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stuwee
07-06-2008, 05:41 PM
I can't live without my SAE 1800 parametric EQ, I had the SAE E101 computer-direct-line one with the presets, very handy for playing certain tapes, jazz, poorly recorded whatever's, etc....

You guessed it, the E101 was part of the theft I had.
I prefer the para's over graphics (not knock'n them) because for me anyway, I have more control over the situation of how a piece of music was recorded and my speaker/room set up. YMMV. This is just a preference, I think it also has to do with how one's mind works ie: math over art. left or right brain function. I must look into this*hypnot*
Acoustic
07-06-2008, 07:49 PM
I got one of these Behringers last year and the parametric EQ is what I use the most. It's not a cure all but....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3142/2644010875_01e6f7206d.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/2644010935_0f6e0fc296.jpg

Since I'm not a loud listener the variable loudness on my Yamaha's do me very well.
Fast Forward
07-06-2008, 08:32 PM
Never tried an EQ although I will admit to lusting over a Soundcraftsman back in the 70.s ,,i use my Sansui AU999 for a pre but basically leave everything flat with maybe a minor bass pump, I just let my Crown and my HPM100,s do what comes naturally
Scorpion8
07-06-2008, 10:26 PM
I have three that I've collected, as they're kinda like "sparklies" to a crow. But none of them are installed in my systems. Yet.
stuwee
07-08-2008, 11:59 AM
Acoustic,*drool*
Scorpion8, get crack'n, I'm expecting you to help me with all this tape, NR, EQ'n stuff, please.
Scorpion8
07-08-2008, 12:36 PM
Scorpion8, get crack'n, I'm expecting you to help me with all this tape, NR, EQ'n stuff, please.

Sure! Anytime. Drop on by and bring a cold one .... :D
Web Police
07-08-2008, 08:08 PM
I have several EQ's. However I only use them for the spectrum display light shows. :)
MacGyver
07-09-2008, 06:50 AM
I have several EQ's. However I only use them for the spectrum display light shows. :)

as do i, for the most part. comes in handy when we watch a videotape with poor sound though; (a few of our old rcordings sound like CRAP.) i correct it best i can with the EQ. still, the primary attraction for me is the spectrum display. i currently have a mid 80's AKAI seven band, and i'm looking to ultimately step up to a 1988 PIONEER GR-777 ten band...
stuwee
07-09-2008, 09:10 AM
as do i, for the most part. comes in handy when we watch a videotape with poor sound though; (a few of our old rcordings sound like CRAP.) i correct it best i can with the EQ. still, the primary attraction for me is the spectrum display. i currently have a mid 80's AKAI seven band, and i'm looking to ultimately step up to a 1988 PIONEER GR-777 ten band...

well, you hipped me to this
http://cgi.ebay.com/SAE-Model-2800-Parametric-Equalizer-The-Big-One_W0QQitemZ290242995308QQihZ019QQcategoryZ3271QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I gotta pass, would be loads of fun playin' engineer*eyepop* My 1800 is a very heavy 1/4 size of that one, I have it on extra long interconnects so I can have it on my lap while adjusting, but THat would kill me! Anyone gonna bite??
MacGyver
08-22-2008, 05:45 PM
as do i, for the most part. comes in handy when we watch a videotape with poor sound though; (a few of our old rcordings sound like CRAP.) i correct it best i can with the EQ. still, the primary attraction for me is the spectrum display. i currently have a mid 80's AKAI seven band, and i'm looking to ultimately step up to a 1988 PIONEER GR-777 ten band...



UPDATE: thanks to the stuwster, i have now stepped up...


http://www.tapeheads.net/showthread.php?t=934