TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
 
Circuit Design: Based on the legendary 4000 E02 "Brown Knob" Console EQ
Format: 500 Series (VPR Alliance & GDIY 51X compatible)
EQ Type: 4-band semi-parametric with switchable Bell/Shelf
Gain Range: ±15 dB per band (with center detent for easy recall)
Input/Output: Balanced THAT 1246 input and THAT 1646 output stages
Power Requirements: Standard ±16 V DC (500 Series rack)
 
DETAILED FEATURES
 
Four-Band Precision Control:
    ◦ Low Band: 30 Hz – 450 Hz (switchable Shelf/Bell)
    ◦ Low-Mid Band: 200 Hz – 2 kHz (fully parametric with adjustable Q)
    ◦ High-Mid Band: 600 Hz – 7 kHz (fully parametric with adjustable Q)
    ◦ High Band: 1.4 kHz – 16 kHz (switchable Shelf/Bell)
Integrated Filters: Dedicated Low-Cut and High-Cut filters (12 dB/oct) for natural signal cleanup
Premium Audio Path: High-headroom design featuring original WIMA capacitors and low-noise operational amplifiers
Professional Build Quality: Dual-layer PCB with immersion gold finish for maximum durability and easy soldering
 
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE KIT?
 
This is a full DIY kit including all parts for a successful build:
Powder-coated front panel with high-quality printing
All electronic components (resistors, capacitors, ICs, and THAT chips)
Full set of high-quality Sifam knobs
 
(Note: This product requires assembly and soldering skills. Interactive assembly guides are available in our Build Manuals section.)
 
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