Although Calrec no longer manufactures analog audio gear, their older Polar consoles featuring the 1549 4-band parametric EQ remain legendary. The circuit has since become a favorite among DIYers, and now it is available as a kit for the 500-series from DBDawg Audio.

CEQ Features:

• Wima capacitors, metal film resistors
• Bournes potentiometers
• relay-controlled Q, shelving, and bypass
• 4-band parametric, bell/shelf switch on high and low band

Price:

• $375 for full kit
• $165 for partial kit (contains only PCB, faceplate, pots/knobs)
• $580 for assembled/tested

More Information:

• Available from dBDawgAudio
• View the associated GroupDIY White Market thread