HIGH VOLTAGE AUDIO reserves the right to change the specifications or modify the designs of its equipment. Company contact information is on the last page of this manual.
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING HIGHgVOLTAGE Thank you for choosing products from HIGH VOLTAGE AUDIO. We expect you will be satisfied with the quality, performance and value of our products, which are made possible through careful design and construction choices. ABOUT HIGH VOLTAGE AUDIO HIGH VOLTAGE AUDIO is a manufacturer of boutique audio electronics based in Australia.
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This allows for minute corrections to be performed with the x½ multiplier or larger cut/boosts with either the x1 or x2 multiplier selected. The powerful gain multiplier feature allows for the HVA-NEQ to be easily adapted to mixing applications where a greater cut/boost range is desired. Each gain switch can be instantly toggled between cut, boost, or band-bypass.
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panel dB figures due to parts tolerances. The multiplier toggle will effectively provide 36 step gain controls per band! Q – BANDWIDTH Each band has a rotary control to adjust the desired bandwidth of the ‘bell’ filter, ranging between and indicated 1.0 and 3.0 (calculated). Due to parts tolerances, the Q factor may vary and typical real world measurements of the bands are more within 0.7 and 2.2.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS HIGH g VOLTAGE HVA-NEQ PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER F CAUTION: HIGH g VOLTAGE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK !! WARNING !! AC INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT ~100 - 250VAC RIGHT CHANNEL LEFT CHANNEL 50 Hz/60 Hz The rear panel features XLR INPUT and OUTPUT connectors for the LEFT and RIGHT channels.
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frequency GRAPHS (L-R mode) LF band @ 20 Hz - Conditions: Gain Max, Multiplier x1, Q: 1.6 (centered) LMF band @ 102 Hz - Conditions: Gain Max, Multiplier x1, Q: 1.6 (centered) HMF band @ 405 Hz - Conditions: Gain Max, Multiplier x1, Q: 1.6 (centered)
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HF band @ 2 kHz - Conditions: Gain Max, Multiplier x1, Q: 1.6 (centered) Q @ 2 kHz – Conditions: (HF band, including shelf) HPF – HIGH PASS FILTER...
CALIBRATION INPUT GAIN ADJUSTMENT The HVA-NEQ has internal INPUT GAIN adjustment trimmers for both channels and is calibrated before shipment. If further adjustment is required, unity gain calibration can be performed as follows: 1. Ensure the equipment is powered OFF and the IEC power cable is unplugged, but the XLR input and output cables are connected.
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8. Carefully POWER OFF the unit and re-assemble the lid by sliding the lid firstly toward the front of the unit at an angle, then dropping the rear of the lid into the enclosure. Screw the four (4) Philips head screws back into the enclosure.
MAX INPUT LEVEL ~+21.5dBu MAX OUTPUT LEVEL ~+21.5dBu (balanced operation) Power supply All regions (100-250VAC) T500mAL SLO-BLO Replacement fuse (M205) *Specifications subject to change without notice. BLOCK DIAGRAM SHOWING SIGNAL FLOW HVA-NEQ MAIN CIRCUIT INPUT ENCODER DECODER OUTPUT BANDS BYPASS | 13...
REPAIR & WARRANTY High Voltage Audio warrant the HVA-NEQ with a warranty period of two (2) years from the date of purchase for parts and labour, subject to inspection. Products will be free of manufacturing defects. This warranty does not include damage incurred through shipment, rough user operation of the product or modifications or attempted repair by unauthorized personnel.
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