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Quagliardi ColorBox Active DI – All-Discrete Active DI Box
$349.00
Fully discrete, high-headroom direct box designed for pristine signal capture with optional musical character. The Quagliardi ColorBox Active DI is powered by a ±16 V split supply and built around legendary 2520 op-amps, delivering exceptional transient response, ultra-low distortion, and the flexibility to add smooth harmonic colour via the CREAM circuit when desired.
Quagliardi 523 ParaShelving EQ – 500 Series Dual-Band Parametric EQ w/ Switchable Shelving
$1,199.00
The Quagliardi 523 ParaShelving EQ completes the Quagliardi channel strip with a refined dual-band equaliser that blends parametric precision with musical shelving curves. Each fully controllable band offers gain, frequency, and bandwidth control, with instant switching between parametric and shelving modes for both detailed correction and broad tonal shaping. Featuring True Bypass and the proprietary BLUE harmonic colouration circuit, the 523 delivers clarity, punch, and character in equal measure.
Ex Machina Soundworks TERRA – Professional 3-Way Coaxial Active Reference Monitor (Single)
$5,299.00
Professional Accuracy, Actually Accessible.
Standalone professional 3-way coaxial studio monitor delivering ±1.5dB frequency response from 40Hz–30kHz with ±15° phase coherence. TERRA is expandable with GRAVITY subwoofers for a complete 2.2 full-range monitoring system. Made from monocoque aluminum extrusion and calibrated from the driver on up, TERRA delivers pinpoint imaging, a massive sweet spot, and translation you can trust. Built like aerospace components, measured like reference instruments, priced for real studios – without the $10K+ price tag.
Single Unit
Ex Machina Soundworks GRAVITY – Passive 26cm/10″ Subwoofer (Pair)
$6,999.00
When You Just Need More.
Passive 26cm/10″ subwoofer pair designed exclusively for TERRA integration, extending TERRA into a complete 2.2 full-range monitoring system. Powered directly from TERRA’s rear-panel amplification, GRAVITY expands system response to 30Hz linear (F6 at 20Hz) via zero-phase LR4 crossover, increasing headroom while preserving phase coherence and stereo accuracy in a compact 2.2 configuration. Built like aerospace components, measured like reference instruments.
Includes:
- 2 x GRAVITY Passive Subwoofers
Ex Machina Soundworks SELENE + POSEIDON – Complete Compact 3-Way Monitoring System
$6,999.00
Compact… Complete.
Complete compact 3-way monitoring system combining SELENE coaxial monitors with dedicated POSEIDON subwoofers, powered and calibrated by the included EXCore amplifier and DSP, delivering full-range accuracy – precise bass extension, congruent imaging, and reliable translation – consistent phase coherence, and scalable immersive performance in a space-efficient format. Built like aerospace components, measured like reference instruments.
Includes:
- 2 x SELENE Compact Coaxial Passive Reference Monitors
- 2 x POSEIDON Compact Passive Subwoofers
- 1 x EXCore Amplifier and DSP Rack Unit
Ex Machina Soundworks POSEIDON – Compact Passive Subwoofer (Pair)
$1,899.00
Small Sub… Serious Throw!
Compact passive subwoofer pair engineered specifically for SELENE monitor systems. Powered by SELENE’s EXCore amplifier and DSP, POSEIDON transforms SELENE into a complete 3-way monitoring system with deeper low-frequency extension and higher headroom – through zero-phase LR4 integration – delivering accurate bass from a surprisingly small footprint. Built like aerospace components, measured like reference instruments.
Includes:
- 2 x POSEIDON Compact Passive Subwoofers
Ex Machina Soundworks SELENE – Compact Coaxial Reference Monitor System
$5,699.00
Compact Accuracy… Anywhere!
Compact coaxial studio monitor system designed for immersive and ATMOS environments. Powered by the external EXCore amplifier and DSP, SELENE delivers ±1.5dB accuracy, stable off-axis imaging, and consistent phase coherence in a scalable, installation-friendly format.
Includes:
- 2 x SELENE Compact Coaxial Passive Reference Monitors
- 1 x EXCore Amplifier and DSP Rack Unit
WesAudio ngSumBox – Next Generation Analog Summing System w/ Digital Recall, Automation & Advanced Controller Integration
$2,599.00
Experience Summing – Reimagined!
The WesAudio ngSumBox is a next-generation 18×2 analog summing system that reimagines classic summing for the modern hybrid studio. Delivering true analog depth, width, and cohesion with full digital recall, automation, and advanced controller integration, ngSumBox combines unmistakable analog sound with DAW-centric precision and workflow speed.
