Bettermaker EQ 232P Remote - Manual (Page 9)

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IV. Front Panel
EQ232P Remote Only: All sections of the front panel are recreated in the Bettermaker EQ plugin. Note that
the plugin is a digital control of the analog hardware, it does not pass signal in itself. Knobs can be grabbed and
moved with the mouse, and buttons can be pressed using the mouse on screen. If you own the EQ232P Remote
model, just launch the plugin and use the mouse to control the virtual equivalents of all the following controls.
The Bettermaker EQ232P front panel is divided into 6 main sections and a clip indicator. To keep a clean
and modern design aesthetic, there are minimal line breaks on the panel. All knobs are machined out of solid
aluminum and are securely mounted to the detented digital encoders. All knobs rotate as digitally encoded
increments and decrements. The exception is the ‘Preset’ knob, which rotates as a digital encoder, but also has a
special function as a push-button menu selector.
Ergonomics
You will soon discover that the EQ232P ergonomics make this EQ comfortable, easy to use, fun and addictive!
For example, the knobs are velocity-sensitive, resulting in coarse changes when spun quickly, and very precise
fine increment/decrements when turned slowly. These knobs quickly and easily let you get to the level or
frequency you desire or perform fine increments of 0.1 dB. Experience this once and you will be hooked. The
indicator lights around the knobs and switches are easy to read and give a clear indication of the frequency,
bandwidth or decibel range, coupled with a numeric readout in the LED display whenever a knob is turned or a
bandwidth or frequency switch is pressed. The look and feel is so comfortable that you can operate this EQ in the
dark and comfortably find all the knobs just by feel.
Master Power
The Master power switch is located in the top of the left hand section.
Bypass Section
On the far left is the Bypass Section. Each filter section can be inserted (“engaged”) or bypassed as well as the
entire unit. A filter is IN when its corresponding engage button is lit. To insert the entire unit, press the ENGAGE
button at the bottom left. When a button is OUT (not illuminated), the section is relay-bypassed (hardware
bypassed) to ensure maximum sonic transparency. When the ENGAGE button is OUT , the entire unit is bypassed.
To hear any changes the EQ may be making, the ENGAGE button must be pressed (illuminated) and the individual
EQ filter section(s) must also be engaged. The unit will also pass signal in bypass when fully disconnected from
mains power. The following picture shows the EQ in a state of all filters being engaged, and in the ‘A’ comparison
mode.