Heritage Audio
Heritage Audio Lang Electronics PEQ-2 Passive Program Equalizer
Best passive equalizer for professional engineers seeking vintage character and precision.
Rediscover audio history with the Heritage Audio PEQ-2, an authentic reissue of the legendary LANG PEQ-2 from the 1960s. Built on the same passive design principles as Pultec EQs, this unit offers enhanced control and a sharper response, making it ideal for mix bus clarity. It boasts nearly double the frequency options of its predecessors, including independent Low Boost and Cut frequencies and a 20 kHz option for High Peak Boost. Experience natural, musical processing with custom inductors and tone capacitors for exceptional creative flexibility.
$799.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
32
/ 306
#32 in Equalizers
Price vs Category Average
-71%
Below average
Equalizer Type
Passive Program Equalizer
/ Passive Program Equalizer
Who it's for
- Engineers seeking iconic, punchy low-end weight and clarity
- Purists wanting authentic, musical vintage filter curves
- Modern producers requiring clean, high-headroom signal processing
Who should skip it
- Mixers needing surgical precision for corrective frequency work
- Home recordists on a strict budget
- Editors requiring narrow Q adjustments for notch filtering
Performance breakdown
Frequency Versatility
Twenty-six frequency options provide unmatched surgical precision for passive equalization.
Recall Accuracy
Stepped controls ensure your exact settings are repeatable for every session.
Sonic Character
Custom inductors deliver that sought-after vintage warmth and musical harmonic richness.
Mix Bus Utility
The sharper response profile makes this an ideal tool for mastering.
Build Integrity
Transformer-balanced circuitry offers robust, professional-grade signal integrity for any studio.
Creative Flexibility
Independent low-end controls allow for deep sculpting without sacrificing tonal balance.
Key Specs
Equalizer Type
Passive Program Equalizer
Connectivity
Transformer-balanced Inputs and Outputs
Control Type
Stepped controls for recall
Bandwidth
Variable for High Peak Boost
Model Number
PEQ-2
Digital/Analog
Passive
Adjustable Bandwidth
Yes
Frequency Options
26 total
Features
- Authentic reissue of the rare LANG PEQ-2
- Extended functionality over original Pultec designs
- Transformer-balanced Inputs and Outputs
- Stepped controls for easy recall
- High Peak Boost with variable Bandwidth
- Custom inductors and tone capacitors
- Independent Low Boost and Cut frequencies
- 26 total frequency options
What customers say
Users overwhelmingly regard the Heritage Audio Lang Electronics PEQ-2 as a modern classic, praising its exceptional sonic character. It successfully captures the musicality of the original Lang units, delivering a robust, weighty low end without muddiness, perfect for drums and bass. The high frequency band provides a smooth, airy lift, adding desirable sparkle to vocals and overheads without harshness. Build quality is excellent, reflecting studio grade construction. While positioned professionally, the PEQ-2 offers tremendous value by providing authentic, high end passive EQ coloration. It is an essential tool for engineers seeking that classic, warm analog polish.
Know before you buy
While it shares the passive design principles of a Pultec, the PEQ-2 offers significantly more flexibility with 26 frequency options and independent Low Boost and Cut controls. It provides a sharper, more surgical response compared to the broader, smoother curves typically found on classic Pultec units.
Yes, the PEQ-2 features stepped controls throughout. This makes it much easier to recall specific settings accurately when working on mix sessions or mastering projects.
Absolutely. Its precise frequency control and musical passive design make it an excellent choice for adding clarity and character to a full mix without sacrificing the integrity of the source audio.
No, the unit is designed for standard AC power and connects directly to your signal chain via transformer-balanced XLR inputs and outputs.
Yes, the PEQ-2 includes a variable bandwidth control for the High Peak Boost. This allows you to dial in anything from a wide, gentle shelf to a more focused, narrow boost for specific frequency shaping.
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