ZON CREQ Equaliser
The ZON CREQ recreates the distinct, gritty analogue character of classic 1990s 'CR' series utility mixers in a compact 500 Series module. Revered in early drum & bass, electronic, and hip-hop productions for their hard-clipping drive and aggressive tone shaping, the CREQ delivers raw saturation and bite that digital software processing struggles to replicate.
With an input gain range extending from unity up to +40 dB, pushing the CREQ saturates signals into a rich, compressed crunch—ideal for thickening basslines, kick drums, and breakbeats. A dedicated output level attenuation control allows you to drive the circuit hard while scaling down the final signal level to preserve downstream converter headroom.
Key Features
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Classic 'CR' Console Architecture: Recreates the circuitry and harmonic distortion characteristics of 1990s desktop mixing consoles.
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Aggressive 3-Band Fixed EQ: Provides ±15 dB of boost/cut across Low, Mid, and High frequency bands for immediate sculpting.
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Up to +40dB Input Overdrive: Wide-range input gain stage with peak LED indicator to transition from clean throughput to aggressive analogue clipping.
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Output Level Attenuator: Dedicated control to tame output levels when applying extreme input gain or high EQ boosts.
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Relay-Based Hardwire Bypass: Latching switch with LED indicator for immediate, uncoloured A/B signal monitoring.
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Handcrafted in the UK: Standardized single-slot API 500 Series module format.
Technical Specifications
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Form Factor: 1-Slot 500 Series Module (API Series 500 Compatible)
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EQ Topology: 3-Band Fixed Analogue Equalizer
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EQ Bands: Low, Mid, High (±15 dB Boost / Cut per band)
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Input Gain Range: Unity to +40 dB (with Clip LED Indicator)
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Output Control: Level Attenuation Knob
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Bypass: Relay-Based Hardwire Bypass with Latching LED Switch
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