding tool for the creation of a variety of sounds, and the EQP-KT is also available at a much more affordable price than the illustrious original.

The EQP-KT features a class A circuit that meets the requirements of the classic model on which it is based. High-quality components guarantee unparalleled precision, and the characteristic sonic warmth is produced by the 12AX7 and 12AU7 tubes, which also a provide low-noise output. The transformers of the inputs and outputs have been custom-built by MIDAS and will prove themselves in both live and studio situations. Thanks to the EQP-KT's two-band design, it is possible to simultaneously boost and cut specific frequencies. Seven frequency selections can be made using the LF Boost/Cut and HF Boost controls and the LF Boost can provide up to an extra 12dB while the LF Cut can provide a reduction of up to 24dB. The HF Boost can amplify up to 15dB with a Q factor of 1 and up to 10 dB with a Q factor of 10 (broad bandwidth).

The EQP-KT is aimed at all music producers and mastering engineers who are looking for an analogue equaliser with a warm, classic sound for their studios. It can also be used to enhance the sound during live performances - as part of a guitar or bass rack, for example, making it suitable for musicians who want to be able to adjust the sound of their instrument or vocals in a flexible way. Last but not least, the EQP-KT has a low-noise audio signal. Bass frequencies can be enriched with analogue-sounding warmth and mids obtain a silky smoothness, while the treble frequencies get to sound bright and airy. Behind its two-band EQ, there is an internal gain amplifier, and a bypass switch is provided to allow the "raw" and unprocessed signal from the EQP-KT to be compared with the processed signal.