PEQ-1

About the PEQ-1

The Charter Oak PEQ-1 is an award-nominated active equalizer that employs premium components including top-tier operational amplifiers, capacitors, resistors, and both input and output transformers. It features six EQ bands with switchable center frequencies spanning from 20 Hz to 50 kHz, including a high-pass filter and a unique boost curve at 50 kHz. The design is intuitive with overlapping bands optimized for music production, offering extremely clean, distortion-free sound that allows significant boosting in upper frequencies without harshness. It delivers tight, focused bass response and excellent stereo imaging, making it highly suitable for mix bus processing and mastering environments. The unit is built with a lifetime warranty on all parts and labor and includes factory technical support access. It is praised for its musicality, broad-stroke filters, and ease of use in both professional and project studios.