McIntosh has launched the new MQ112 environmental equaliser, an 8-band stereo product that allows for audio equalisation in the home.
The MQ112’s analogue equalisation feature enables listeners to adjust audio signal levels by an 12dB range at 8 key bands between 25Hz and 10kHz. The tilt knob allows for a tonal balance shift of 6dB to boost bass or treble across the frequency range, while the EQ Control in and out settings bypass equaliser circuit for a comparison of the EQ output to the original unaltered signal.
The inclusion of both balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs aim to ensure that the MQ112 is versatile for integration within any sound system and can be connected between the preamplifier and power amplifier of any audio configuration. A secondary pair of outputs allows for connection to two separate stereo systems, bi-amped between a single pair of speakers, or up to two subwoofers. In more intricate stereo systems, the MQ112 can be connected through processor loops or tape monitor record/play connections on many preamplifiers and integrated amplifiers.
Rather than room treatments, speaker placement, or reorganising an entire room to optimise the acoustics of their sound system, the MQ112 lets users fine-tune the mix and balance of frequencies to craft the ideal sonic profile for any listening space, or compensate for the imperfections in vintage recordings for the clearest reproduction of their sound.
The design of the MQ112 features all the hallmarks of McIntosh’s aesthetic, including the illuminated logo, black glass front faceplate, rotary control knobs, and aluminium end caps.