Having imparted its sound signature on generations of artists and hit recordings for more than 50 years, the VEQ-4K series are based on a rock-solid analog design — now brought to life in Antelope’s FPGA FX modules.
The Antelope VEQ-4K series is complete with four different-colored hardware-original revisions, each delivering its own unique sound shaping characteristics. The revisions are Black, Brown, Pink, and Orange. This manual will deal with all four versions.
Likely the most popular version of the EQ module, this unit was designed following the recommendations of many of the world’s top engineers. The ‘original black’ has a louder EQ with +-18dB cut/boost and a steeper High Pass cut off slope (18db).
Turns the bell curve for the Low Frequency bands On or Off.
Adjusts gain from -15 to +15dB.
Adjusts the low band frequency. The following choices are available:
30Hz
50Hz
100Hz
200Hz
300Hz
450Hz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the width of the filter (Q).
Adjusts the low-mid band frequency. The following choices are available:
200Hz
300Hz
800Hz
1kHz
1.5kHz
2kHz
2.5kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the low-mid band filter gain. Ranges from -15dB to +15dB.
Turns the EQ on or bypasses it. Doubles as the BP button in the AFX Rack.
Adjusts the width of the filter (Q).
Adjusts the high-mid band frequency. The following choices are available:
600Hz
700Hz
1.5kHz
3kHz
4.5kHz
6kHz
7kHz
Adjusts the high-mid band gain. Ranges between -15dB to +15dB.
Adjusts the high band frequency. The following choices are available:
1.5kHz
2kHz
5kHz
8kHz
10kHz
14kHz
16kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts high band filter gain. Ranges between -15dB to +15dB.
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Adjusts the high-pass filter frequency. The following choices are available:
20Hz
70Hz
120Hz
200Hz
300Hz
350Hz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the low-pass filter frequency. The following choices are available:
12kHz
8kHz
5kHz
4kHz
3.5kHz
3kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Lets you make up for lost gain or dial out the excess occuring as the result of equalization.
Visualizes output gain.
The first model in this legendary line of EQ modules, it remains a classic and still in use by many engineers. It has 4 bands with a sweepable mid Q. The HF and LF can be switched to Bell/Shelf modes with a degree of boost/cut by +/- 15db.
Switches the low frequency band’s bell curve on and off.
Adjusts low frequency band gain.
Adjusts the low band frequency. The following choices are available:
30Hz
50Hz
100Hz
200Hz
300Hz
450Hz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the width of the filter (Q).
Adjusts the low-mid band frequency. The following choices are available:
200Hz
300Hz
800Hz
1kHz
1.5kHz
2kHz
2.5kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the low-mid band filter gain. Ranges from -15dB to +15dB.
Turns the EQ on or bypasses it. Doubles as the BP button in the AFX Rack.
Adjusts the width of the high-mid band filter.
Adjusts the high-mid band frequency. The following choices are available:
600Hz
800Hz
1.5kHz
3kHz
4.5kHz
6kHz
7kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the high-mid band gain. Ranges between -15dB to +15dB.
Adjusts the high band frequency. The following choices are available:
1.5kHz
2kHz
5kHz
8kHz
10kHz
14kHz
16kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts high band gain. Ranges between -15dB to +15dB.
Turns the high band bell curve on and off.
Adjusts the high-pass filter frequency. The following choices are available:
20Hz
70Hz
120Hz
200Hz
300Hz
350Hz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the low-pass filter frequency. The following choices are available:
12kHz
8kHz
5kHz
4kHz
3.5kHz
3kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the EQ gain. You can make up for lost gain or dial out the excess as the result of EQ-ing.
Visualizes output gain.
Originally appearing in the late 80s and with proportional gain settings, the VEQ-4K features shelving HF & LF EQs with a signature combo of dip and bump right before the shelf boost and cut. The Pink module has a wider frequency range with the boost/cut and gain range above +/- 20dB.
