Buzz Audio REQ 2 2 VS Maselec MEA 2 EQ Review

[@benjamin_hill]

Buzz low end sounds like a wider bell. Also less defined, but definitely bigger. The stereo field seems to narrow somewhat when changing to the Buzz vs the MEA, and it sounds a little veiled up top. Depends what you're looking for the eq to do in your chain I guess, but as a MEA owner I'm not planning on making any changes.

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

And as an MEA-2 owner you would be slightly biased 😉

[@benjamin_hill]

@@AudioAnimalsStudio not particularly, just commenting on what I heard. I’ve flipped plenty of gear when I’ve come across something that works better for me, or better as part of my total chain. The Buzz is a high end piece, but not what I’d be chasing from an EQ. I completely get why others may prefer it. The joys of so many great options these days.

[@DnBLand81]

i know you are in love for Buzz but i like more mea 2...the feeling to me is like it has a better response on the trasients

[@rebertaschb3736]

Thank you !! i live very far away where we dont get to demo these 🙌🏽

[@NoQualmsTheArtist]

The Buzz sounds more sophisticated but at the same time more boring. Maselec MEA2 is definitely the EQ I would choose 🤘🏾😁

[@fabriekaudio]

What a lovely equalizers! Have you A/B the Maselec with the Acustica Ivory5? I was always curious to hear the difference between then.

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

I did a while back. I didn't find them to be all that similar. Do they state it is an emulation or based on the MEA-2?

[@fabriekaudio]

@@AudioAnimalsStudio Thx for answering. They don't claim that officially, but all the Ivory collection have all the same interface from the Maselec's console. And the SPL-PQ against the PA version, how it sounds? Once again, thank you so much for your content.

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

@FABRIEK Audio yeah I think the similarity may just go as far as having a similar layout. The PQ match up pretty well. Will shoot a comparison video of this in future.

[@beyond9109]

That buzz low end just hit different. Very nice. Overall it also sounds more musical and dimensional making the Maselec sound more clinical during the A/B. I cant afford either but if I could it would be the Buzz.

[@danieldavies7308]

I prefer the buzz. The buzz seems to make audio pop forward out of the speakers more than the Maselec, which I prefer. The Maselec sounds wider, which I don’t like. The Buzz makes me think of the word “sparkly”, because the top end sounds like it’s dancing around, again which I prefer. The Maselec is more subtle, smooth and clean to my ear. I prefer a little bit of excitement, without messing up overall frequency balance, which is exactly what the Buzz seems to do for me. That’s my dream EQ for sure 👍 Thanks Paul

[@Iwillownyouandbehappy]

Buzz is fullHD and Maselec is 4K

[@Mixedbydavey]

Which options have you picked with low filter and transformer for the buzz?

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

Both of our ones are the same. Active low and transformers.

[@Mixedbydavey]

@@AudioAnimalsStudio nice! Seems there are two transformer options. LL1517 or LL1684. Which one you recommend?

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

@dizz1 to be honest I just chose the more expensive one

[@OfficialAlexZitto]

Can the Buzz be used on the mix buss and also for mastering ? I think I want the best for my mix. Thanks

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

It can be used anywhere you want to use it. Use it for tracking if you want.

[@OfficialAlexZitto]

@@AudioAnimalsStudio Thanks for the input 🙏🏾

[@vicneve1169]

Yes. The Buzz sounds the best. Without a doubt. This video made me change my mind. I want one extra equalizer besides my SPL Passeq. I was thinking to buy a 3 grand equalizer. But I will save some more money now😊

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

Did you see my previous video comparing 4 EQs in different price ranges. 3k 5.5k the buzz masekec 7k. The 5.5k SPL PQ, buzz and maselec made the 3k EQ sound like a toy in comparison. I'd highly recommend saving for a Buzz. It screams quality.

[@1kingstan795]

What about the Chandler limited Eq Curve Bender Hardware would this be in the same ball park

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

It's a great sounding EQ that would certainly be in and amongst the big boys.

[@olololo883]

Thank you for the test!

[@Ve8g]

All are great. But i find MEA2 more define, more precise.

[@Sance21]

How would you rate the Buzz against the GOLY Porter Grinder EQ?

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

The Buzz is the best EQ I've ever used. The PG I've only used a handful of times but did like it. I would need to have them side by side to make an informed choice.

[@vicneve1169]

80% of the time I prefered the Buzz. I am thinking of selling a lot from my mastering chain and buy the Buzz just for making individual instruments and busses sound amazing. Is that an overkill? I can master my music by Audio Animals 😊😊

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

The Buzz EQ is special. Having that in your chain is never overkill.

[@kevinbatchelor9566]

To me, the Buzz just sounds cleaner and maybe has lower self noise/distortion? Both are obviously incredible pieces of kit. The Buzz seems to take the prize though.

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

These were my findings too

[@johnlemak4680]

Have you used the Knif Soma or Eska?

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

Yes all the Knif stuff is really good.

[@jasonalemon5874]

@@AudioAnimalsStudio which would you prefer for modern pop music and has a better transient response? eska or maselec rev 7?

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

@jasonalemon5874 for me personally the Maselec.

[@b.hornetiii.6771]

Maselec sounds exciting and alive, yeah ... :))

[@Somebodysomewhere2]

i'd go with the buzz too for me personally ,but if i had the money i'd have both .Buzz for more organic music ,maselec for more electronic music

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

Bet you can't wait for yours to arrive.

[@Somebodysomewhere2]

@@AudioAnimalsStudio that will be a happy day !🙂

[@TheBuzzmanProject]

Is it possible to cut frequencies with these boxes? 😂

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

Yes an EQ can both cut and boost even in the analogue domain. If you look closely turning left will cut and right will boost. Just like a like a plugin emulation would do if you are more familiar with that. The Maselec now has a plugin emulation out you can demo to get your head around what a cut and boost is. Hope this helps.

[@vidworxsfx]

To me the Buzz has more depth very noticeable on the guitar piece as well as the lows seem a tiny bit more punchy and less boxy so while both sound great I do like the sound of the Buzz slightly better overall.

[@RichieOtu-u6k]

Buzz is low and mid seemed more pushed forward and smeared at the top. maselec has more clarity and definitely more versatile when it comes to genres, it does take a small L on the low end in comparison but the clarity and definition is undefeated. i would go the maslaec

[@pierre-lucdarveau1491]

haha.. sorry, professional deformation. I have the maselec rev 7, maybe I will sell it... I will listen your video about the buzz only. thanks for this video.

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

Both EQ's are brilliant, I personally wouldn't sell it. I would have them both.

[@sunnybhatiamusic]

🔥🔥

[@pierre-lucdarveau1491]

Need to match the curve in plugin doctor do

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

Here we go. Always one

[@stevenburns1902]

@@AudioAnimalsStudio lmao... great demo mate!

[@MSDMNRBERLIN]

sounds like the Maselecs low band frequency is actually higher than the Buzz

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

both go up to +8db but of course one can be more subtle that the other.

[@MSDMNRBERLIN]

@@AudioAnimalsStudio I meant that the actual frequency is higher than what it says, or eventually the Q value might be a bit wider. The ow boost sounded like it affected more frequencies (or higher frequencies than on the Buzz) :)

[@AudioAnimalsStudio]

@MSDMNRBERLIN Yes, this could be the case. The two units are visually matched as close as possible. This is the kind of thing I want to hear when switching between the two units.

[@alejandrososa7465]

Buzz.