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“Beautiful, flexible and dependable. After months of testing and abuse, the HVC250 has saved my graces multiple times when tracking, mixing or mastering. Extremely thankful this unit exists.”
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“The HVC250 sounded different than all those others - it sounds more drastic as well as expensive. It's quite difficult to go wrong with it because it's such a high quality EQ.”
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“I like this a lot because I don't have anything like this that allows me to go in and really sculpt that kind of detail and be very transparent.”
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“It helps me a lot during the mastering session to clean the too much low end and to boost a bit the kick drum. I feel the mid frequencies work really really well. I feel that also the Q factor is really well engineered.”
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“This is a perfect addition to my set up and workflow. I can make it sound silly when I want to, gritty when I want to. With overlapping bands I can use it very creatively, just like an old Pultec.”
HVC250B Stereo 5-Band Parametric EQ (B-Stock)
We find ourselves using the HVC250 more often than any other EQ in the studio, thanks to how easy it is to deliver a satisfying and natural result, which doesn't sound engineered at all.
Regardless of its root in the great analog fashion, the HVC250 is an EQ that every studio needs.
- Classic Sontec 250 design.
- All-discrete analog circuit.
- Clean & natural sounding.
- 5 true parallel bands on each channel.
- 56V linear power supply.
- Customiser available.
- 6 dB version available in customiser.
- Worldwide free shipping
- 5-year warranty
- 14-day tryout & satisfaction guarantee
Satisfying to use, to hear, and to admire.
Boost/cut
±12dB for each band. Custom range available.
Band Frequency
Collectively from 15Hz to 25kHz, with unique sets across bands.
Q Value
Offers 0.4-4 to all bands.
Shelf Mode
The iconic Sontec-style shelf mode. Available to HF and LF bands.
Channel Bypass
Independent bypass for each channel.
Power Switch
Turns on/off the unit.
Band Bypass
Individual bypass for all 10 bands.
Did anyone say ANALOG?
Based on the classic Sontec EQ design, HVC250 has a smooth response curve that always remains musical. No matter how far you push it, the track never sounds processed. We strongly recommend to try cleaning/sweeping. Its advantage over software becomes prominent to all ears beyond 6dB.
HVC250 is built in the expensive way. The 14 independent high-voltage opamps inside outperform the traditional IC opamps at bandwidth and dynamics. The electric components are made by Nikon, Motorola, Philips, and ON. The all-discrete circuit boards preserves the subtleties of sound in full.
As powerful as a tank
A 56V high-voltage linear power supply unit is essential to HVC250's solid, detailed, clear, and spacious sound quality. It helps handle a higher dynamic range, offers more headroom, and reduces noise effectively. While others are drifting away, we stick to this time-tested solution with even extra expense on a more effective cooling system.
Effective and fun
Each independent band offers a range of ±12dB (hardware maximum at ±16dB) and comes with its own bypass. They highly overlap each other. With Q between 0.6 and 4, you could perform surgical tricks on any track. With shelf option at air and sub bands, you can do the high & low stuff which is inherited well from its ancestor. Despite having a variety of options, users tend to feel engaged and are able get lovely sound within a few tweaks.
Handcrafted & verified by human, for human.
Before it gets shipped, 2 real mixing engineers will test it and sign their names, so will every craftsman who participated in the making. Boutique-grade craftsmanship makes no effort in producing many.
14-day tryout & satisfaction guarantee
With all the hopes that you would be happy with our product, if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason, you may return it to us for a full refund. You have 14 days to try out the unit after receiving your item to request a return. Read our refund policy for more details.
Proud 5-year warranty
We offer a 5-year warranty to all our pro audio gear. Within the warranty period, if a product suffers from a defect, you are welcomed to let us cover the cost to repair, which will be conducted by the nearest designated service center.
Timely service & support
Say goodbye to months of waiting - we fix most issues within 14 days thanks to our comprehensive technical support and the expanding global network of repair centers. Affordable replacement parts are provided for any damages or accidents throughout the lifetime of your unit.
Specs
| Frequency range |
15Hz - 25kHz
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| SNR |
left: -97.092 dBV
right: -96.021 dBV
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| Form factor |
2 channels, 5 bands: fully parametric
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| LF |
15Hz - 800Hz
Q: 0.67 - 4 or shelf
12dB boost/cut
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| LMF | 15Hz - 800Hz Q: 0.67 - 4, 12dB boost/cut |
| MF | 160Hz - 8kHz Q: 0.67 - 4 12dB boost/cut |
| HMF | 450Hz - 25kHz Q: 0.67 - 4 12dB boost/cut |
| HF | 450Hz - 25kHz Q: 0.67 - 4 or shelf 12dB boost/cut |
| Distortion (left & right channel off) | 0.0008% |
| Distortion (left & right channel on) | 0.0015% (20Hz - 20kHz) |
| Chassis size (H×W×D) | 4'3.2" (130mm) × 13'3" (404mm) × 8'4.1" (254mm) |
| Panel Size (H×W) | 4'4.2" (133mm) × 15'10" (483mm) |
| Voltage Selector | 110V, 220V |
Last updated: 19/08/2024
Downloads
Owner's Manual
HVC250 Owner's Manual (EN).V1.0
Setup Sheet
HVC250 Set Up Sheet
Demo Audio
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