Audio engineers and producers looking for a classic analog EQ with stunning broadcast-quality presence, immersive stereo depth, and a delicate harmonic crunch for mixing and mastering will rejoice over the Arturia EQ SITRAL-295, a reengineered software emulation of the legendary siemens Sitral broadcast console EQ with a highly musical effect that's known for its warm, characterful sound. With an injection of vintage sweetness and analog attitude in equal measure, the EQ SITRAL is designed to make sound-shaping interesting. From delicate tweaks to bold frequency carving, the EQ will enliven your stems, bus tracks, and final mixes alike with precision, confidence, and charm.

The EQ SITRAL-295 features a beautifully simple EQ module with four main controls including low-shelf gain, high-shelf gain, and the distinct Präsenz bell filter frequency and gain. There is also a high-pass filter based on the Sitral W293 module, which has a gentle slope with a cut off range from 20 to 320 Hz, while the low-pass filter based on the W294 module provides a smooth pumping low pass from 22 kHz down to 1400 Hz. Whatever EQ settings you use, you'll find that it retains clarity, character, and will impart subtle transistor distortion for a bubbly sound that remains full of musicality and depth.

Other notable features include mid/side processing, allowing you to tweak the middle and sides of your mix separately and the Range knob, which attenuates the effect’s overall response proportionally. The Charakter selector provides an alternative mode, which offers an overall contemporary sound with a touch more crunch and compression. A built-in spectrum analyzer provides color-coded EQ curves in real-time. The knobs are stepped by default, which allows you to quickly dial in your sound. However, should you wish a more precise approach, a continuous mode allows you to mix between the lines for the finest detail.

For Mixing and Mastering Applications    Based on '70s Siemens Sitral Console EQ    Transistor Tone Sweetener    Warm, Smooth, Versatile Stereo Response    Variable High- and Low-Pass Filters    3-Position High / Low Shelf Filters    Semi-Parametric Presence (Bell) Filter    M/S Mode + Auto-Gain Compensation    Optional Stepped Controls    Mac and PC / VST2, VST3, AAX, AU, NKS

• Faithful recreation of coveted ‘70s German EQ modules
• Variable high- and low-pass filters
• 3-position high- and low-Shelf filters
• Semi-parametric Presence (Bell) filter
• M/S mode option
• Auto-gain compensation
• Range factor control
• Alternate transformer signature
• Optional stepped controls
• Spectrum analyzer display
• Resizable window
• Integrated tutorials
• Broad selection of presets for mixing and mastering

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can it control 2 midi synths at a time, each with distinct, but synced patterns? If so, what to know when setting this up? THanks!

A: Yes. You can control up to three devices with the Beatstep. Here is a forum post from Arturia on how to do it. https://forum.arturia.com/index.php?topic=89269.0

Q: 2. Is there a differents from red and black model ?

A: Just the color

Q: 3. Does this come with a stand or do I need to buy one?

A: No, the Manfrotto Vintage Reversible Collapsible Background 5 x 7' (Walnut/Pewter) does not come with a stand. These are some options, https://bhpho.to/3pKRhaT .

Q: 4. What are the 2 leather washers for that come with the strap? Thanks!

A: The leather washers are meant to go against the camera so the metal rings don't scratch the side of the camera.

Q: 5. Hi. Can this background be used with the Lastolite Magnetic support LB1120 please?

A: Yes, theyre perfect match

Q: 6. Can I use a second camera to counterbalance the first?

A: The iOptron SkyGuider Pro EQ Camera Mount has only one location to mount a camera.

Q: 7. Can you attach an Arca Swiss clamp to the camera mount so you can slide a compatible plate into the clamp rather than using a ballhead with an Arca Swiss clamp. My preference not to have to remove plates from camera/lens to attach to camera mount (attached to the declination bracket)?

A: According to your procedure it would be possible.

Q: 8. My tripod does not have a leveling base. Could I mount this tracker on top of my ball head to get it level or does this tracker need to mount directly to the tripod and therefore requires adjusting leg length to be level?

A: The Model has a 3/8"-16 socket, so you would need an Adapter to reverse it to a 1/4"-20. I don't recommend doing this, and the weight could be top heavy. I would recommend just mounting this onto the Legs only.

Q: 9. How do get Integrated AutoAlign illuminated polar scope to turn on? I did remove the cap and tried adjusting the LED level.

A: In the manual page 8 figure 5 shows the no off switch.

Q: 10. How does the 1/2X tracking rate work. It's supposed to allow you to have the sky and also the ground without any blurring of the ground portion of the image. Has anyone tried this? How does it work? Thanks.

A: It cuts down the movement tracking There are some YouTube video demonstrations