I am looking for a parametric equalizer to help me smooth out my room's response. At the moment I found 2 for under $100, both pro-audio units by Behringer (which I understand is a "decent" but not high-end brand).
On the one hand I can get the Ultra-Curve DSP8000, which is a fully digital 31-band equalizer and DSP, but it needs to convert my analog signal to digital, then process it, then convert back to analog. I've heard that it introduces hiss and digital noise into the signal, however -- not a huge deal for a DJ rig but more noticeable on a hi-fi home setup.
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/DSP8024.aspx (This is the slightly newer DSP8024 model)
On the other hand I can get the Tube Ultra-Q T1951 which is a fully analog model that I believe uses vacuum tubes. It obviously offers less features, but will it sound better overall assuming I can get an equal curve? I understand that analog gear does color the sound but that it sounds far more pleasant than digital artifacts and is even preferred by some.
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/T1951.aspx
Has anyone had experience with either of these units, or any recommendations for a different parametric equalizer for under $100 used?
On the one hand I can get the Ultra-Curve DSP8000, which is a fully digital 31-band equalizer and DSP, but it needs to convert my analog signal to digital, then process it, then convert back to analog. I've heard that it introduces hiss and digital noise into the signal, however -- not a huge deal for a DJ rig but more noticeable on a hi-fi home setup.
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/DSP8024.aspx (This is the slightly newer DSP8024 model)
On the other hand I can get the Tube Ultra-Q T1951 which is a fully analog model that I believe uses vacuum tubes. It obviously offers less features, but will it sound better overall assuming I can get an equal curve? I understand that analog gear does color the sound but that it sounds far more pleasant than digital artifacts and is even preferred by some.
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/T1951.aspx
Has anyone had experience with either of these units, or any recommendations for a different parametric equalizer for under $100 used?
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