LAB:ONE ReQ·131 Instruction Manual - page 6
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ReQ·131 Instruction Manual
v1.2
The FREQUENCY BANDS are set so they can manipulate the specific frequencies they are set to. They can
be used to attenuate the set frequency between minimum and maximum dB range, set by the SIGNAL
PATH AND DB MODE dropdown. The bandwidth (known as ‘Q’ in equalizer terms) is specifically set at
1/3
rd
Octave. This allows you to create ‘curves’ with the faders, without ‘overlapping’ of frequency bands
(prevents possible phase shifting or other undesired audible side effects). If you push two bands side by
side on the ReQ·131, then the combination of both bands would make a wider ‘band’. This is how
equalizers of this design should work. All faders as of v1.2 now indicate a percentage figure, so if you are in
12dB mode and have the fader set to +75%, the fader would attenuate +9dB at the chosen, if set to -50%,
the fader would attenuate the signal -6dB at the chosen frequency.
The SIGNAL PATH AND DB RANGE dropdown display allows the user to select between 15 options;
these are a combination of 3 signal paths and 5dB modes. See the
‘Selecting the Signal Path and dB
ranges’ for more information.
The HEAR EQ button is a new approach to equalisation for ReQ·131, in that you can hear the effect of
your equalisation settings by turning this feature on. See the ‘HEAR EQ mode and how it works’ section
for a more in-depth explanation.
The dB RANGE displays are dynamic labels which update in accordance to the SIGNAL PATH AND
dB RANGE dropdown. They will display the maximum and minimum dB settings for that active mode.
The BYPASS SWITCH is used to enable / disable / bypass the ReQ·131.
The PATCH SELECTOR is used to save, load and browse presets for the ReQ·131
The TAPE STRIP is used to show the name of the device. Double click to rename the device.
The FOLD / UNFOLD arrow is used to minimize or maximize the Rack Extension.
The INPUT and OUTPUT LEDs are used to assess initial input levels pre-EQ, and final output levels
post-EQ and post-Filters. See ‘Working with the ReQ·131’ for more details on usage.