McIntosh MQ112 Environmental Equalizer

The McIntosh MQ112 Environmental Equalizer is a sophisticated 8-band analog equalizer designed to enhance your audio experience by allowing precise adjustments across key frequency ranges. This device empowers you to tailor sound reproduction to your room’s acoustics and personal preferences, ensuring optimal audio quality.

Features

• 8-Band Analog Equalizer for Precise Sound Tuning
• Room Acoustic Compensation
• TILT Function for Tonal Flexibility
• Enhancement of Vintage Recordings
• Versatile Input and Output Options
• Convenient Bypass & Control Features

Achieve Perfect Sound in Any Room

Achieving ideal audio in a typical home environment can be challenging due to room acoustics. The MQ112 addresses this by enabling direct adjustments to the audio signal, compensating for acoustic anomalies without the need for physical room modifications. This results in a more enjoyable and accurate listening experience.

Precise 8-Band Frequency Control

Equipped with an 8-band analog equalizer, the MQ112 allows you to adjust the audio signal at eight critical frequency bands ranging from 25Hz to 10kHz. Each band offers a 12dB adjustment range, providing the flexibility to enhance or attenuate specific frequency ranges to suit your listening environment and preferences.

Enhance Vintage Recordings

Beyond room correction, the MQ112 can rejuvenate older recordings by targeting and compensating for specific frequency deficiencies. This capability reveals nuances in vintage tracks, offering a refreshed and vibrant listening experience.

Customizable Sound with TILT Function

The TILT function provides an additional tonal adjustment of 6dB, allowing you to subtly shift the balance between bass and treble. This feature enables quick customization of the overall tonal character of your audio to match your preferences.

Seamless Integration & Control

The MQ112 includes both balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of audio systems. The EQ Control knob allows for easy bypassing of the equalizer circuit, facilitating direct comparison between adjusted and unaltered audio. Additionally, the rear panel’s EQ Control Trigger enables seamless integration with other system components, allowing for automated control based on input or amplifier selection.