Description
This UREI equaliser has been refurbished in our workshops and the power supply recapped. There are no electrolytic caps in the audio path. This 546 has the optional XLR connectors on the back panel and the photos show the EQ for sale
Vintage equaliser from UREI. The 546 is a two-channel, four band parametric equaliser with variable high- and low-pass filters and input gain controls. In usual UREI fashion, the ergonomics and signal path have been honed to perfection , producing a highly useable, efficient EQ
Each band has a push-pull, in / out switch to bypass that band only. Each channel has a bypass switch and this 546 has been modified with a filter bypass switches. In bypass bandwidth is extended to 200 KHz
The 546 is easy to use with plenty of scope in the controls and well-judged linearity. The tightest filter setting has a high Q is suitable for notching out problem frequencies. At broader settings each band is wider & smoother. The 546 turns out to be my favourite bass equaliser – it’s easy to put weight into a bass sound, or warmth, or depth without it sounding wooly
“There’s also a certain curiosity factor with this eq. Every engineer that’s been in my studio since I got it has immediately zoned in on the 546 and been intrigued with it. There were only about 1,000 made, I believe, so it’s not something everyone has seen”
“Very useful piece of gear IMHO! Good for notching out annoying freq’s in guitars/vocals. You may find you like on a variety of sources”
“A friend was clearing out his studio of older stuff and gave me his a few years ago. It sounds good, great for bass, guitars or vocals. Mine seems a bit sensitive to overload, probably needs new caps.
The 546 was original UREI [United Recording Electronics Industries] gear from their Sun Valley days, and was pre – JBL. I think 70’s.”
“It’s a great parametric EQ for the price that they seem to fetch. They do not have a lot of headroom (which is a problem with lots of parametrics) but you can generally work around it. Not a warm or sweet sounding EQ but great for surgical stuff like fixing bad kicks, vocals, etc”
In very good used condition. Has minor rack rash & case marks but it’s in great shape for a vintage piece. All knobs are original & in good condition Refurbished & psu recapped. Tested & working 100%. Photos show the EQ for sale