Switches the Low Frequency bell curve On and Off.
Adjusts the low band gain.
Adjusts the low band frequency. The following choices are available:
30Hz
50Hz
100Hz
200Hz
300Hz
450Hz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the width of the filter (Q).
Adjusts the low-mid band frequency. The following choices are available:
200Hz
300Hz
800Hz
1kHz
1.5kHz
2kHz
2.5kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the low-mid band filter gain. Ranges from -15dB to +15dB.
Turns the EQ On or Off. Doubles as the BP button in the AFX Rack.
Adjusts the high-mid band width (Q).
Adjusts the high-mid band frequency. The following choices are available:
60Hz
80Hz
1.5kHz
3kHz
4.5kHz
6kHz
7kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the high-mid band gain. Ranges between -15dB to +15dB.
Adjusts the high band frequency. The following choices are available:
1.5kHz
2kHz
5kHz
8kHz
10kHz
14kHz
16kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts high band gain. Ranges between -15dB to +15dB.
Turns the High Frequency bell curve On or Off.
Adjusts the high-pass filter frequency. The following choices are available:
20Hz
70Hz
120Hz
200Hz
300Hz
350Hz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the low-pass filter cutoff frequency. The following choices are available:
3.5kHz
4kHz
5kHz
8kHz
12kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the equalizer’s output gain. This lets you make up for lost gain or dial out any excess occuring as the result of equalization.
Visualizes output gain.
A variation on the VEQ-4k Brown, which’s still a huge thing in Japan. Very close as sound to a Pultec EQ and with controls simulating valve EQ curves. This one is not just one more module strip revision, but a hardware rarity with a sound of its own.
Switches the Low Frequency bell curve On and Off.
Adjusts the low band gain.
Adjusts the low band frequency. The following choices are available:
30Hz
50Hz
100Hz
200Hz
300Hz
450Hz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the low-mid band filter width (Q).
Adjusts the low-mid band frequency. The following choices are available:
200Hz
300Hz
800Hz
1kHz
1.5kHz
2kHz
2.5kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the low-mid band filter gain. Ranges from -15dB to +15dB.
Turns the EQ On or Off. Doubles as the BP button in the AFX Rack.
Adjusts the high-mid band width (Q).
Adjusts the high-mid band frequency. The following choices are available:
60Hz
80Hz
1.5kHz
3kHz
4.5kHz
6kHz
7kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the high-mid band gain. Ranges between -15dB to +15dB.
Adjusts the high band frequency. The following choices are available:
1.5kHz
2kHz
5kHz
8kHz
10kHz
14kHz
16kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts high band gain. Ranges between -15dB to +15dB.
Turns the High Frequency bell curve On or Off.
Adjusts the high-pass filter cutoff frequency. The following choices are available:
20Hz
70Hz
120Hz
200Hz
300Hz
350Hz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the low-pass filter cutoff frequency. The following choices are available:
3.5kHz
4kHz
5kHz
8kHz
12kHz
Intermittent frequencies are also available as the knob is variable.
Adjusts the equalizer’s output gain. This lets you make up for lost gain or dial out any excess occuring as the result of equalization.
Visualizes output gain.
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5.1 Shelving EQ
A shelf type EQ is the boost or cut of all frequencies above or below the cutoff frequency. It is most commonly found on the top and bottom bands of a parametric EQ.
5.2 Bell Curve
All equalizers with peaking filters use a bell curve which makes the EQ smoothly process a range of frequencies. With the bell curve, the center frequency occurs at the top of the bell curve and is the one most affected by equalization.
5.3 Low-cut Filter
Also known as high-pass filter. There are two types of pass filters in equalization. A high-pass filter (HPF) attenuates content below a cutoff frequency, allowing higher frequencies to pass through the filter. Thus, it is commonly used for cutting low frequencies. A low-pass filter (LPF) works the opposite – it attenuates content above a cutoff frequency, letting lower frequencies pass through the filter.
