The Son of "Q" For Professional Audio Applications Some testimonials from our customers

 

Like father, like son, sometimes the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.  Akin to the Model Q, there is something unique about the Son of Q that distinguishes it from all the rest of the power products on the market.  In a recording environment, the most obvious difference is an extremely low noise floor that permits hotter tracking across the board.  To a professional, capturing low level detail is essential to create a live environment and add excitement to the mix.   (Often they pay for themselves in downtime saved from troubleshooting noise gremliins in the studio.)  Because of a substantially lower noise floor, mikes can be tracked much hotter without annoying noise or hiss to mask detail in low level signals.  Outboard racks run "quiet as a clam" (to quote Mr. Roger Nichols) and musician's racks almost never bring noise into the studio.  These systems have been measured to reduce digital jitter by as much as 67% which is unheard of in any digital environment without balanced power.  (See Mark Frink's reveiw of the Model 2R in Articles Section.)  The only thing better for mastering is the Model Q for hearing a full range mix, but compared to mixing without one, the difference in fidelity with a Son of Q is astonishing.  The Son of Q is a highly cost effective rack unit used by numerous professional engineers in pro-tools studios.  ("I refuse to work in a studio without one." states Mr. Nichols.)  The Son is offered in 3 different sizes. The original Son of Q model has a 1500 Watt capacity and plugs into any standard 15-amp 120-volt wall outlet as does it's smaller sibling, the Son of Q Jr., which has a 1000 Watt AC load capacity.  The largest of the three, the Son of Q Sr. can drive 2000 Watts of load but it requires a full sized 20-amp outlet such as the kind found near most modern kitchen countertops.  They run silently emitting no audible noise.  They run luke water warm at the most when loaded up to full capacity.  The entire Son of Q line has been thoughtfully designed with many years of balanced power manufacturing experience behind them. They are the new generation of standard systems that we build, refined beyond any product that we have ever offered in their price range.  Son of Qs have a simple yet elegant appearance. They feature an anodized aluminum front panel that is available in black or silver.  On the front panel there are 2 LED indicator lights, one above the input power switch and one above the output standby switch that monitor power status at the input and at the output of the unit.  The input power LED doubles as a TVSS status light that indicates active surge protection when lit.  On rare occasion if it stops working and the output light still works, that means that the surge protector has taken a big hit and expired.  In the rare event that this happens, the Son of Q transformer's grounded Faraday shield maintains excellent backup surge protection until the TVSS can be replaced.  On the back panel, there are 12 outlets provided.  A GFCI outlet is independent from the front standby switch and is constantly left turned on for use with components that require continuous power for a clock or to maintain memory.  Of the 10 remaining outlets, 6 (white) are for analog components such as self-powered monitors, amplifiers, pre amps, crossovers etc. and 4 (gray) are specially filtered outlets for digital gear.  (Simple plug strips can be added to rack rails by the dozen.)  A circuit breaker on the rear panel protects the system from overload and from potential short circuit fire hazards in electrical power cords and downstream connected equipment.  Open the lid on a Son of Q and see for yourself how well made these systems truly are.  There is no skimping on how Son of Qs are designed and built.  All three models use isolation transformers with an enormous mass that rival competitors' products with twice the current rating.  The Son of Q Jr. is modestly rated at 1000 Watts with a transformer that compares to our competitors' 20-amp systems.  The Jr.'s heart is massive but the Son of Q Sr. is nearly twice the size.  Son of Q transformers are designed to operate with an extremely low impedance and a very low magnetic flux density.  This means that under load, they operate with a lot of magnetic headroom left in reserve and they can transfer current quickly upon demand to amplifier power supplies when a large transient occurs.  Their magnetic shields allow for use near sensitive equipment such as single-coil pickups and tape machines.  Most of today's project recording studios do not require a high level of continuous current to operate efficiently.  The power supplies simply do not have the mass and size that require a constant high current power source but at times they do demand high current in short bursts, especially class AB monitor amps and self-powered speakers.  The Son of Qs like the Model Qs are one of the few power products in the marketplace that routinely maintain a high power factor when used with high current pulse demand loads.  They actually enhance playback quality rather than get in the way and make an amplifier sound compressed.  Son of Qs are designed to be a perfect fit in project studios with small to medium sized boards, an outboard rack or two, a keyboard setup and self-powered monitors (or modestly sized monitor amps.)  Like the Model Q, their performance specifications are rated for top engineers and professionals in the industry but their price is more affordable.  Son of Qs meet the highest performance standards in the power industry -- standards that we ourselves created because we have been building balanced power products longer than all others.  Equi=Tech literally wrote the book on balanced power.  (1996 National Electrical Code Art. 530 Part "G" and 2002 NEC Art. 647 were written by Equi=Tech's President.  The new 2006 IEEE Greenbook now credits Equi=Tech and lists balanced power as a recommended method of eliminating noise in data processing systems.)  The balanced power revolution started here in the early 90s and we have been setting the standards for a very long time.  It's no wonder that we do it so well.  From the very beginning, Equi=Tech has been making new strides into uncharted territory.  Proprietary component specifications and numerous US patents provide only a hint of the expertise we have acquired through years of experience and innovation.  We are true pioneers and the Son of Q is a fine example of what we build.  Equi=Tech products have earned many awards as well as a reputation in audio/video, television, theater, sporting and  performance venues, R&D and scientific environments for effectiveness, reliability and as the power product of choice by top professionals around the world.

