Buzz Audio ZODIAK-DCX Dual Channel Tilt and Filter Equalizer
Description
Available in Black or White, the Buzz Audio Zodiak is a dual-channel tilt-EQ with additional hi-and low-pass filters and a midrange parametric bell curve to offer fast, simple and musical sound shaping for tracking and mixing.
The Buzz Audio Zodiak boasts a Baxandall style tilt EQ, originally found in the Quad 44 hi-fi amplifier, with a central frequency of 700Hz controlled via a single knob offering +/-8dB of cut/boost. As both low-shelf and high-shelf curves are affected simultaneously (and in opposite directions), small increments yield noticeable changes. For example, a +1dB change on the tilt control with result in a 2dB shift between the balance of high and low frequencies. The Tilt EQ delivers a smooth sound with a minimum phase shift.
The Zodiak also includes a parametric midrange band with up to 10dB of cut and boost with a range between 65Hz to 8.8kHz, offering a powerful way to counteract additional problematic frequencies. This is completed by low- and high-pass filters with 12dB/oct slopes each with its own in/out switch.
This version of the Zodiak comes with Buzz Audio BE41 discrete opamps and Lundahl LL1517 output transformers. A more vintage sound with dynamic mojo from the Class A high bias circuits coupled to the light transformer colouration.
Buzz Audio Zodiak Main Features:
• Tilt EQ with Parametric Midrange and Low- and high-pass filters
• Baxandall style Tilt EQ inspired by the Quad 44 hi-fi
• Centre tilt frequency point: 700Hz
• Offers smooth sound with minimal phase shift.
• Fully Parametric Midrange EQ.
• Parametric EQ Frequency range: 65Hz-8.8kHz
• 12dB/oct Low- and Hi-pass filters
• Parametric EQ and filters are independently switched on or off.
• Buzz Audio BE41 discrete opamps
• Lundahl LL1517 output transformers
Specifications:
Zodiak-ICT Model:
• Maximum Input Level; +25dBu
• Maximum Output Level; +29dBu.
• Frequency Response (Lo and Hi Cut switched out); 3Hz to 200kHz (+/-1dB).
• Harmonic Distortion; 0.009% 100Hz to 10kHz.
• Output Noise (all bands in set flat); -88dBu A weighted
• Channel to Channel Crosstalk; below noise
• Indicators; Peak level LED set to +22dBu. Power On LED.
• Rear Panel Connectors; Input-XLR3F, Output-XLR3M, Mains IEC inlet.
• Size; 1 Unit rack mount, (482Wx44Hx250D).
• Weight; 4kg.
• Power requirements; 230V/115V selectable.
*Specifications are typical of a production unit and are subject to change without notice.