Manufacturer's Description for Alesis DEQ830 Programmable Digital Graphic Equalizer
Alesis DEQ830 Programmable Digital Graphic Equalizer Long known as a company that provides maximum bang for the buck, Alesis is proud to debut the DEQ830 Graphic Equalizer. Based on Alesis' extraordinary technology, this new programmable rackmount EQ gives recording engineers and live sound professionals an expanded feature set, enhanced 24-bit sound quality, and more flexible routing options than any other EQ in their class. The DEQ830 boasts eight independent programmable 1/3-octave graphic EQs in an amazingly compact 1U rackmount design. Its connections include eight balanced 1/4 in. TRS analog I/O and eight channels of ADAT Optical digital I/O, making the DEQ830 the perfect EQ unit for a range of modern recording applications. Other standout features include 100 user-customizable EQ programs, 50 template 'curves' for rapid setup, and +4dBu/-10dBV switchable operation - allowing a high degree of user customization. Rounded out with an ultra-intuitive user interface and MIDI I/O, the DEQ830 is everything a high-end programmable EQ should be, without the high-end price tag.
Features
Offers the best of digital technology and analog-style control: a graphic display with instant editing of any band or combination of bands, plus the ability to store programs
100 user-definable programs, each of which holds 8 channels of EQ settings
100 user-definable curves, each of which holds 30 bands of EQ settings
Impedance: Input impedance: 10kOhms Output Impedance: 220Ohms MIDI: MIDI Input: 1 5-pin female DIN MIDI Output: 1 5-pin female DIN
Audio Performance Signal To Noise Ratio: >100dB A-Weighted, Analog In to Analog Out THD+N: <0.005%, Analog In to Analog Out Frequency Response: 22-22kHz ± 0.50dB, Analog In to Analog Out Power Consumption: 15 Watts Max (100-240 VAC / 50-60 Hz)
Mechanical Size: 1.75 in. H x 19.0 in. W x 5 in. D Rack Spaces: 1 Space Weight: 3.0 lbs. (1.4 kg)
Sound:
this device is hiss like a snake!!! the analog outputs are very noizy even if there is no signal. cheap AD / DA converters! the power supply inside the box, is working all the time since the device is plugged to the wall socket and the noize is present from this power supply also.
Feature:
very good idea to build such a device! it has all the futures you can expect from a digital eq. it will be much better if it was 96khz compatible and the eq gain to be at +/- 16 or 18 db and not only at 12.
Ease of Use:
very easy and simple
Quality:
the sound is noizy!!! i've try to boost the hi frequencies and it was a disaster.
Value:
killing price! party time!
Manufacturer Support:
this device has been released for a very short period and alesis stops to produce it. i think this is the most short time model on the market!!! i never get an answer to my e-mails what can i do for this noise...
The Wow Factor:
i want it very bad! i was almost ready to order 2 of them. but when i tried the first one, that noise was a nightmare
Overall:
i think alesis should make a DEQ830MKII with good converters, external power suply, 96khz dual smux adats and then... wow!!
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"Value, versatility, ease of use. Alesis hits a three run homer!"
Sound:
I only use the RTA and the ADA not the EQ. Manual says 100db SNR.
Feature:
The RTA shows which frequencies (and their levels) an instrument or voice is taking up in the mix. That teaches me what I'm hearing. Seeing the frequency info also helps with multiband compression settings and mixing. Eight 1/4" TRS bal or unbal IO +4/-10 switchable. ADAT IO. 24 bit 44.1 or 48khz (you choose or uses incoming clock.)
Value:
This unit is really versatile. It's an 8 channel 24 bit ADC. It's an 8 channel DAC. It's a Real Time Analyzer. For me seeing is knowing. I hope to get to the hearing is knowing state with the help of the deq830.
Manufacturer Support:
Not used yet.
The Wow Factor:
I could not mix without it. Steinberg Wavelab and Wavess PAZ are good for seeing sound inside the computer, but this is the most afforable way of seeing it outside the computer that I know of.
Overall:
If they add 96khz ADA to the 44.1 and 48khz of this unit I will probably upgrade and give this one to my bro. Of course I would ave to buy another sound
Style of Music: Modern
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