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Description

The GML 8200 Parametric Equalizer is a masterpiece from the legendary George Massenburg, the pioneer of parametric equalization. Renowned for its unmatched sonic clarity, this 2U rackmount unit has set the standard for professional equalizers, finding its home in top-tier studios worldwide. Whether it's enhancing the subtleties of a vocal track or shaping the overall tone of a mix, the GML 8200 provides engineers with the tools for precise, no-compromise audio production.

Designed with a focus on versatility and control, the GML 8200 features five overlapping bands, each offering a substantial 15dB of boost or cut. The bandwidth, or "Q," can be adjusted from 0.4 to 4, granting you surgical precision over your sound. The lowest and highest bands offer a switchable Shelf mode, making this EQ as flexible as it is powerful. With its benchmark transparency, the 8200 ensures that the integrity of your audio remains pristine, even under the most demanding conditions.

Key Features:

  • 5-band stereo parametric equalizer
  • 15dB of boost or cut per band
  • Adjustable bandwidth from 0.4 to 4 octaves
  • Switchable low and high shelving options
  • 2U rackmount design for professional studio setups
  • External power supply included

Product specs

Number of Channels 2
Tube No
Bypass Yes
Number of Bands 5
High Pass Filter No highpass filter
Low Pass Filter No lowpass filter
Q Type Variable
Boost/Cut Range ±15
Freq Range High .4-26kHz
Freq Range Hi-Mid .4-26kHz
Freq Range Mid .12-8kHz
Freq Range Lo-Mid 15-800Hz
Freq Range Low 15-800Hz
Inputs 2 x XLR
Outputs 2 x XLR
Frequency Response 10Hz-80kHz (+/- 0.1dB)
Rack Spaces 2U
Height 3.5"
Depth 8.5"
Width 19"
Weight 6 lbs.

FAQs

What makes the GML 8200 Parametric EQ suitable for professional studio use?

The GML 8200 offers precise control with its 5-band parametric EQ, allowing detailed frequency adjustments across a wide range. Its exceptional frequency response from 10Hz to 80kHz ensures high fidelity, making it ideal for professional mixing and mastering.

Does the GML 8200 provide true bypass functionality?

Yes, the GML 8200 features true bypass, ensuring your signal remains unaffected when the EQ is not in use, preserving the original tone and integrity of your audio.

Can the GML 8200 be used for both mixing and mastering applications?

Absolutely, the GML 8200's precise parametric controls and wide frequency range make it versatile for both mixing and mastering, allowing engineers to shape sound with accuracy and finesse.

How does the variable Q type on the GML 8200 enhance its functionality?

The variable Q type allows users to adjust the bandwidth of each EQ band, providing flexibility to make narrow or broad frequency adjustments, which is crucial for detailed sound sculpting.

What are the connectivity options for the GML 8200?

The GML 8200 is equipped with 2 XLR inputs and outputs, ensuring professional-grade connections suitable for any studio setup.

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about George Massenburg Labs (GML) 8200.

Features and functionality

  • The GML 8200 EQ allows for drastic EQ changes, such as -10 or -12 dB dips, due to its clean and surgical precision.

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  • The GML EQs are described as "the tits," indicating high satisfaction with their performance among users familiar with them.

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Comparisons

  • The GML 8200 is noted for its superiority over digital parametric EQs, as users describe it as a godsend before such technology became widespread.

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  • A user notes that the GML EQs from the Sontec era are rarer and sound very different, being more powerful and smoother than the 8200.

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User experience

  • Owners express a strong attachment to the GML 8200, with one stating they will hold onto it indefinitely despite the discontinuation by Manley.

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  • Owners express a sense of loss over the potential discontinuation of GML hardware, indicating strong brand loyalty and appreciation for its unique sound quality.

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Use cases and applications

  • The GML 8200 is highly valued in professional mixing environments, where its ability to make confident, drastic EQ adjustments is frequently praised.

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Build quality

  • The GML 8200 is praised for its smooth, powerful sound, offering precision while being distinct from digital counterparts.

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Value and pricing

  • The scarcity of GML gear, alongside the company's current hiatus, is likely to increase the perceived value among collectors and professionals alike.

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Critic Reviews

GML 8200 EQ - Attack Magazine

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The GML 8200 EQ is celebrated as an industry-standard tool that has revolutionized sound sculpting since the 1970s. Lauded for its versatility and musicality, this parametric EQ is a favorite in top-tier facilities worldwide. Mixing and mastering engineer Brian Schwab praises its precision and clarity, especially in mastering, where it delivers a clean, powerful low-end and pleasing high-end without harshness. Its ability to shape sound with surgical precision makes it a go-to for various applications, from bass to acoustic instruments. While its price might be steep, its unparalleled tonal shaping capabilities justify the investment.

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See how Nigel Godrich uses George Massenburg Labs (GML) 8200

Nigel Godrich

Music Producer

Radiohead

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Nigel Godrich uses a George Massenburg Labs (GML) 8200 equalizer, as evidenced by an image showing his studio setup, which includes the GML 8200 in the upper rack alongside Neve modules, a Lisson Grove R124, and a Focusrite ISA 215 dual mic preamp/eq.

See how Alan Jackson uses George Massenburg Labs (GML) 8200

Alan Jackson

Guitarist, Singer

Artists of Then, Now & Forever

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Verified via Mixonline

"I cut Alan's vocal on the BLUE Bottle microphone with the B7 capsule, using the Vintech X81 preamp, along with the GML EQ and compressor." - Allison Krauss

See how John Legend uses George Massenburg Labs (GML) 8200

John Legend

Singer

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Verified via Soundonsound

Used for the vocals on "Save Room", as stated by mix engineer Tony Maserati in this March 2007 Sound on Sound interview.

