Here is the list of Bettermaker® legacy products. These are no longer manufactured, but we still provide technical support for all our customers
Bettermaker 232P MK II
Analog mastering equalizer with digital recall
Main features:
- 10 filters (5 on each channel) based on classic designs including 2 famous Pultec sections, 2 Highpass filters and 4 parametric filters with wide frequency ranges.
- Pultec section - Shelf filters based upon legendary constructions, offered in combined, matched stereo, with all the features including separate boost and attenuation knobs.
- 24dB/Oct Highpass filter, the only one on the market
- 4 Parametric filters (2 on each channel) covering form 15Hz to 15kHz.
- Full digital recall with 399 cells for your own presets.
- USB link to use the EQ’s just as you would use a plugin, including Automation.
- AU, VST, RTAS, AAX (32 & 64 bit, WIN, OSX) supported
- A/B comparing function
- Fully isolated analog and digital path for maximum separation of these two worlds.
- 11 presets to have a kick start including 4 Exclusive mastering and bus presets made by Luca Pretolesi form Studio DMI
- Stereo, Dual Mono, M/S modes!
- also available without the front panel as Bettermaker 232P MKII REMOTE - to be used with dedicated DAW plugin via USB connection.
Technical specification:
Frequency response: 5Hz to 100kHz (-0.5dB)
Dynamic range: more than 106 dB
S/N ratio: more than 104 dB
Channels: 2
Weight: 7kg
Supply voltage: 115V AC 50/60Hz or 230V AC 50Hz (depending on model)
Power consumption: 15 W
Input impedance: 10k Ohm unbalanced, 20k Ohm balanced
Output impedance: 100 Ohm unbalanced, 200 Ohm balanced
Max input level: +24dBu balanced or +18dBu unbalanced
Max output level: +24dBu balanced or +18dBu unbalanced
Unity gain: balanced: 0dB, unbalanced: -6dB
Clip detector: YES
High-pass filter: 24db/oct 18…200Hz (variable)
EQ 1 freq. range: 45…1000Hz
EQ 1 gain: -15…+15dB
EQ 1 bandwidth: 0.2oct…3oct
EQ 2 freq. range: 650…15000Hz
EQ 2 gain: -15…+15dB
EQ 2 bandwidth: 0.2oct…3oct
PEQ low freq. range: 20, 30, 60, 100Hz
PEQ high freq. range: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 16 kHz
PEQ high cut freq: 5, 10, 20 kHz 6db/oct
Preset storage capacity: 399 presets
DOWNLOADS:
EQ232P MKII plugin v 1.0.2 (VST/VST3/AU/AAX) - OSX
EQ232P MKII plugin v 1.0.2 (VST/VST3/AAX) - Windows
EQ232P MKII user manual (v2)
Studio DMI Presets for 232P MKII by Luca Pretolesi
Bettermaker C502V
Advanced 500-series analog stereo VCA compressor with M/S matrix and digital recall
Main features:
- 3 in 1 compressor - 3 different modes of compression, one original and two based on classic designs.
- 500 series
- Stereo/Dual Mono/MS (with solo function)
- Free AU, VST, RTAS, AAX, 32 & 64 bit plugin controller for digital recall
- 399 onboard presets
- onboard UNDO function
- On board high pass side chain with selectable frequencies
- Wet/Dry for both channels
- 1:2 ratio for Expansion, Transient designing
- Possibility to use different modes on different channels, even different modes on M and S in Mid Side operation.
Compression modes:
BM mode:
- This is the most gentle, but versatile mastering compression mode but with very unique attack behavior. It works for the widest range of settings. It is great on Drums, Mix Buss.
SG mode:
-This will be inspired by the classic British VCA buss compressor,
-similar parameters
-same ease of use
-It has all additional functions mentioned above, plus variable attack and release ratio.
DX mode:
-Classic aggressive American compression based on a classic 160A
-Attack and release parameters do not display as they are fixed
-It has all additional functions mentioned above vs. the original.
