{"product_id":"antelope-audio-gyratec-xiv","title":"Antelope Audio Gyratec XIV","description":"\u003ciframe width=\"1427\" height=\"711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/DRgwkQbvvOk\" title=\"Gyratec XIV | Gyraf Audio Equalizer Recreation | Real-time Effect\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile Surgical Tool with Unique Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the legendary Pultec passive EQP design the Gyraf Audio Gyratec XIV uses the same parallel filter topology as its older predecessor whilst extending its versatility and capability to new staggering heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis modern take on the Pultec EQP offers 5 individual bands with 11 switchable frequencies per band, making a whopping number of 55 individual frequency choices to boost or cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, each of the bands is equipped with variable \"Q\" and a cut\/bypass\/boost switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the Gyratec XIV a true passive tube EQ is its unique parallel G14 filter design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat allows for a set of inductors and capacitors to switch in and out of the circuit combined with a tube-based makeup gain\/output stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of its unique qualities is the behavior of the variable \"Q\" setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a band is set to \"boost\", the \"Q\" is rather wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen set to \"cut\" however, the sharpness of the filter becomes much more narrow and aggressive, approaching a notch in extreme settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the Gyratec XIV both a powerful mastering equalizer and a precise surgical tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother side effect of Gyratecs circuit topology is the subtle widening of the stereo picture when used on stereo sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen applied on a Mix Bus that effect carves more space in the mix without any audible arteficts or phase deformation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntelope Audio modelled every single component of the original hardware unit, from the inductors \u0026amp; capacitors to the precise impedance of the input and output transformers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe then re-built the Gyratec XIV in a digital form using its original schematics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, our Gyratec XIV AFX offers a mono mode of operation making it an efficient mix tool for practically any source and any situation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antelope","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49069277315295,"sku":"ANT-GT15","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/5173\/6636\/files\/Gyratec_XIV_Gui1.jpg?v=1777902978","url":"https:\/\/pluginfox.com\/products\/antelope-audio-gyratec-xiv","provider":"PluginFox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}