Equalizers
ULTRA-CURVE PRO
DEQ2496
ULTRACURVE Ultra High-Precision
Digital 24-Bit/96 kHz EQ/RTA
Mastering Processor
The DEQ2496 is a high-precision
digital 24-bit/96 kHz EQ/RTA mastering
processor, ideal for sophisticated live
sound trouble-shooting or audiophile
mastering. Whether you’re putting the
finishing touches on recorded material
or creating an optimal live sound for a
multi-way PA, the DEQ2496 is built to
provide meticulous control.
Dual 31-band Graphic Equalizers,
31-band Virtual Paragraphic Equalizers
and 10-band Parametric.
Ultra-high resolution processor for all
EQ, RTA and dynamic applications,
especially for PA and
audiophile mastering
4 concurrently selectable EQ modules
(31-band graphic EQ, 10-band
parametric EQ, Feedback Destroyer
plus 3 Dynamic EQs per
Naturally the DEQ2496 has phase-neutral
digital graphic EQ…but in addition we’ve
added a function that allows you to change
the bandwidth of each frequency from
standard 1/3 to as much as 59/3.
stereo channel)
Equalization? Dynamics? Feedback
correction? Yes, yes, yes. You can have
it all with the DEQ2496. Automatic
FFT analysis with Auto EQ? We added
that too.
Flexible compressor/expander
function with peak limiter per stereo
channel as well as additional stereo
imager and stereo delay for
delay line applications
The DEQ2496 is a whole rack of
flexible equalization, dynamics and
time correction functions designed to
fix problems and generally optimize
sound quality.
Unique VPQ (Virtual Paragraphic EQ)
option allows parametric control of
graphic EQs
Ultra-high resolution 61-band
real-time FFT analyzer with additional
auto EQ function for room and
loudspeaker equalization
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Dual 31-band Graphic Equalizers
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Dual 31-band Virtual Paragraphic
Equalizers (stereo linkable)
Multi-functional level meters
(peak/RMS, VU and SPL meter
with dBA/dBC weighting via
RTA/Mic input)
Dual 10-band Parametric EQ’s per
stereo side
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Dynamically-activated EQ
Feedback Destroyer with
Learning Mode
64 user memories for complete
setups and/or individual
module configurations
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Stereo Imager
Compressor/Expander
Limiter
Separate RTA mic/line input with
phantom power, professional
Wordclock input and MIDI
connections for full remote control,
preset dumps and system updates
Digital Delay
RTA/SPL/FFT Analyzer with
Auto EQ function
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Not only can you specify time delay
in feet or meters but simultaneously
compensate for ambient temperature
which affects sound speed!
ULTRA-CURVE PRO
DEQ2496
RTA/SPL/FFT Analyzer with
Auto EQ function
The DEQ2496 WIDTH processor provides
control over STEREOWIDTH (how clearly the
two sides of the stereo image are separated
from each other), ASYMMETRY (relative volume
of left/right stereo signal), ROTATION (panning
of stereo + mono in the stereo image), and a
multipart SHUFFLE function than can generate
an additional low-frequency Stereowidth effect.
Graphic equalizer with frequency response
correction (TRUE RESPONSE)
Easy to set up and use.
The DEQ2496 has balanced inputs and
servo balanced outputs with gold-plated
XLR connectors, stereo aux output,
AES/EBU and S/PDIF inputs and XLR and
optical output. Configuration is intuitive,
with on-screen block diagram displays and
you get a separate RTA mic/line input with
phantom power, a professional wordclock
input and MIDI connections for full remote
control, as well as preset dumps and
system updates.
The DEQ2496 features an FFT real
time analyzer for precise graphic display
of 61 frequency bands. You can monitor
main or digital inputs and outputs,
AUX/digital out or a feed from an RTA
microphone and display the results in a
multitude of ways including funky retro
VU meters.
Compressor/Expander and Limiter
The DEQ2496 has a comprehensive set of
dynamics processing tools that can be used as
two independent channels or stereo linked.
You get all of the usual peak/hold,
display rate and scale features you would
expect from a professional measurement
tool, plus our user-definable AEQ (Auto EQ
function), which allows you to analyze and
adjust your system’s frequency response
automatically (perfect for “roughing out”
initial room adjustments).