Vocals: McDSP Filter Bank E6, Waves Renaissance Compressor, Renaissance EQ, L1 Ultramaximiser

"The song has two lead vocal comps, on tracks 48 and 49. You can see that I'm using a lot of plug-ins on those: I'm doing a lot of drastic stuff. They were probably recorded on two different occasions with two different engineers who didn't take the time to match the performances by using the same microphone and signal chains. I get really pissed at this lack of effort on the part of recordists — there are standards in engineering. John Legend is a phenomenal vocalist and before he comes into your room to record, you should reach out to other engineers who have recorded with him to find out what they used — especially, of course, the guy who recorded the song that you're going to be overdubbing onto! That's what I did, the first time I recorded John.

"We liked the lead vocal, it had an energy that we did not want to give up, but it's not recorded consistently. You can even see on the screen that the levels are all over the place. So I spent a lot of time and energy pushing and pulling all over the place to compensate for frequency anomalies and to make the two takes sound the same, as well as to force all the energy out of the vocals that is in there. On track 48 I have a Filter Bank EQ that's pushing a ton of bottom and taking off some top. The Renaissance Compressor is trying to make sense of that, levelling things out a bit with a really slow attack.

"I don't normally use the L1 Ultramaximiser on a lead voice, but it was probably already there, and I'm using it to get some intelligibility and energy from the vocal. The Renaissance is boosting above 9k and the McDSP is cutting around there as well. I think it's because I'm compensating for the L1, which is doing something I'm not entirely happy with. A lot of what I'm doing is simply compensating for a poor recording.

"Lastly I throw on the R4 Renaissance EQ, probably because after mixing for a couple of days, I felt that it needed a little bit more top, and I did not want to change my settings on the outboard, which was probably my GML 8200. I'm also EQ-ing on the board. So I'm being heavy-handed, also with the effects on track 49, in trying to match these two tracks. I was really fighting until we got something out of it, and I think we accomplished that. The end result sounds pretty good."

See how Sara Bareilles uses George Massenburg Labs (GML) 8200

Sara Bareilles

Singer, Guitarist

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"We recorded three different versions of the song, though the vocal remained the same throughout each incarnation, and we built the track around that. I had recorded demos of all the songs for the album at my studio, recording her vocals with my vintage Neumann U87, which I ran through an API 3124M mic pre or my Audio Upgrades Class A custom-built stereo mic pre, a GML 8200 EQ, and a Teletronix LA2A compressor, straight into Pro Tools," says Eric Rosse, about recording Sara Bareilles' song, Love Song, in this article.

See how Stuart Price uses George Massenburg Labs (GML) 8200

Stuart Price

Music Producer

The Killers

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"GML 8200 parametric EQ" is included in the list of equipment at Stuart Price's studio.

See how Michael Bublé uses George Massenburg Labs (GML) 8200

Michael Bublé

Singer

ArtistsCAN

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"The first thing I do when I begin a mix is work on the vocal. I make it sound smooth and make sure the articulation is correct, and so on. I spend a lot of time making sure the vocal is in top shape, and I may use a little bit of Neve 33609 compression and my GML EQ — the GML is one of the most musical EQs ever built. Everything has to revolve and sound good around the vocal. When I've gotten the vocal to sound right, the foundation is there, and the mix becomes more fun and there is room to be creative and expressive with the rest of the mix.

(...) With songs that I have recorded myself I don't need to do much in the mix, it's more just a matter of balancing and placing things in the stereo spectrum. I mainly use the GML EQ and the Neve 33609 compressor, but very sparingly. I had both boxes on Michael's voice, and some reverb, and another EQ, that I don't want to talk about. I'm supporting kids that go to college!"

— Humberto Gatica, producer of Bublé's "You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You" and "Stardust"

See how Jaycen Joshua uses George Massenburg Labs (GML) 8200

Jaycen Joshua

Music Producer, Audio Engineer

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Mixing engineer Jaycen Joshua uses the GML 8200 for its precise, surgical EQ capabilities with narrow bands. This information is detailed in the "Jaycen Joshua - Mixing Engineer" section of his official website.

See how Jay Graydon uses George Massenburg Labs (GML) 8200

Jay Graydon

Singer, Guitarist

Planet 3

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On Jay's website, he showcases his recording setup at his studio, Garden Rake Studios, where in the photo the EQs are are shown and labeled on the page.

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Joakim

Music Producer, DJ

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Verified via CROWDSPACER STUDIO NYC

According to a list of equipment which is used in his studio, Crowdspacer, Joakim is also a user of GML 8200 equalizer.

See how Philippe Zdar uses George Massenburg Labs (GML) 8200

Philippe Zdar

Composer, Music Producer

Cassius

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Verified via YouTube

In this video you can see Philippe Zdar showing 2 GML 8200 EQs

See how Josh Groban uses George Massenburg Labs (GML) 8200

Josh Groban

Singer

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Verified via Soundonsound

Used for vocals on Josh Groban, Closer, Awake, Noël and Stages, as stated by producer Bernie Herms in this August 2015 Sound on Sound interview.

Groban’s vocals were also recorded at Westlake, using, says Herms, “a Schoeps CMC5U condenser mic with MK5 capsule, going to a Neve 1073, into a GML 8200 EQ , and finally a Neve 33609 compressor. This chain was actually designed for Josh by Hum [Humberto Gatica] on the early records he engineered and mixed for David Foster.”

See how Mark Plati uses George Massenburg Labs (GML) 8200

Mark Plati

Guitarist, Music Producer

David Bowie (band)

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Verified via Instagram

In this 2017 photo posted by Plati, his studio rig can be visible. One of the items in his rack is the GML 8200.

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