N492ME

Name: N492ME
Author: Analog Obsession

by Analog Obsession · EQ · Console mastering EQ

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Four-band mastering equalizer inspired by vintage Neumann console EQs. Free, analog-modeled plugin from Analog Obsession.

Best for: Mastering, Mix Bus. Genres: all genres.

Keywords: mastering, free, full mix, inspired by, mid/side, vintage, analog-sounding, bus processing, dual-mono, mix bus, static.

What it does

N492ME is a four-band mastering equalizer inspired by vintage Neumann console EQs.

Filter: switchable high-pass at 20, 80 or 140 Hz.
Bands: low shelf (50 to 400 Hz), low mid (600 Hz to 1 kHz), high mid (1 to 7.5 kHz) and high shelf (3 to 10 kHz), each +/-15 dB.
Modes: dual mono, stereo and mid/side, with channel or mid/side linking and separate outputs.

Version 7.0.0 is free from the developer's Patreon.

Source: Analog Obsession product page

When to use it

A mastering-oriented EQ with mid/side control for broad, stepped tone shaping on a stereo mix. Unlike paid analog-style mastering EQs such as Brainworx's Mäag Audio EQ4, which have different characters, this is the free choice.

Where to buy

Analog Obsession (via KVR Audio): Free

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