Available for download, Eventide’s EQuivocate is software designed for mixing and mastering applications. It’s a graphic EQ, though not your usual graphic EQ. The 26 filters offered here are distributed along the Mel Spectrum, meaning they are shaped and spaced to approximate the critical band-filters already present in your ears. Being so closely tied to the scientific principles that guide how humans listen, EQuivocate aims to make the equalization process quicker, easier, and more intuitive.

EQuivocate utilizes linear phase filters that sound arguably more naturalistic and transparent than conventional EQs—in fact, linear phase EQ has often been described as akin to lowering or raising the fader on frequency bands. The nastier elements of linear phase equalization, including preringing and other time-domain artifacts, have been mitigated in EQuivocate, rendering the equalizer suitable for use in mastering, where such artifacts are often undesirable, as they can smear the image.

Other features are on hand to make equalization an effective process, such as Match EQ to help you get your overall mix closer to a reference track. As EQuivocate’s Match EQ function uses the Mel Spectrum critical bands to achieve its function, the plug-in aims to provide a truer match, since it won’t be plotting out and accounting for EQ curves outside of the Spectrum.

Another useful feature is the ability to draw in complete EQ curves using your mouse, as well as an automatic leveling button that keeps the output level the same, no matter how you’ve equalized the signal. Band-specific soloing is also available, as is the means to add or remove more filters to further customize the curve.

This software is compatible with Mac and Windows computers, and will work within AU, AAX, and VST formats. An iLok account is required to activate EQuivocate.

26-Band Linear Phase Graphic EQ    EQ Bands Modeled on How Humans Hear    Draw in EQ Curves with Your Mouse    Match EQ Functionality    Output-Leveling for True Comparisons    Add or Subtract Frequency Bands    Minimal Pre-Echo / Time-Domain Artifacts    Compatible with Mac & Windows Platforms    AU, VST, and AAX Formats    Required iLok Account (No Dongle Needed)

• 26 linear-phase auditory filters shaped to approximate the critical band filters in your ear
• Match EQ feature matches the tone of one track to another
• Click and swipe your mouse across the gain slider field to draw an EQ curve. Then toggle Draw Curve off to fine-tune
• Use the output-level auto button to automatically compensate for level changes introduced by the EQ
• Solo the output of one or more bands to easily find problem frequencies
• Add or remove filters to customize your sound
• Includes artist presets from Richard Devine, Jeremy Lubsey, Alex Saltz, Sebastian Arocha Morton, Richard X, and John McCaig
• Use the Compare button to toggle between two unique settings

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with a Benro s6 video head? Or is it too big? Thanks.

A: The Benro S6 head can be mounted, but without the arm of the Benro head.

Q: 2. Is this plastic or metal like the bevel cutter?

A: The Logan Graphic Products 701-1 Straight Cutter Elite is made with resin.

Q: 3. Will this cut gatorboard?

A: I cut foam board with with good results. It works well to keep cots straight and square to the surface of the board. Board needs to be held tightly and I am careful to keep my hand behind the blade in case of a slip. Similar cutting effort to a box cutter but better controlled.

Q: 4. Just to be clear, this comes with the mount head (tracker), the altazimuth base, dec bracket, and counterweight?

A: Yes. Just to confirm, according to the inventory of items in the box, it comes with: iOptron SkyGuider Pro EQ Camera Mount Alt-Az Base Padded Carrying Bag Counterweight Shaft 3-pound Counterweight Vixen-Style Dovetail Saddle Declination Mounting Bracket Micro-USB Battery Charging Cable Limited 1-Year Warranty Limited 90-Day Warranty on Battery

Q: 5. Can this be shipped in Metric markings?

A: Logan Graphic Products 424-1: Team System Plus BH #LO4241 can't be shipped in Metric Markings.

Q: 6. Can I make longer than 24 inch cuts?

A: The one I bought is the 40-inch one without end stops so yes. Even with the 24-inch one you can make longer than 24-inch cuts you just have to move the guide to do it. For the extra 10 dollars or so get the longer one.

Q: 7. How is build quality? Is it as good as Vixen?

A: The build quality is very good and it supports up to 11 pounds.

Q: 8. Just getting started in astrophotography, will this ubit work with my Canon 80D and a 150-600 lens and teleconverter? Also, what else do I need to take pictures with this unit? Thanks

A: There is nothing additional you may need . I would advise checking out som of the YouTube videos on the product.

Q: 9. What tripod would be best for someone 6.5 feet tall?

A: A few choices of 70" & up ... Slik 700DX Pro Tripod Legs (Titanium Finish) B&H # SL700DXLA MFR # 615-900 Benro TMA37AL Long Series 3 Mach3 Aluminum Tripod B&H # BETMA37AL MFR # TMA37AL Sirui W-2004 Waterproof Aluminum Alloy Tripod B&H # SISUW2004 MFR # W2004

Q: 10. Are all brands of ballheads compatible to attach to DEC Bracket?

A: Mounting the iOptron SkyGuider Pro EQ Camera Mount BH #IO3550 • MFR #3550 to the tripod legs or to a tripod head requires a universal 3/8"-16 Female (1/4"-20 Female with Included Adapter), Vixen-Type Plate.