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!
Original Manufacturers Description
Technical Documents
Specifications
Brochure
Product Manual
Recall Sheet
User Testimonials
"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
"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 Joe Chiccarelli's credits include: White Stripes,
Elton John, Beck, U2, Rufus Wainwright and Bon Jovi
"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 Scott Humphrey's credits include: Korn, Rob Zombie,
Bon Jovi and Monster Magnet. The
Chop Shop
"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 Brian Garcia's clients include: Avril Lavigne, Kelly Clarkson, Our
Lady Peace, King's X, Dizmas.
Brian's briangarcia.net.
"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
"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)
