McIntosh MQ112: Precision Audio Equalization
Elevate Your Listening Experience with Precision and Control
The McIntosh MQ112 Environmental Equalizer offers audiophiles an advanced tool to customize their sound landscape. This 8-band analog equalizer delivers unmatched precision, allowing for detailed sculpting of the audio output to address the acoustics of any room. Ideal for enhancing both high-end setups and vintage recordings, the MQ112 puts you in complete control of your audio environment.
Key Features
- 8-Band Analog Equalization: Fine-tune audio across critical bands from 25Hz to 10kHz.
- ±12dB Adjustment Range: Extensive control range for each band to meet any acoustic challenge.
- TILT Knob Customization: Adjust tonal balance by ±6dB for personalized sound.
- Versatile Integration: Compatible with both balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs for easy setup.
- Elegant McIntosh Design: Features a black glass front, rotary knobs, and illuminated logo.
Benefits
- Optimize Room Acoustics: Enhance your listening space for clearer, more faithful sound reproduction.
- Enhance Older Recordings: Uncover the full potential of vintage tracks with precise frequency adjustments.
- Seamless Control: Instantly engage or bypass the equalizer for direct sound comparison.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rated Output Voltage | 2.5V Unbalanced, 5V Balanced |
| Maximum Output Voltage | 10V Unbalanced, 20V Balanced |
| Maximum Input Voltage | 10V Unbalanced, 20V Balanced |
| Voltage Gain (all controls flat) | 0dB (Unbalanced/Balanced) |
| Frequency Response (all controls flat) | +0, -0.5dB (20Hz to 20kHz), +0, -1dB (10Hz to 100kHz) |
| Signal To Noise Ratio | 115dB (below rated output) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.005% (20Hz to 20kHz) |
| Input Impedance | 10k ohms Unbalanced, 20k ohms Balanced |
| Output Impedance | 500 ohms Unbalanced, 1000 ohms Balanced |
| Equalizer Controls | ±12dB adjustment at 25Hz, 50Hz, 100Hz, 200Hz, 400Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 10kHz |
| Tilt Control | ±6dB at 20Hz and 20kHz, 650Hz Tilt Axis |
Weight & Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17-1/2” x 3-15/16” x 15-11/16” |
| Unit Weight | 15 lbs |
| Shipping Weight | 29.5 lbs |
For further details, explore the McIntosh MQ112 Environmental Equalizer Product Page.
