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Great River MAQ-2NV

Item ID: MAQ2NV

Stereo Mastering EQ with 4 Independent Bands and Discrete Class A Balanced Output

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Modern spin on a classic design!

With the MAQ-2NV, Great River offers a stereo mastering equalizer that is based on vintage 1081/1083 models, but with features that let it be a bit more adaptable into the DAW world. The MAQ-2NV sports a 1/4" TRS -10dBv output for easy "no latency" monitoring with a DAW. The MAQ-2NV is the EQ for discriminating ears.

MAQ-2NV At-a-Glance:
  • Vintage Design With Modern Improvements
  • Versatile Control Options


Vintage Design With Modern Improvements
The MAQ-2NV is a stereo mastering equalizer based on the much-respected EQ-2NV. This two-rack-space digitally controlled analog parametric EQ offers similar topology to vintage 1081/1083 models, but with welcome improvements. Newly designed Class-A discrete single-ended amplifiers and true inductor/capacitor (L/C) circuitry add greater clarity and dynamic range to the musicality of the vintage-era models. The MAQ-2NV also has a discrete high-current Class-A balanced output stage.

Versatile Control Options
Built to satisfy personal requests from mastering engineers who have heard the EQ-2NV, it features extended high and low frequency ranges, EQ gain switches, linkable channel control, and very low frequency high pass filters. Each channel's four EQ band gain switches range in 1/2-dB steps from 0 to +/-3dB, and 1dB steps from +/-3 to +/- 8dB, and each band has separate pushbutton bypass switches. There are Left and Right channel bypass switches, the channel high pass filter frequencies are 15, 20, 25, 32, 40, and 50 Hz, and the Link switch sets both channels from the left channel controls for identical EQ curves. As in the EQ-2NV, the front panel input selector/sensitivity switch offers the option of using the signal from the MAQ-2NV's transformer-coupled line input (ranging from +8dbm to -20dbm), or the patched signal from an NV preamp or other device.

Great River MAQ-2NV Features:
  • Stereo, discrete Class-A design with LC topology
  • Multiple In/Out connections
  • XLR balanced line in and out
  • 1/4" -10dbV output for 'no-latency' DAW monitoring
  • TRS 1/4" insert patch point
  • Precision gain switches offer complete reset capabilities
  • Link switch allows identical parameters for each channel (set from left channel)
  • Wide range of input sensitivity from +8dbm to -20dbm with selection between line in and insert patch point
  • Simple pushbutton selection between Q positions and peak/shelf
  • 4 bands independently enabled with +/-8db 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
  • Two rack space with internal power supply


Great River MAQ-2NV - Master your audio with a vintage-voiced EQ!

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Specification Detail
Number of Channels 2
Number of Bands 4
Tube No
Freq Range High 3.3-22kHz
Freq Range Hi-Mid 1.5-8.2kHz
Freq Range Mid No mid
Freq Range Lo-Mid 220-1200Hz
Freq Range Low 22-330Hz
Boost/Cut Range ±7
Q Type Selectable
High Pass Filter Yes
Low Pass Filter No lowpass
Bypass Yes
Inputs 2 x XLR
Outputs 2 x XLR
Rack Spaces 1U
Height 1.75"
Width 19"
Manufacturer Part Number MAQ-2NV
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