D.W. Fearn VT-5 EQ

The D.W. Fearn VT-5 Stereo Vacuum Tube Equalizer is a dual-channel version of the acclaimed VT-4, offering a wide range of sonic control for stereo sources. Whether it be subtle fine-tuning or more aggressive transformations, the VT-5 gives you exactly what you need to bring your sonic ambitions to life.

PREMIUM COMPONENTS
Loaded with Class A triode vacuum tube stages for the input and output, the VT-5’s passive LC circuitry is derived from the VT-1 VT-2 mic preamp designs. Like those preamps, the VT-5 also uses custom-made Jensen transformers to boost and balance signals as low as -10dB. The result is a flexible sonic profile that’s smooth, sweet, and never harsh even at more aggressive levels.

VERSATILE FREQUENCY CONTROL
The VT-5 sports an intuitive control scheme featuring tactile, vintage-style rotary switches with 1% metal-film resistors. Most notably, the range and shape of the frequencies and curves were determined by ear via extensive hours of listening and fine-tuning, making for an exceptionally musical equalizer that will effortlessly bring out the best qualities of your signal.

MADE FOR EVERYTHING, BUILT FOR ANYTHING
Built with sturdy heavy-gauge aluminum, each VT-5 unit is carefully stepped and tested for seamless matching between units. Whether you’re working with acoustic or electric instruments, specific tracks, or entire mixes, the VT-5 will deliver precise and satisfying coloring to your sound.

FEATURES:
Frequency response: ±0.2 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz
THD: less than 0.06%
Signal-to-Noise: better than 80 dB
Low Cut at 30, 40, 100, or 400 Hz, 0 to -18 dB shelving in 2 dB steps
Low Boost at 20, 40, 60, or 140 Hz, 0 to 16 dB shelving in 2 dB steps
Mid Cut at 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, or 700 Hz, 0 to -16 dB in 2 dB steps
High Boost at 1.5, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, or 16 kHz, 0 to 12 dB in 2 dB steps
High Bandwidth Q of 0.6, 0.8, 1.0, 1.4, or 1.7
High Frequency Cut at 1.5, 3.5, 8, or 28 kHz, 0 to -14 dB shelving in 2 dB steps
Gain adjustable from -9 to +9 dB, referenced to +4 dBm, in 3 dB steps