Great River MEQ-1NV

Great River MEQ-1NV Preamp and EQ Channel Strip Details

The Great River MEQ-1NV is the Great River channel strip – discrete Class-A, incredibly versatile. The EQ-1NV (four-band parametric, true inductor/capacitor, ’70’s British “1081/1083”-style) is routed via the patch loop jack on the ME-1NV (two-gain-stage, dual-meter, '70's British “1073”-style mic pre).

In this configuration, the EQ is inserted between the mic preamp gain stages, providing a wide range of gain-based effects. With higher input gain / lower output gain, the EQ sections can be driven slightly harder for increased harmonics; with lower input gain / higher output gain, the EQ sounds very transparent. With its ultra-high headroom and ultra-low noise floor, the MEQ-1NV is an indispensable tool for modern recording.

Great River MEQ-1NV Preamp Features

    Multiple In/Out connections: XLR balanced; ¼" -10dbV output for 'no-latency' DAW monitoring; high-Z input on front panel (disconnects mic input): TRS ¼” insert patch point for compressor or equalizer ahead of the output amplifier
    Adjustable gain stages: input in 5db steps to 60db; output from -25 to +10db; maximum overall gain 70db; 2 to 3 stages of single ended solid state amplifier gain blocks, depending on gain structure; high-current 70ma Class A bias on output stage
    Input and output meters on each channel (dual-stage metering is a Great River exclusive)
    Front panel switches: polarity; phantom power; input impedance (1200 / 300 ohm); output loading (600 ohm resistor across output transformer)
    High quality, custom wound Sowter transformers
    Gold plated switching contacts
    Local power supply regulation on each channel
    110, 220 volts, either 50 or 60 Hz operation with external selection
    3 year warranty with registration

Great River MEQ-1NV EQ Features

    One channel, discrete Class-A design
    Multiple In/Out connections: XLR balanced line in and out; ¼" -10dbV output for 'no-latency' DAW monitoring; TRS ¼” insert patch point for NV Series mic preamp (inserts EQ between NV preamp gain stages)
    Wide range of input sensitivity from +8dbm to -20dbm with selection between line in and insert patch point
    4 bands independently enabled with +/-15db boost/cut
    Hi and low bands selectable between peaking and shelving
    Hi-mid and low-mid bands each have 3 selectable Q positions
    3rd order selectable frequency high pass filter
    Hardwire bypass of equalizer section
    Internal low-noise shielded power supply (externally selectable for 110 / 220 volt; 50 / 60 Hz)
    3 year warranty with registration