The DQ1 dynamic-equaliser is an extremely versatile processing tool that can be used for precision sculpting, creative moulding, ambient enhancement or restoration – maintaining the same unparalleled audio quality expected from Sonalksis products and making the DQ1 a unique and indispensable addition to any audio processing toolbox.

Extended information

Dynamic equalisation allows frequency sculpting beyond the limits of standard 'static' equalisers, by linking the user-defined frequency response to the audio signal level; thus frequency imbalances can be corrected psychacoustically, altering an equalisation curve dynamically on the basis of programme loudness. This makes the DQ1 extremely flexible and suitable for a variety of sound design roles, working as a perfect compliment alongside the Sonalksis SV-517 multi-style (static) EQ.

The DQ1 is a frequency sculpting processor first and foremost, appropriate more for dynamic-filtering purposes than frequency-selective dynamics, and although these two applications are to some extent interchangeable, the DQ1 will be more at home as a tool to provide gentle but precise sculpting of the audio spectrum. If greater dynamic impact is required it can be achieved with the Sonalksis CQ1, the sister product of the DQ1, which is designed primarily as a frequency-selective compressor/expander, providing a means to aggressively shape the signal dynamics of explicit frequency bands.

Technical specifications

- 4 independent bands of sophisticated yet intuitive dynamic filter control
- High quality minimum phase 'true analogue' filters using Sonalksis 'State-space' physical model
- Zero latency: absolutely no internal delay whatsoever
- Each band is switchable between dynamic or standard 'static' mode
- 64bit floating point internal precision throughout
- Ultra efficient processing, with specific optimisations for native processors
- Up to 192 kHz support
- Support for most formats on Mac & PC platforms

Minimum System Requirements:
- PC:
• Windows 2000/XP *
• Pentium III 600 MHz
• 64 MB RAM
• XVGA [High Colour 1024x768]

- Mac:
• Mac OS X
• G4 400 MHz
• 64 MB RAM
• XVGA [High Colour 1024x768]

*Although the DQ1 may run on Windows 98/ME platforms, performance will be variable depending on individual system configurations. Sonalksis make no claim to support Win 98/ME