Son of Q Specifications

Model#	Product Name	Output Voltage	Surge Protection	GFCI Protection	Output Capacity	#Circuits Size	#Outlets Type	Input Voltage	Wt. lbs.
1R	Son of Q Jr.	120/60 VAC	240 Joules	Yes	1000 VA	1-10A	12-15A	120 VAC	48 lbs 22 kg
1R-E	Son of Q Jr. E	230/115 VAC	240 Joules	Yes	1000 VA	1-5A	8-13A IEC Std.	230 VAC	50 lbs 23 kg
1.5R	Son of Q	120/60 VAC	240 Joules	Yes	1500 VA	1-15A	12-15A	120 VAC	60 lbs 27 kg
2R	Son of Q Sr.	120/60 VAC	240 Joules	Yes	2000 VA	1-20A	10-15A 2-20A	120 VAC	63 lbs 28 kg
2R-E	Son of Q Sr. E	230/115 VAC	240 Joules	Yes	2000 VA	1-10A	8-13A IEC Std.	230 VAC	65 lbs 30 kg

Standard Features
 

Bifilar Wound Isolation Transformer -- This patented method of winding AC power transformers is the most accurate way of all to achieve a perfectly balanced output.  It is a feature that increases the performance of Equi=Tech products above all others.  Perfect balance is one of the most critical of all design specifications to consider when providing a balanced power system for sensitive electronics.  Because of this feature, Equi=Tech's balanced power systems provide a wider bandwidth of noise attenuation than any other product in the marketplace.  To get the best performance from one's electronics, a perfectly mirrored output stage is crucial.  This is especially true for today's high resolution digital electronics.  The result is greater definition in video and smoother and more detailed highs in music without excessive sharpness or an annoying edge.  IT and other computer related systems benefit from this feature with faster throughput and fewer data errors.  Magnetic and Faraday Shielding -- These are expensive but worthwhile features built into every system we offer.  The shields work to eliminate noise from the outside world as well as to protect nearby electronics from magnetic stray field radiation.  Unlike similar products, Equi=Tech systems are safe to use near sensitive equipment.  Highly Effective Redundant Surge Protection -- A dual stage transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS) is provided as a spike protection device rated at 240 joules.  But count on Equi=Tech to add a thoughtful extra touch to our products.  No surge suppressor made can be guaranteed to last forever.  All are designed to be sacrificed for the sake of protecting your equipment in extreme circumstances that do happen.  So unlike most other products in the marketplace, a useful status indicator light lets you know when your system has taken too many hits from nuisance voltage spikes and the time has come to replace the surge protection unit.  Though they typically last for many years, the surge module is easy and inexpensive to replace.  After all it's better to know you have lost surge protection when it happens than to encounter a serious spike and lose your valuable components because of a worn out TVSS that you didn't realize had already taken all it could handle.  But that's not all that we provide.  As a redundant line of defense, grounded electrostatic shielding between the power transformer coils shunt dangerous voltage spikes, even huge spikes up to several thousand volts for additional protection and piece of mind. Digital Equipment Outlets -- These filtered outlets provide additional high frequency noise attenuation and isolation for switching power supplies found in most typical digital electronics.  These outlets are designed for use with PC or MAC based hard disk recording platforms, CD and DVD laser recorders, DAT machines, ADATs, digital effects gear, synth racks, A-D and D-A converters, automation controls and other high resolution digital gear. Unswitched Outlet -- An entire theater, audio system or data processing system can be turned off and on from the front panel by using the front standby switch.  As a convenience, one outlet on the back panel remains on all the time for equipment that uses a date/time clock such as TIVOs, VCRs, PVRs, DVRs or other components that require constant power for volatile memory. 100% Passive Circuitry -- There are no active components used in our systems.  There is nothing that will burn out or degrade from heat over time or from years of rugged use.  