Pope Audio BAX 2020 ‘Beast’ 500 Series EQ & Drive Module

The Pope Audio BAX 2020 ‘Beast’ combines analogue ‘Hi’ & ‘Lo’ frequency gain control, in a compact, simple to use module. The ‘Beast’ model utilises a Avedis 1122 DOA (discrete opamp) on the input, with another Avedis 1122 driving into a transformer on the output.

The Pope Audio BAX 2020 ‘Beast’ combines analogue ‘Hi’ and ‘Lo’ frequency gain control, in a compact, intuitive module. The ‘Beast’ model utilises an Avedis 1122 DOA (discrete Op Amp) on the input, giving the user a chance to drive the input stage to get the desired level of “flavour”. It has another Avedis 1122 driving into a transformer on the output. When not required in the signal path, the unit is in hard-bypass, meaning that the signal is left 100% unaffected by the unit.

The Baxandall equaliser is a simple shelving EQ, but unlike traditional shelving EQs a Baxandall exhibits a gently rising slope for a more natural sound, and lower phase distortion. Add top-end sparkle to a mix or stem, gently roll off unwanted ‘muddiness’ on complex acoustic instruments or drive the input harder for subtle harmonic colouration.