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Sweetwater
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$3,780.00
Guitar Center
$3,780.00
Reverb
5.0 (3)
$3,790.00 New
$1,899.00 Used
Thomann
5.0 (4)
$2,899.00
Vintage King
$3,780.00

Average Price: $3,321

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Description

Elevate your studio's sound quality with the Tube Tech PE 1C Program Equalizer, a masterpiece in tonal balance and sonic purity. This unit not only revives the warmth and clarity of classic tracks but also offers unparalleled precision for contemporary productions. Its passive equalization section, coupled with a tube-based push-pull amplifier, ensures that your music retains its dynamic range while achieving the ideal tonal balance. Whether you're looking to sculpt the low-end with finesse or add shimmering highs, the PE 1C stands ready to infuse your recordings with the legendary sound that only Tube Tech can deliver.

Key Features:

  • Passive equalizer for authentic sound shaping
  • Tube-based push-pull amplifier for dynamic sound restoration
  • 4 low frequency boosts (20, 30, 60, and 100 Hz) and attenuations (0 to -18 dB) for nuanced bass management
  • 10 high frequency boosts with variable bandwidth, offering detailed control over the treble spectrum
  • 3 high frequency attenuations (5, 10, and 20 kHz) for precise sound tailoring
  • Exceptional frequency response from 5 Hz to 40 kHz, capturing the full audible spectrum
  • Ultra-low noise design, ensuring clean and clear signal processing
  • Clickless In/Out switch for seamless operation

Product specs

Number of Channels 1
Tube Yes
Bypass Yes
Number of Bands 2
Low Pass Filter Yes
Q Type Variable
Boost/Cut Range ±18 (+14, Lo-boost/+10, Hi-boost, Broad Q)
Freq Range High 1kHz-16kHz
Freq Range Low 20Hz-100Hz
Inputs 1 x XLR
Outputs 1 x XLR
Frequency Response 5Hz-40kHz (-3dB)
Rack Spaces 3U
Height 5.25"
Depth 6.7"
Width 19"
Weight 8.8 lbs.

FAQs

What makes the Tube-Tech PE 1C different from other equalizers?

The Tube-Tech PE 1C is a tube-based program equalizer with a design inspired by the classic Pultec EQ, featuring additional high-frequency settings and a unique combination of low-frequency boost and attenuation.

Can the Tube-Tech PE 1C be used for both mixing and mastering?

Yes, the Tube-Tech PE 1C is suitable for both mixing and mastering, offering precise tonal shaping with its tube-driven circuitry and wide frequency response from 5Hz to 40kHz.

What type of inputs and outputs does the Tube-Tech PE 1C have?

The Tube-Tech PE 1C features 1 XLR input and 1 XLR output, ensuring professional-grade connectivity for studio setups.

How does the Tube-Tech PE 1C handle high-frequency adjustments?

The Tube-Tech PE 1C offers 10 high-frequency boost settings ranging from 1 kHz to 16 kHz with variable bandwidth, and 3 high-frequency attenuation settings at 5, 10, and 20 kHz.

Is the Tube-Tech PE 1C suitable for vocals and instruments?

Yes, the Tube-Tech PE 1C is versatile and can be used effectively on a variety of sources, including vocals, bass drums, and guitars, providing rich tonal enhancement.

SoftubeStudios

SoftubeStudios

Tube-Tech PE 1C and ME 1B passive tube equalizers by Softube

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Tube-Tech PE 1C and ME 1B passive tube equalizers by Softube

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Softube Tube-Tech PE1C "Pultech" EQ review

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SoundsAndGear

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TUBE TECH - PE1C Drum MONO Amb test

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Reviews

PROS

  • Produces warm, fat, and punchy sound, enhancing electronic and virtual instruments

  • Superior to virtual emulations, offering a tactile and satisfying user experience

  • Exceptional at revitalizing dull tracks, adding life and depth

  • High-quality build with a spacious and intuitive control layout

  • Ideal for professional studio settings, contributing to high-profile records

  • Consistently delivers excellent audio quality without noise interference

CONS

  • Requires significant rack space, occupying three rack units

  • Higher price point may not be accessible for all users

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See how Richie Hawtin uses TUBE-TECH PE-1C

Richie Hawtin

Music Producer

Sven Väth & Richie Hawtin

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can be seen at 0:38 in the video

See how AN21 uses TUBE-TECH PE-1C

AN21

Music Producer, DJ

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In this photo from AN21's Instagram, the blue module towards the middle-right of the shot (just behind the girl) is the PE 1C Equalizer.

See how Karl Bartos uses TUBE-TECH PE-1C

Karl Bartos

Keyboardist, Composer

Electronic

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A PE 1C is visible in the rack.

See how Hannes Bieger uses TUBE-TECH PE-1C

Hannes Bieger

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Hannes Bieger in his Berlin studio. His name may be unfamiliar to many, but that’s only because he works behind the scenes. Those in the know are well aware that Bieger is an in-demand sound engineer who has mixed down tracks by artists like Steve Bug, Ruede Hagelstein, and Tale Of Us. We peeked over Hannes’ shoulder while he worked in order to learn a bit more about his philosophy and his approach to his trade.

See how Ian Carey uses TUBE-TECH PE-1C

Ian Carey

Music Producer

Soul Providers

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"New analog 4 the studio"

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Moses Schneider

Bassist, Music Producer

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Verified via YouTube

In the video titled "Moses Schneider: Drums With Character" by Sound On Sound magazine, at the 9:15 mark, a TUBE-TECH PE-1C program equalizer is visible in a rack within Moses Schneider's studio.

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