You can maintain up to 64
Everything you’d find on a dedicated
In Graphic EQ mode, you can choose
between UNCORRECTED response,
which shows the mutual influence of
adjacent bands, or select TRUE response
to apply a specially developed algorithm
that displays the actual results of the
equalizer setting.
comprehensive user presets at a time
and of course dump and load as needed.
You can also save and recall individual
modules such as DEQ, PEQ, WIDTH
or DYN. These subsets of complete presets
let you maintain most of a preset’s
settings but vary a few (such as graphic
EQ) without having to generate a whole
new preset.
compressor/expander is here including variable
rations from 1:1.1 to 1:100, ATTACK times from 0
to 200ms, 0-3dB variable knee and 20 to 4000ms
RELEASE, all adjustable from a coarse/fine
adjustment scale. The built-in separate LIMITER has
Threshold, Hold and Release functions.
Digital Delay
You can delay either the DEQ2496’s Main or
AUX outputs anywhere from 0 to 300ms and can
process left and right channels independently.
Built tough for the road,
precise for the studio.
The DEQ2496 features high-quality
24-bit/96 kHz A/D and D/A converters
and two high-performance 32/40-bit
floating-point digital signal processors
for incredible sonic resolution and 113 dB
dynamic range.
Graphic equalizer without frequency response
correction (UNCORRECTED)
The internal switch-mode power
supply assures maximum flexibility
(100-240V~), noise-free audio, superior
transient response, lowest possible power
consumption and freedom from power
surge damage.
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ULTRA-CURVE PRO
DEQ2496
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industry. Why pay much more for a status name?
DATA WHEELS
are used to
select and edit
parameters in a
selected menu
RTA (Real
METER
and CLIP
LEDs
Time
PAGE browses
pages within
a menu
High-
resolution
display
Analyzer)
selector
POWER
switch
METER
menu
key
MEMORY
COMPARE
either complete
presets or
individual
modules
A and B functions
depend on the
selected menu, and
are indicated in the
display
MENU
where you can
save or recall
complete presets
or individual
modules from
one preset
keys select
individual
menus
within
modules
The FUSE HOLDER
holds the mains
fuse of the
DEQ2496. Blown
fuses must be
replaced by fuses
of the same type
and rating
Synchronize
to external
equipment via
BNC coaxial
WORDCLOCK
input
RTA/MIC IN for
realtime analyzer
or SPL meter has
+15V phantom
power supply for
condenser mics
XLR AES/EBU
or S/PDIF
I/O
Balanced
XLR input
connectors
Connect the
enclosed
power cord
to the mains
connection
MIDI IN /
OUT / THRU
AES/EBU
and S/PDIF
optical I/O
Stereo AUX
Raises MAX level
present at the
MAIN inputs/
outputs from
+12 dBu to
Balanced
XLR output
connectors
OUT taps the
audio signal
present at the
digital outputs
in analog form
+22 dBu
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ULTRA-CURVE PRO
DEQ2496
Monitor
AUX Outputs 1 to 8
XENYX 2222USB
Sidefill L
Sidefill R
Sidefill Drums
Keyboard Fill
Wedge 1
Wedge 2
Wedge 3
Wedge 4
DEQ2496
Main
DEQ2496
Stereo output
Left/Right
Main output
Left/Right
EUROPOWER
EP4000
Aux Output
L/R
(Delay Line)
XENYX 2222USB
Main PA
Speaker
EUROLIVE B215A
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ULTRA-CURVE PRO
DEQ2496
Analog inputs
Digital input 1
Parametric equalizer (PEQ)
Type
electronically balanced
Type
XLR transformer-balanced
AES/EBU or S/PDIF
110 Ω
Type
max. 10 independent,
fully parametric filters per channel
Connector
Impedance
Max. input level
CMRR
XLR
Standard
Frequency range
Bandwidth
20 Hz to 20 kHz
22 kΩ
Input impedance
Nom. Input level
1/10 to 10 oct., shelving filters
(6 and 12 dB)
+12 or +22 dBu, switchable
40 dB typ.