Some systems you may encounter employ semiconductor devices to drive the outputs or soft-start relays to compensate for a low quality isolation transformer with high inrush current -- not Equi=Tech!  There is simply nothing in our systems to wear out or degrade over time from heavy usage or from heat.  We invest money in our systems where it rightfully belongs, in well designed high quality components.  So the next time you are watching a live broadcast of the Super Bowl or Presidential Inauguration, keep in mind that Equi=Tech is there running the show because top engineers know that there are times when equipment failure is not an option.  Ruggedness, reliability and the most refined balanced power technology on Earth is why the top professionals in many technical fields choose Equi=Tech.  High Efficiency -- Our systems are the most efficient of their kind in the world.  This means that you waste no power running an Equi=Tech to drive your electronic components.  Even when they are driven hard, they generate very little heat.  Most of the time, they barely run warm.  They draw very little power in idle mode and can be left turned on practically forever, ready to meet the toughest power demands in an instant. In operational mode, they waste almost no electricity at all.  They draw about as much power as what they are asked to put out.  With a typical 97%+ efficiency rating, they easily outclass similar power products and do so in an elegant, safe and environmentally friendly way. ANSI/UL Tested -- Equi=Tech products have been tested and certified to meet ANSI/UL Standard #1012 which is the most rigorous and demanding of all industry standards for Class A (high voltage) power distribution equipment.  No one other than Equi=Tech makes a balanced power systems that meets the design criteria and safety testing procedures required by this standard.  Since we initiated the balanced power revolution in the early 90's we remain the only manufacturer of balanced power systems that is committed to meeting the high performance and safety standards required by professional engineers.  Equi=Tech makes the only systems that meet stringent OSHA standards governing safety in the workplace.  Not only do OSHA associates, engineers and inspectors approve our products, they have also been known to marvel at the excellence of their design and build.  Electricity can be a dangerous thing if there are undetected flaws in non listed equipment or equipment inspected to meet inappropriately low standards.  Beware of power products listed as "Audio Equipment" to circumvent ANSI/UL Standard #1012 (the power standard) just to get a UL listing label of any kind.  You wouldn't want that anymore than you would want beef from the supermarket inspected to dog food standards.  Who would want a non-standard or unlisted power product in their workplace or in their home anyway?  Unlike other manufacturers of balanced power products, we cut no corners in the design and fabrication of our systems.  As we should, we take electrical safety as seriously as performance and we go the extra mile to prove it.  We are professionals.  We are a company of conscientious people who value our integrity and demonstrate it by how we build what we sell.  Our products are the real deal in every imaginable way. Lifetime Warranty -- Only Equi=Tech offers a lifetime warranty on the most expensive component and heart of the system, the power isolation transformer.  We are so confident that our systems will last a lifetime, we offer this transformer replacement warranty for as long as the original chassis remains in tact and its the only transferable warranty of its kind.  No questions asked.  If for any reason (other than abuse) the transformer fails, we will replace it at our expense and charge only for nominal shipping and handling costs.

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Additional Specifications
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Nominal Input Voltage	120 VAC
Nominal Output Voltage	120 VAC
Transformer Impedance	2.8%
Isolation (CMRR)	100dB
TVSS	240 Joules
Voltage Regulation (NLA/FLA)	+/-  2.5%
Max. Temp. Rise (at perimeter)	28 C.
Total Relative Stay field	<10-3@ .1M
Noise Level	<.1 Sones @ 1M
EMI/RFI Filter	-30dB>100kHz

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