{"product_id":"knif-soma-passive-equalizer","title":"Knif SOMA Passive Equalizer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKnif SOMA\u003c\/strong\u003e is a versatile dual-channel audio equalizer intended for audio mastering and mixing applications. It is a clear departure from the old \"passive EQs are for general shaping only\" paradigm.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_0\"\u003eTRUE PASSIVE EQ WITH REAL Q ADJUSTMENT\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSoma is the only commercially available passive EQ with real Q adjustment. This steps up the usability and accuracy of the device to a whole new level, far above the products using a resistor based Q adjustment. In the traditional architecture, the Q setting affects boost\/cut amount and does not offer a wide range.  In addition to a four band parametric equalizer, there are also high-pass and low-pass filters included with an elliptic filtering capability.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_1\"\u003ePRECISION FILTER NETWORK AND COMPONENT QUALITY\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe implementation of real Q adjustment and frequency selection is established by switching capacitor and inductor values via gold-plated subminiature relays (about 150 pcs in Soma). The switching is controlled by elementary CMOS logic circuits instead of a microcontroller for extended lifetime and ease of maintenance. All rotary controls in the Soma EQ are manufactured by Elma. The mu-metal shielded inductors are wound in-house and all capacitors are exclusively polypropylene.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3 id=\"toc_2\"\u003eVACUUM TUBE MAKE-UP GAIN AND MS PROCESSING\u003c\/h3\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe make-up gain is produced by a two stage vacuum tube circuit coupled by a Lundahl amorphous core output transformer introducing controlled subtle beautification of the signal. Soma is equipped with a transformer based passive MS encoding and decoding, adding no extra components to the circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Knif","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44451414507623,"sku":"520344","price":11350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/knif-soma_520344_1.jpg?v=1787097152","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.com\/products\/knif-soma-passive-equalizer","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}