0.2 – 5 V peak-to-peak
Digital input 2
Type
Control range
+15 to -15 dB
Analog outputs (main)
TOSLINK optical
Dynamic equalizer (DEQ)
Type
servo-balanced
Standard
AES/EBU or S/PDIF
Type
max. 3 independent,
fully parametric filters per channel
20 Hz to 20 kHz
Connector
Impedance
Max. output level
XLR
Digital output 1
Type
100 Ω at 1 kHz
Frequency range
Bandwidth
XLR transformer-balanced
AES/EBU or S/PDIF
110 Ω
+12 or +22 dBu, switchable
1/10 to 10 oct., shelving filters
(6 and 12 dB)
Standard
Impedance
Output
Analog outputs (aux)
Type
Control range
Threshold
Attack
+15 to -15 dB
servo-balanced
¼" stereo jack
100 Ω at 1 kHz
+12 dBu
3.5 V peak-to-peak
variable from 0 to -60 dB
0 to 200 msec
Conector
Digital output 2
Type
Impedance
TOSLINK optical
Release
20 to 4,000 msec
1:2 to 1:100
Max output level
Standard
AES/EBU or S/PDIF
Ratio
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency range 10 Hz to 35 kHz (-1 dB)
@ 96 kHz sampling rate
Sync input
Type
Feedback Destroyer (FBD)
BNC
Type
digital signal analysis for
feedback identification
Standard
Wordclock (1 x sample rate)
50 k Ω
Signal-to-noise ratio > 113 dB main input/output
> 107 dB aux output
Filter
max. 10 digital notch filters per channel,
programmable or as automatic feedback
suppression system
Input impedance
Nom. Level
THD
0.007 % TYP. @ +4 dBu, 1kHz, unity gain
2–6 V peak-to-peak
Crosstalk
< -92 dB/-95 dB
Frequency range
Bandwidth
20 Hz to 20 kHz
1/10 to 1/60 oct.
0 to -60 dB
MIDI interface
Type
Bypass
5-pole Din jacks In/Out/Thru
cf. MIDI implementation chart
Control range
Type
Relay, hard-bypass in case of power failure
Implementation
Digital delay
Type
Measurement microphone input
Digital processing
digital stereo delay
Type
electronically balanced
Converter
24-bit Delta-Sigma,
64/128-oversampling (AKM®)
Max. delay time
300 ms, independently adjustable for
each channel
Input impedance
2kΩ
Sample rate
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Max. input level
(LINE)
variable from -14 dBu to +22 dBu
Min. resolution
Delay units
0.02 ms
Graphic equalizer (GEQ)
seconds, meters or feet
Max. input level
(MIC)
variable from -42 dBV/Pa to -6 dBV/Pa
+15 V, switchable
Type
digital 1/3-oct. EQ
Level meters
Frequency Range
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 31 1/3-oct. bands
according to ISO frequencies
Phantom power
Type
digital level meter with simultaneous
graphic display of Peak and RMS values
and virtual analog VU meter
Bandwidth
1/3-oct.
Control range
+15 to -15 dB
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ULTRA-CURVE PRO
DEQ2496
SPL meter
Real-time analyzer
Power supply
Weighting
dB (A), dB (C) or OFF
Type
digital 61-band FFT analyzer
Mains voltage
85 to 250 V~, 50/60 Hz
Microphone
calibration
-42 dBV/Pa to -6 dBV/Pa
Frequency range
20 Hz to 20kHz, 61 bands
Power consumption 10 W typ.
According to ISO frequencies
Fuse
T 1 A H
Detectors
peak and average
Dynamics
Mains Connector
Standard IEC receptacle
Noise generator
pink noise, levels from 0 to -60 dB
Type
Expander or compressor with digital
IGC (Interactive Gain Control)
Dimensions/Weight
Display
Type
Dimensions
(H x W x D)
1 ¾ x 19 x 8 ½"/44.5 x 482.6 x 217 mm
Threshold
Attack
variable from 0 to -60 dB
0 to 200 msec
320 x 80 dot-matrix LC display
LED, orange
Backlighting
Contrast
Weight
approx. 2.05 kg
approx. 3.5 kg
Ratio
1:1.1 to 1:100 msec
adjustable
Shipping weight
Limiter
Type
Please note these specifications are preliminary and conceptual in nature,
and as such are subject to change as product development progresses.
This information is supplied for market research purposes only and is not
to be made public in any manner. This document is solely the property of
The MUSIC Group, or one of its subsidiaries, and must be surrendered upon
request of the owner.
Memory
Peak limiter (zero attack)
0 to 1,000 msec
Presets
64 memory locations with 16-character
names, single modules can be recalled
and saved
Hold
Threshold
Release
variable from 0 to -24 dB
20 to 4,000 msec
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