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Mastering gear refers to the equipment and tools used in the audio mastering process, which involves preparing a final mix for distribution by enhancing its overall sound quality and ensuring it meets certain technical standards. Mastering gear can include hardware processors such as equalizers, compressors, limiters, and analog-to-digital converters, as well as software plugins that simulate the effects of these tools.

The gear is used to adjust the tonal balance, dynamic range, stereo image, and other aspects of the mix to achieve a polished and cohesive final product. Effective use of mastering gear requires a thorough understanding of both the equipment and the mastering process itself. An experienced mastering engineer will be able to use their gear to make subtle adjustments that enhance the mix without introducing unwanted artifacts or compromising the integrity of the original recording.

Released in 1960

Fairchild 670 Limiting Amplifier

The Fairchild 670 Tube Limiter was the brainchild of Estonian immigrant to the USA, Rein Narma. Rein licensed the design to Sherman Fairchild and the rest as they say, is history…a legend was born.
Fairchild 670
Released in 1994

Manley Stereo Variable MU Limiter Compressor

There are few modern classics in the world of professional studio effects hardware, but the Manley Stereo Variable MU limiter compressor is most definitely one such processor. An all-tube limiter built in the great tradition of the Fairchild 660, the Manley Stereo Variable MU has been a cherished part of many studios for decades.
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Released in 1996

Maselec MEA-2 Precision Stereo Equaliser

The Maselec MEA-2 is a stereo or 2-channel, four-band precision analogue equaliser with stepped Q/shelf, frequency and cut/boost controls on each band. It is designed for recording and mastering applications where ultimate sonic performance, musicality and precision are required.
Maselec MEA-2
Released in 1997

Avalon Design AD2055 Music Equaliser

The Avalon AD2055 Pure Class A music equaliser is the most powerful, low noise parametric equaliser available today, or at least it was. Designed to optimise absolute signal integrity and musical performance.
Avalon Design AD2055
Released in 1998

Manley Massive Passive Stereo Tube EQ

The Manley Massive Passive is one of the very few highly regarded equalisers ever made. There is the Pultec EQ, and then there is the Manley Massive Passive. Sure, it is a parametric EQ, but with a twist!
Manley Massive Passive
Released in 1999

Maselec MLA-2 Compressor

The Maselec MLA-2 is a stereo or 2-channel compressor with stepped drive (input gain), ratio, attack and release time and output gain controls. For optimum transparency and freedom from noise the MLA-2 employs a non-VCA design.
Maselec MLA-2
Released in 2001

Maselec MLA-4 Multiband Compressor

The Maselec MLA-4 is a multiband Compressor / Expander developed from the popular MLA-3 with added expander functions for all frequencies.
Maselec MLA-4
Released in 2002

Weiss EQ1 Dual 7 Band Digital Parametric Equaliser

The Weiss EQ1 is a seven-band stereo equaliser in a league of its own. It is no coincidence that it has been a staple at world-class mastering and mixing studios for decades.
Weiss EQ1
Released in 2002

Avalon Design AD2077 Mastering Equaliser

The Avalon Design AD2077 Mastering Equaliser is an altruistic design optimising absolute signal integrity. Design features include 100% discrete pure class A signal amplifiers, state-of-the-art passive and active filter topologies and a DC coupled minimalist signal path.
Avalon Design AD2077
Released in 2003

GML Model 2030 Mastering Dynamic Range Controller

The GML Model 2030 Mastering Dynamic Gain Control is a precise tool for mastering and other critical applications where the utmost in control, flexibility, and transparency is demanded.
GML Model 2030
Released in 2005

GML Model 9500 Mastering Parametric Equaliser

The GML Model 9500 Mastering Parametric Equaliser is the Mastering Version of the GML Model 8200 Parametric Equaliser.
GML Model 9500
Released in 2007

SPL PassEQ Passive Mastering Equaliser

In the SPL PASSEQ they have revived the concept of the passive equaliser that was used in the 50’s and 60’s. The charming sound of this vintage technology combined with the modern 120V technology results in a very special equaliser.
SPL PassEQ Passive Mastering Equalizer
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