Vintage Console EQ in MainStage
Vintage Console EQ emulates the EQ section of a well-known mixing console channel that is noted for its tonal color, warmth, smooth top end, and mid-forward presence. A three-band design with switchable low and mid range bands and a fixed 12 kHz high frequency band, it also has a passive third-order (18 dB/octave) low cut/highpass filter.
The original console module is regarded as a cult classic by many recording engineers, and has been used on countless hit records over the past 40 to 50 years.
To add Vintage Console EQ to your concert, choose Equalizers > Vintage EQ Collection > Vintage Console EQ in a channel strip Audio Effect plug-in menu. See Add and remove plug-ins in MainStage.
Vintage Console EQ parameters
In/Out switch: Turn the EQ circuit on or off.
Low Cut button: Turn the low cut/highpass filter on or off. This is a third-order filter set at 18 dB per octave.
Low Cut knob: Set the low cut/highpass filter frequency at 50, 80, 160, or 300 Hz, or set values between these increments. Frequencies below this are rolled off at a fixed 18 dB per octave.
Low button: Turn the low shelving filter on or off.
Low Gain knob: Set the low shelving filter level. The gain range is ±16 dB.
Low knob: Set the low shelving filter center frequency at 35, 60, 110, or 220 Hz, or set values between these increments.
Mid button: Turn the mid range filter on or off.
Mid Gain knob: Set the mid range filter level. The gain range is ±18 dB.
Mid Freq knob: Set the mid range filter center frequency at 0.36, 0.7, 1.6, 3.2, 4.8, or 7.2 kHz, or set values between these increments.
High button: Turn the high shelving filter on or off. Fixed at 12 kHz.
High Gain knob: Set the high shelving level. The gain range is ±16 dB.