Technical specification:
Operating Level: +4dBu
Maximum Input: +22 dBu
Maximum Output: +22 dBu (THD <1%)
Max Gain Reduction: 25dB
Ratios: 1.5, 2, 4, 6:1 + expander 1:2
Makeup Gain: -10dB/+20dB
Attack Time: 0.1 – 250ms (mode dependent)
Release Time: 0.01 – 1,3s + auto (mode dependent)
Sidechain Filter: OFF, 60Hz, 120Hz, External
Input impedance: 10kohm + 10kohm (for balanced signal)
Output Impedance: 75ohm + 75ohm (Quasi-floating balanced output)
Frequency response: 5Hz to 20kHz; +/- 0.1dB
THD+N: <0.01%, +4 dBu, 20-20 kHz, unity gain, 20 kHz BW
CMRR: 70 dB @ 1 kHz
Crosstalk: -91 dB, 20-20kHz, +18 dBu, channel-to-channel
Maximum power consumption: 8W (250mA@+16V, 250mA@-16V for both slots)
Shipping weight: 1,3kg
Dimensions: 13.3cm x 7.6cm x 15.8cm
DOWNLOADS:
C502V plugin v 1.2.5 (VST/VST3/AU/AAX) - OSX
C502V plugin v 1.2.5 (VST/VST3/AAX) - Windows
C502V Firmware update v 1.33 - OSX
C502V Firmware update v 1.33 - Windows
C502V user manual
Bettermaker C502V demo files (58 MB .zip)
Bettermaker EQ502P
500-series stereo analog Pultec style EQ with digital recall
Main features:
- Stereo/Dual mono Pultec section- Shelf filters based upon legendary constructions, offered in combined, matched stereo, with all the features
- including separate boost and attenuation knobs.
- Full digital recall with 399 cells for your own presets
- stereo or dual mono operation
- USB link to use the EQ’s just as you would use a plugin, including Automation.
- Free AU, VST, RTAS, AAX, 32 & 64 bit plugin controller
- Steel screen isolators for maximum separation of digital and analog sections
- You can connect up to 99 EQ502P’s to one D.A.W. and control them with dedicated plugins.
- also available without front panel as Bettermaker EQ502P REMOTE
Technical specification:
Frequency response: 5Hz to 100kHz (-0.5dB)
Channels: 2
Weight: 0,5 kg
Input impedance: 20k Ohm balanced
Output impedance: 200 Ohm balanced
Max input level: +24dBu balanced or +18dBu unbalanced
Max output level: +24dBu balanced or +18dBu unbalanced
Unity gain: balanced: 0dB, unbalanced: -6dB
Clip detector: YES
P EQ low freq. range: 20, 30, 60, 100Hz
P EQ high freq. range: 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 16 kHz
P EQ high cut freq: 5, 10, 20 kHz 6db/oct
Preset storage capacity: 399 presets
Bettermaker EQ542
500-series stereo analog double parametric EQ with HPF, LPF and digital recall
Main features:
- Stereo Parametric section, two parametric filters offered in combined, matched stereo/dual mono.
- High pass section, 24 dB/oct filter with selectable frequency
- Low pass section, 12 dB/oct filter with selectable frequency
- stereo or dual mono operation
- Full digital recall with 399 cells for your own presets.
- USB link to use the EQ’s just as you would use a plugin, including Automation.
- Free AU, VST, RTAS, AAX soon, 32 & 64 bit plugin controller
- Steel screen isolators for maximum separation of digital and analog sections
- also available without front panel as Bettermaker EQ542 REMOTE
Technical specification:
Frequency response: -0.5 dB @ 10 Hz, -3 dB @ 100 kHz
THD: 0.008% (1 kHz @ +12dBu)
Channels: 2
Weight: 0,5 kg
Input impedance: 20k Ohm balanced
Output impedance: 200 Ohm balanced
Max input level: +24dBu balanced or +18dBu unbalanced
Max output level: +24dBu balanced or +18dBu unbalanced
Unity gain: balanced: 0dB, unbalanced: -6dB
Clip detector: YES
Preset storage capacity: 399 presets