SUMMIT AUDIO, INC. RELEASES ALL-NEW
IRON-BASED FeQ-50 PARAMETRIC EQ AT AES 2005

NEW YORK, October 7, 2005—Summit Audio, Inc., a leading manufacturer, designer and distributor of high-end signal processing equipment, announces the release of its FeQ-50 at AES 2005 in booth #263. A single-channel, four-band, parametric EQ with iron-based circuitry, the FeQ-50 was designed to be a sonically warm and harmonically pleasing equalizer that adds character and depth to any signal.

“The FeQ-50’s life started as a totally different equalizer, but after testing and listening to customer feedback, we decided to start it again from scratch,” states Erik Papp, president of Summit Audio. “It was a long time coming, but putting a fully passive equalizer in such a small package, we finally came up with a product that excited us all. The sound is simply amazing and it has a ton of versatility in a conveniently small package. When you combine the unique passive circuitry, both vacuum tube/solid-state outputs and pristine Summit Audio-build quality with the price, there really is nothing else like it in the marketplace.”

Each of the four bands features switch-selectable frequencies with six frequencies on each band, as well as fully sweepable gain of +/- 14dB with a center detent at 0dB. The low and high bands feature peaking or shelving select, the middle two bands with wide and narrow switches. The fully passive high-pass filter has a knee at 80Hz with a 6dB per octave roll off, while the signal path is transformerless.

Housed in Summit Audio’s familiar 1/2 rack chassis, the FeQ-50 is very versatile when it comes to I/O. Both XLR-balanced and 1/4” unbalanced inputs are accommodated on a Neutrik combo jack. For outputs, the FeQ-50 has balanced +4dB XLR and balanced –10dB TRS for both the solid-state and tube signal paths, all of which are individually buffered and can be used simultaneously. Like all Summit Audio products, the FeQ-50 has an internal high voltage power supply and has a 3 year warranty.

About Summit Audio, Inc.:
Founded in 1979, Summit Audio, Inc. has always strived to develop innovative pro audio products that were carefully designed and constructed with the end-user’s need in mind. The Gardnerville, NV-based company has continued to evolve for more than 25 years, and continues to craft sonically brilliant products to the most exacting standards, utilizing expert human ears and the best-available test equipment. Current clients include ABC, NBC, Clair Brothers Audio/ShowCo, dB Sound Image, Capitol Records, Sony Sound Studios, with product geared for use in live sound, studio recording, broadcast, and live theater venues across the world.

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