HLABS notes that its EQ169+, a mastering grade mono EQ, is being featured at SuperBooth 2025 in Berlin, Germany. The event at FEZ-Berlin runs from May 8-10, 2025.
More details from HLABS (www.hlabs.audio):
HLABS is present at SuperBooth 2025 for its first time and is unveiling the new EQ169+. Already known for its renowned EQ169, which uses the exact topology and characteristics of the original Studer© circuits, the French manufacturer has expanded its parameters to make it a straightforward machine, combining simplicity, musicality and precision, for applications ranging from recording to mastering.
EQ169+, a modern evolution of the famous 169!
The EQ169+ is a mastering-grade EQ with increased performance – fully stepped controls, dual gain range (±5 or ±15dB), additional high-pass filter, two “presence” bands, secondary shelves frequencies & output gain. For all users who always dreamed about a Studer-based extended four-band EQ, it becomes a reality!
Main features on HLabs EQ169+ :
- Combining the adjustable low cut filter (10 frequencies) and the low shelf (tuned @ 20 or 60Hz) to tame the lows
- Two ‘Presence’ filters for a total of 22 different frequencies from 150 to 7.000Hz to master the mids
- A very natural high shelf, tuned either at 20k or 35kHz to air out the highs
- Dual gain range: Standard: ±12dB on Presence | ±15dB on Shelves; Mastering: ±4dB on Presence | ±5dB on Shelves
- Fully stepped 11-positions controls behind ALL knobs
- 100% discrete THT components and precision resistors & capacitors for ±0.1dB matched gain between units
Main characteristics:
- Transformerless input & output for a transparent sound
- Max level (input & output) : +22dBU
- Frequency response (1kΩ load): ±0.1dB from 5.4Hz to 35kHz+
- 0.005% THD @ 0dBU, SNR : >108dB
- Input impedance: 48kΩ
- Output impedance: 50Ω
- Output transformer version (Carnhill equipped) TBA
Specifications and performance subject to change pending completion of product development.
Like all other HLabs products, the EQ169+ will be 100% handcrafted in France.
Availability & Pricing
Announced at SuperBooth ‘25, available Summer 2025. EUR list price 1050€ ex-VAT | USD MSRP $1359
More Info
Product page: https://www.hlabs.audio/product/eq169-plus
