Solid State 2 Rack Space Mic Pre EQ Combo in the Style of Pultec.
2 Spaces are better than one!
When this came out, people said - "Don't go looking for deals on a MKI, because there is none!"
This is a great sounding unit, especially as a D.I.
Think of this as a Pultec EQ with a Mic Pre built in.
Made in the Far East but with a small batch philosophy... it's a really well made unit with some weight to it, thanks to the transformer but also the metal chasis.
The 18Xs is a fully fledged mic pre and passive EQ. At the left-hand end are the input and output gains, Hi Z instrument input with activation LED, and five backlit push buttons for mic/line, polarity, 48V phantom, mute and EQ in/ out. The middle section handles the EQ.
This is very similar to the Pultec EQP-1A, with a low frequency shelf, high frequency peak and low pass filter. Also Pultec-like are the independent boost and cut controls for the low band, and bandwidth control (sharp to broad) for the high peak.
This Used item is in Very Good+ condition with some minor Rack Rash and wear.
Comes with the power cord.