Retroinstruments 2a3 2-ch Pultec EQ

This true passive stereo eq takes the term “Musical equalization” to the new hights. Accurate to the industry standard Pultec eq, 2A3, designed as an ultra High-Fidelity Program Equalizer, proudly carries the torch of the predecessor and even adds HF boost frequencies in several new sweet spots.

It is incredibly easy to find a perfect application for this marvellous piece of gear, and since it is a stereo unit, every bus will be happy to have it!

The RETRO 2A3 packs two EQ channels into one 2U space with surprising freedom of movement, ease of adjustment and familiarity. Use the two channels for stereo, separately on independent tracks or cascaded for extended equalization possibilities. The channel separation exceeds 70 dB.

This unit has been fully services tested and cleaned by Retrosonic Pro Audio engineers. It works on 115/230 Volts depending one the fuse installed. EU power cable included.

Features:

- Signal to noise ratio of greater than 76dB
- Channel Separation greater than 70 dB
- Frequency response is flat within 1 dB from 20 Hz-20,000 Hz
- Harmonic Distortion is less than 1% from 20 Hz-20,000 Hz
- Industry-standard Passive EQ with authentic feel, controls and equalization curves
- Additional HF Boost Frequencies for more precise control
- Easily recallable 100-position knob scales on boost and cut controls
- A ganged interstage-coupled Subsonic High-Pass Filter provides Peaking LF - Boosts with alternate tonal characteristics
- Transformer Balanced and fully-floating 600 Ohm Input and Output to eliminate ground-induced hum and noise
- LF Boost Settings of 20, 30, 60 and 100 Hz
- Complementary LF Cut settings of 20, 30, 60 and 100 Hz
- HF Boost Settings of 1.5 kHz, 3 kHz, 4 kHz, 5 kHz, 6 kHz, 8 kHz, 10 kHz, 12 kHz, 14 kHz and 16 kHz
- Complementary HF Cut Settings of 5 kHz, 10 kHz and 20 kHz
- Vintage Class AB tube amplification for unity-gain make-up
- Equalization Bypass Switches
- Size 2U Height: 19" wide x 3.5" tall x 9" deep
- XLR input and output connections
- IEC power connector
- 115/230V 50-60 Hz Switchable AC Mains
- Uses readily available 12AX7(2) and 12AU7(2) electron tubes
- Tube substitutions are possible with internal unity gain calibration and jumper selectable 6 or 12 volt tube configuration
- Design minimizes tube heat generation
- High stability components used throughout
- Steel Chassis built to last
- Manufactured in the USA
- Full factory support

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

VAT (Value Added Tax) can be deducted if you have a company with a valid EU VAT number or if you're based outside of the EU. Non-EU buyers pay all and any import tax and duty as regulated by their local customs.