Speck EQF-810: A classic parametric EQ in a compact half-rack format
Boutique audio electronics manufacturer Speck has released a new analogue parametric EQ, the EQF 810. Available in a half rack, single channel format, the equalizer strives for simplicity and top-notch specs. Alongside the 12 potentiometers for frequency adjustment between 20Hz – 25kHz lies a switch to flip between Jensen Transformer-Balanced and Active Balanced output. So there are two sonic options in addition to the equalizer adjustments.
The EQ section has four sweepable bands. The L band covers the 20Hz – 400Hz range and has a Peak/Shelf selector. The L/M band can switch between a low frequency (400Hz – 800kHz) band or a mid-freq band which covers the 400Hz – 8kHz range. The M band is a fully parametric mid band that sweeps between 400Hz to 10kHx, and finally, the H band is the same but for 1.5kHz – 25kHz adjustment.
Then there are the variable filters – LP and HP. The LP filter is a variable 12dB/Octave filter with a Bypass switch, adjustable between 150Hz – 25kHz. The HP filter with Bypass switch is adjustable from 20Hz to 250hZ. A 5x switch changes the adjustable range from 100Hz to 1.2kHz.
Source: Speck
And that’s about all this little box offers. Unfortunately, there are no demos online where we can hear it in action and solidify the notion that this classy-looking EQ is worth the USD 879 asking price.
More information, such as the complete spec sheet, is available on the EQF-810’s product page.
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