Telefunken W695 EQ Racked Set of 8 #VK01981 (Used)

The Telefunken W695, a 3-band equalizer in cassette module format, offers exceptional tone quality with its switchable mids and powerful low-end performance. It serves as an ideal companion to the solid-state V672 Telefunken mic preamp, enhancing its overall sound capabilities. Designed in the early 1970s, the W695 shares a lot of similarities with the popular W295 circuit design, but there are a few key differences. Most notably, people often say the W695 has a tighter low-end, and punchier midrange presence.

Much like the original, it features fixed shelves at 10 kHz and 60 Hz with stepped controls for boosting or cutting up to 15 dB in 2 dB increments. These shelves are perfect for sweetening up the mix bus and can be cranked without sounding harsh or muddy. The mid band can be boosted up to 8 dB (in 2 dB increments) and offers selectable frequencies at .7, 1, 1.4, 2, and 3 kHz, plus an additional option at 4 kHz, which works great for helping guitars and vocals cut through a busy mix.

Additionally, the W695 features separate inputs and outputs, making it easy to interface with other classic gear like the V72 tube preamp or its solid-state sibling, the V672.

FREQUENCIES:

• Low: fixed 60 Hz ±15 dB in 3 dB steps
• High: fixed 10 kHz ±15 dB in 3 dB steps
• Mids: 700 Hz - 1 - 1.4 - 2 - 3 - 4 kHz with 0 to 8 dB gain