TK-lizer 3 is based on the Baxandall circuit, loved for its smooth and natural sound. It’s equipped with three bands, and it’s packed with functions to fulfill the needs of both mixing and mastering engineers.
The three bands have six frequencies each, plus a high pass filter with twelve frequencies. Low and High bands can be switched between peak and shelving, and each band is followed by a gain control. The EQ has its own cue function to monitor Left, Right, Mid or Side signals separately.
To maximize the usefulness, you can choose between normal Left/Right mode or Mid/Side (M/S). M/S mode opens up many more options, such as: adding a bit of ‘air’ to the sides; applying the HPF to the side signal; and summing the low end to mono. You can alter the stereo width by adjusting the side signal level. With the mid channel controls you can manipulate some of the elements that are often panned centrally, such as bass, kick and snare drum, vocals, and hi-hats. All this without adding an external M/S encoder/decoder to your setup.
The new TK-lizer 3 includes several updates from TK-lizer 2―both inside and out. New bakelite knobs and toggle switches give it a more vintage look, and the new input and output circuits and updated EQ circuits deliver better low- and high-end. There's also an updated M/S circuit for better channel separation.
Summary
Mastering and mix bus EQ with M/S function
Three bands with 6 frequencies each.
High and low bands selectable between shelf or peak.
High pass filter with 12 frequencies.
M/S function for separate processing of mid and side channels.
Electronically balanced for a clean path.
Cue switch for monitoring of left/right or mid/side channels.
All controls stepped for easy recall and precise settings.
Low band frequencies
: 28Hz/48Hz/72Hz/132Hz/195Hz/255Hz
Switch for shelf or peak mode, Q=0.5
Low band cut/boost: +/-0.5dB/1dB/2dB/3dB/4dB
Mid band frequencies:
400Hz/630Hz/870Hz/1.3kHz/2.4kH/4.8kHz
Q=0.5
Mid band cut/boost: +/-0.5dB/1dB/2dB/3dB/4dB
High band frequencies:
4kHz/7.2kHz/12kHz/16kHz/20kHz/25kHz
Switch for shelf or peak mode, Q=0.5
High band cut/boost: +/-0.5dB/1dB/2dB/3dB/4dB
HPF:
20Hz/25Hz/30Hz/35Hz/40Hz/45Hz/
With x5 activated 100Hz/125Hz/150Hz/175Hz/200Hz/225Hz
12dB/octave, Q=0.5
In/Out and M-S
:
Illuminated switches for EQ in/out and M-S function in/out.
Cue switch
:
Allow the user to cue left or right channel or mid and side channel if M-S function is active. Two green LED’s show if the cue switch is activated.
Input impedance: 20kohm
Output impedance: 68ohm
Max input level: +27dBu
Max output level: +28dBu
Frequency response: 20Hz – 80kHz +/-0,1dB
THD+N at 0dBu: 0,0004%
S/N @ 0dBu: 95dB
Dynamic range: 123dB
Channel separation M/S: better than 60dB at 0dBu
No electrolytic capacitors in the audio path
Power consumption: 10VA
Voltage: 115v or 230v selected via an internal voltage selector
Specifications and components may be changed or updated without further notice.