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Description

Elevate your sound engineering with the Plugin Alliance Lindell Audio PEX-500 Passive EQ, a sublime fusion of vintage charm and modern precision. Designed for the discerning audiophile, this piece of gear brings the legendary Pultec-style passive EQ into the modern era, offering unparalleled warmth and clarity. Its all-discrete design, coupled with transformer-balanced inputs and outputs, ensures your audio retains its natural essence, untainted and pure. Whether you're boosting the lows for that punchy kick or sculpting the highs for silky smooth vocals, the PEX-500 delivers precision and flexibility with its 3-step switched EQ bands. Compatible with any standard API 500 Series rack, this passive EQ is both a nod to the past and a step into the future of sound. It's not just an EQ; it's an investment in your music's soul.

Key Features:

  • Modeled after the legendary Pultec passive EQ design for that classic sound
  • Fully compatible with API 500 Series racks, ensuring a seamless integration into your existing setup
  • Features an all-discrete design based on the iconic 990 amplifier, delivering a sound that's both warm and precise
  • Transformer-coupled balanced inputs and outputs provide unmatched clarity and depth
  • Offers 3-step switched low and high-frequency boosts (+/-10%), allowing for nuanced sound shaping
  • Includes 3-step switched high-frequency attenuation for detailed control over your sound's brightness
  • True bypass hardware maintains the integrity of your signal path when the EQ is not engaged

Owner's manual

Lindell Audio (Plugin Alliance) PEX-500 User Manual

Product specs

Number of Channels 1
Number of Bands 3-band
Q Type Selectable
Freq Range High 10kHz, 15kHz, 20kHz
Freq Range Hi-Mid 6kHz, 10kHz, 16kHz
Freq Range Low 30Hz, 60Hz, 100Hz
Bypass Yes
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Depth 7"

FAQs

What is the primary use of the Lindell Audio PEX-500 EQ plugin?

The Lindell Audio PEX-500 is designed for precise tonal shaping with a vintage vibe, ideal for enhancing the warmth and clarity of recordings in a mix.

How many frequency bands does the Lindell Audio PEX-500 EQ plugin offer?

The PEX-500 features a 3-band EQ, allowing for versatile control over high, mid, and low frequencies.

Can the Lindell Audio PEX-500 EQ plugin be used in a digital audio workstation (DAW)?

Yes, the Lindell Audio PEX-500 EQ plugin is compatible with most DAWs, offering seamless integration into your digital production environment.

What makes the Lindell Audio PEX-500 EQ plugin unique compared to other EQ plugins?

The PEX-500 emulates the classic Pultec EQ style, providing a passive equalization approach known for its smooth and musical sound.

Does the Lindell Audio PEX-500 EQ plugin support bypass functionality?

Yes, the PEX-500 includes a bypass feature, allowing you to easily compare the processed and unprocessed audio signals.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Delivers classic passive Pultec EQ sound in a compact 500 series form

  • Excellent low-end performance; especially effective on kick drums and bass

  • Quiet operation with no noise, buzzes, or hums

  • Provides sweet, airy high frequencies without harshness

  • Features an API style op amp for snappier transient response

  • Allows for analog summing and tracking with hardware

  • Nearly indistinguishable from its plugin counterpart, offering great flexibility

  • Affordable option providing 90% of a real Pultec's capabilities

  • High build quality and reliable construction

  • Versatile for multiple instruments; kick, snare, bass, vocals, and guitar

CONS

  • Limited number of selectable frequency bands compared to full-range models

  • Inconsistent product color between units

  • Bright LED light may be distracting in studio settings

  • In/out button prone to breaking with repeated use

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