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Mercury EQ-H1 Equalizer Pair
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Mercury EQH1 & EQP1 - Program Equalizers
The Mercury EQ-H1 Program Equalizer has transformer balanced input and output, with a single ended gain make up amplifier. The EQ-H1’s passive EQ/gain make up amp topology provides a musically satisfying result unobtainable with active and parametric EQ’s, since it does not rely upon negative feedback (and all it’s associated phase and dynamic distortions) to achieve equalization. Our new Mercury production utilizes only the highest quality passive components, while remaining true to the original production.

The Mercury EQ-H1 has a different amplifier than the Mercury EQ-P1 thus it has a different tone. The EQ-H1 and EQ-P1 sound different on the same application. The EQ-H1 is more punchy and robust and the EQ-P1 is more open and silky.

The Mercury EQ-P1 also has transformer balanced input and output, with a fully balanced (push-pull) gain make up amplifier. The only modernization feature on the unit is a user switchable (in/out) interstage transformer. In the original Pultec EQP this transformer was always in the signal path, however, realizing that some of today’s engineers might want to remove it with the Mercury EQP1 Program Equalizer it is possible to do so with in/out switch on the Front Panel. This takes the middle (interstage) transformer out of the circuit Up, in the "in" position, it is more "vintage" like the original Pultec. Down, in the "out" position, it is a little more "open" and "airy." Either way, the input and output transformers are always in the circuit. Our new Mercury production utilizes only the highest quality passive components, while remaining true to the original production.

The Mercury EQ-H1 and EQ-P1 Program Equalizers have realized all of the original Pultec specification in a modern production. We have not "improved" this unit, rather, we have kept all elements in line with the original designer’s ideas. The Mercury EQ-H1 and EQ-P1 is truly built to be a new classic, and work its magic today or in 50 years!

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TapeOp"I used the EQ-P1 and EQ-H1 extensively in mixing scenarios, and they performed like champs. I was able to dial in silky top-end on vocals and acoustic guitars and beefy lows on kick drums and mic'ed bass cabinets with truly 'pro' results. There were many times when i hit upon a certain setting and found it was 'that sound' I had heard for years on 'that famous record' that didn't seem possible to get with 'other gear'. These EQs are so perfectly geared to music that- even with extreme settings - it's hard to get bad results with them."

- Pete Weiss, TapeOp Magazine #49

Joe Chiccarelli"I heard about Mercury gear about 7 years ago from a bass player friend, Dan Schwartz. He told me about this guy was making tube Equalizers that would kill Pultecs. I was skeptical. He was half correct. Nothing sounds quite like an old Pultec but Mercury EQs are one of the best sounding tube Equalizers on the planet. The Mercury EQs (EQH1 & EQP1) are a quite original. All the tone of a classic tube Equalizer but without the noise and much more power. Mercury Recording Equipment is ... Full of Tone!"

- Joe Chiccarelli - Grammy Award winning producer & engineer (White Stripes, Elton John, Beck, U2, Rufus Wainwright, Bon Jovi)

Scott Humphrey"I called to set up a demo of the Mercury M66 Leveling Amplifier and they suggested I listen to the 2 Mercury EQs (Mercury EQH and EQP) as well. I was doing a mix at the time and thought it was a great time to listen in a "real" environment. Although I was not in the market for EQs I thought it would not hurt to listen to them. The EQs were flawless... I compared them to the two "vintage" Pultecs I had side by side... YOU COULD NOT TELL THE DIFFERENCE. Listening with different instrumentation going through them and comparing them both at the same frequency settings side by side, the "vintage" units and the MERCURY EQs sounded EXACTLY THE SAME. I had not intended on purchasing the EQs but after listening too them on the mix I was doing... I purchased both of them!

Bottom line... You will have to hear it to believe it." - Scott Humphrey, Producer/Engineer/Mix Engineer,(Korn, Rob Zombie, Bon Jovi, Monster Magnet) The Chop Shop

Brian Garcia"Dave's Mercury gear is insane! He provides amazing build quality, a beautiful aesthetic and impeccable accuracy. I cannot imagine a better version of what he manufacturers. I am quite certain that Mercury will be the dominant force in our industry for years to come." Note: Brian owns 2x Mercury EQH1s

- Brian Garcia, Producer/Mixer/Engineer, Los Angeles Credits include: Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Our Lady Peace, King's X, Dizmas. Brian's website: briangarcia.net.

Benjy King"Since the days of working at The Power Station and Media Sound in New York, I have longed for that Pultec sound and vibe. The Mercury EQ-H Equalizer gives me just that. David Marquette's dedication to sonic greatness is reflected in the unit. I love it! Now I just need four more!" - Benjy King. Benjy's website: benjyking.com


"From the first day i tried the Mercury EQ-H1's, I knew I had to have them... it was just the sound they made....... amazing!!! So, Dave Piechura and Vintage King helped me out, and now the Mercury's never leave my mix buss. You gotta hear them, they're just incredible!!!!!"

- Jim DeBlanc, Engineer (Alison Krauss)

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