RPQ160 Parametric Equalizer
The RPQ160 is a four-band parametric equalizer for the professional audio installation and
music market. The unit is housed in a steel painted 1U rack space chassis, has an internal
power supply, and is designed to withstand the rigors of road use.
Each frequency band has a variable Frequency select control which adjusts the frequency
center, a Width (Q) control which varies the shape of the equalization curve, and a +/- 15 dB
Level control. Additional frequency control has been provided with variable High and Low
pass shelving filters. An overall Level control, a Bypass switch, and a Power LED round out
the front panel.
Since equalization is used on virtually every type of audio signal and in many various applica-
tions, the RPQ160 has RCA, 1/4" and XLR inputs and outputs provided on the rear panel.
A parametric equalizer, unlike conventional graphic equalizers, provides for the precise con-
trol over the frequency selection, band width and levels. The RPQ160 is a powerful tool when
used for room equalization, sound reinforcement, or home or studio recording applications.
FEATURES:
• Four bands of parametric equalization
• +/- 15 dB of Boost/Cut for each frequency
• RCA, 1/4" and XLR inputs and outputs
• Adjustable high and low shelving filters
•
"T" Filters, which avoid the complexity and distortion of state-variable filters
Set at 30 khz
The two shelving filters are designed to tai-
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lor the frequency response of the signal; the
Low Shelf cuts the frequencies 3 dB at the
control's indicated setting and rolls off be-
Set at 1 khz
low, and the High Shelf cuts the frequencies
3dB at the indicated setting and rolls off
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Frequency (Hz)
HIGH SHELF SWEEP DIAGRAM
above.
Set at 16Hz
The Low Shelf Sweep Diagram shows the re-
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sponse curve of the Low Shelf filter at its
minimum and maximum setting.
The High Shelf Sweep Diagram shows the
Set at 500 Hz
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Frequency (Hz)
response curve of the High Shelf filter at its
minimum and maximum setting.
LOW SHELF SWEEP DIAGRAM
20
Shown to the left is a typical symmetrical
response curve of a swept parametric band
filter with the Frequency control set at 1 kHz,
the Level set at +15 and -15 dB, and the Oc-
tave control set at .3, .5, 1, and 3. These
curves remain consistent over the frequency
spectrum, they simply shift to whatever fre-
quency setting is indicated by the Frequency
control.
15
10
5
-5
-10
-15
-20
50 100 200
Frequency (Hz)
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6k 10k 20k
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