Shadow Hills Equinox

The Shadow Hills Industries Equinox is an all-in-one powerhouse for professional recording studios, combining a high-quality microphone preamp, a versatile summing mixer, and a comprehensive monitor controller, all within a compact 2U rack space. This unit is designed to serve as a complete small-format recording console, making it an ideal solution for studios looking to enhance their analog sound without compromising on space. With its vintage-inspired design and modern capabilities, the Equinox delivers both aesthetic appeal and cutting-edge performance.

At its core, the Equinox features two Golden Age microphone preamplifiers, known for their rich tonal characteristics and flexibility. These preamps offer 60 dB of gain, with gold-plated stepped attenuators, phantom power, and switchable output transformers, providing a choice between Steel, Nickel, and Iron transformers for a range of sonic textures from tight and punchy to warm and smooth. The 30-channel summing section is designed to provide analog warmth and depth to your digital mixes, utilizing premium components for passive summing. The master section of the Equinox includes a comprehensive monitoring setup with multiple input sources, speaker outputs, and control options, ensuring precise and reliable monitoring throughout the recording and mixing process. This exceptional blend of form, function, and high-end sound makes the Shadow Hills Equinox a centerpiece for any professional audio setup.

Key Features

• 2U rack space recording console
• Two Golden Age mic preamps
• 30-channel analog summing mixer
• Mastering-quality monitor control
• Switchable output transformers: Steel, Nickel, and Iron
• Supports up to 3 sets of studio monitors
• Built-in Talkback Mic and Cue output
• Requires separate 2U power supply (Not Included)

• General
  • Type: Microphone preamp, summing mixer, monitor controller
  • Format: Small-format recording console
  • Rack Spaces: 2U
  • Chassis: 19-inch rack-mount
• Channels
  • 2-channel microphone preamp
  • 30-channel analog summing mixer
• Microphone Preamps
  • Gain: 60 dB
  • Attenuators: 24-position, gold-plated stepped
  • Phantom Power: 48V
  • Pad: -20 dB
  • Phase Reverse: Yes
  • Direct Input: 1/4″ DI input
• Output Transformer Matrix
  • Steel: Punchy, tight, most color, biggest low end
  • Nickel: Clear, smooth transients, subtle
  • Iron: Warm, round, detailed mid-range
• Summing Network
  • 30 channels, passive
  • Buss Bars: Copper
  • Resistors: Esoteric resistors
  • Channel Distribution: DAW inputs 3-24 (stereo), DAW inputs 25-32 (mono)
  • Signal Path: Through Golden Age amplifiers, selectable output transformers
• Monitor Section
  • Input Sources: 4 selectable (DAW 1-2, MIX 3-32, EXTERNAL, MIC PRE)
  • Speaker Outputs: 3 pairs (switchable)
  • Monitor Level: 24-step control
  • Features: Monitor Level DIM switch, Talkback Mic, Cue output, Stereo/Mono switch
  • Cue Output: Independent of Monitor Level, switches to Talkback signal when engaged
• Connectors
  • Inputs: Analog DB25, Analog XLR
  • Outputs: Analog DB25, Analog XLR
  • Balanced XLR Inserts: On 2-buss for external processing
• Power Supply
  • Requires external Shadow Hills Power Supply (Not Included)
• Construction
  • Sturdy steel case, black Bakelite-style knobs
• Additional Features
  • “Magic-eye” VU meters
  • Esoteric Holco metal film resistors in summing buss
  • Talkback mic with dim feature
  • Phantom power, polarity, and pad switches on mic preamps
• Operation
  • Allows for the selection between different console textures for summing and preamp outputs
  • Monitor section allows toggling between DAW and Equinox-summed mixes