Bettermaker PEQ Core Stereo Passive EQ

The Bettermaker PEQ Core delivers the lush, musical tone of classic Pultec style passive equalisers in a sleek 1U rack mount format. Built with a 100% analog signal path, the PEQ Core strips away physical knobs on the front panel, to give you the exact mastering grade passive EQ curves of Bettermaker’s flagship units, controlled entirely digitally via USB or the dedicated DAW plugin with instant total recall and automated parameter changes.

By combining an analog circuit with digital control, the PEQ Core eliminates hardware calibration drift and potentiometer mismatches. The dedicated plugin allows you to perform low frequency boost/cut combinations (the famous Pultec low-end trick), high-frequency boost with variable bandwidth, and high-frequency attenuation with digital precision. It’s the perfect analogue colour box for mastering chains, mix buses, or vocal groups.

Key Features

• Stereo and Dual Mono operation
• 100% analog audio signal path
• Full DAW integration
• Digital control of all parameters
• Instant parameter recall
• Real-time automation
• Fast snapshot functionality
• Precisely linked stereo operation
• USB connectivity for Mac and PC
• Input and output metering within the plugin
• Band Audition function for precise frequency adjustments

Specifications

• Equalizer Type: Stereo Passive Equalizer (Pultec Topology)

• Signal Path: 100% Analog

• Control Method: Digital control via USB (DAW Plug-in or standalone software app)

• Plug-in Formats Supported: VST3, AU, AAX (macOS & Windows compatible)

• Max Input Level: $+24\text{ dBu}$

• Max Output Level: $+24\text{ dBu}$

• Dynamic Range: $>115\text{ dB}$

• Frequency Response: $10\text{ Hz – }30\text{ kHz}$ ($\pm 0.2\text{ dB}$)

• Analog Inputs: 2x XLR Balanced (Stereo Pair)

• Analog Outputs: 2x XLR Balanced (Stereo Pair)

• Digital Data Port: USB Type-B for host communication

• Chassis Format: 1U Standard 19" Rackmount