The Cello Audio Palette is a legendary analog equalizer that, even decades after its release, remains the ultimate tool for precise tonal control in the high-end audio world. Designed by Mark Levinson under his Cello Ltd. brand, this isn’t your average EQ for tweaking bass or treble—it’s a sonic scalpel for audiophiles and mastering engineers who demand absolute precision in shaping sound. Imagine being able to fine-tune every frequency band of your system with such detail that you unlock layers of music you didn’t even know were there. That’s the kind of magic the Cello Audio Palette delivers.
*Requires Master Power Supply
*Comes with 30ft umbilical
*Ships via private courier
- Production
- 1998
- Condition
- 9/10
- Serial No.
- 0736
- Restoration
- Powered by Master Supply for testing
- All inputs and outputs verified
- All pots and switches work well, including gain and EQ
- Internal visual inspection good
- Factory Specs
The Multiple Input Version (M.I.V.) Audio Palette total of four (4) inputs, one (1) Fischer 3-pin balanced and three (3) single ended.
Frequency Adjustment Controls:
25 kHz control: +/- 24 dB in 1.00 dB increments
5 kHz control: +/- 12 dB in 0.50 dB increments
2 kHz control: +/- 6 dB in 0.25 dB increments
500 Hz control: +/- 6 dB in 0.25 dB increments
120 Hz control: +/- 14.5 dB in 0.50 dB increments
15 Hz control: +/- 29 dB in 1.00 dB increments
Dimensions:
19"w / 7.4"h / 14.1"d (Audio Palette)
19"w / 3.9"h / 8.5"d (Master Supply)
Shipping Weight:
41 lbs.
- Liner Notes
Richard S. Burwen developed the concept for the Audio Palette. Burwen found that certain tone control adjustments were necessary to obtain the most natural, lifelike sound from recordings. Cello has identified the major cause of sonic problems in recordings as the tonal balance that has been adjusted by the recording and mastering engineers in the studio. Each engineer uses a monitoring system that is unique. Because the tonal balance of each system is different, each recording is different. Engineers primarily use equalization to optimize tonal balance for the best sound on their system. The Audio Palette advances musical realism more than any other single component. Tonal balance can be corrected from the most delicate and subtle adjustments for the best recordings, to the most extreme and dramatic adjustments for vintage material, in order to restore the vitality and life to recordings of music without sonic deterioration. The Audio Palette is used by record companies, mastering laboratories, and also by discriminating home listeners.
- Shipping
- To ensure safe arrival, we often use private couriers. These are transporters in Sprinter Vans or pulling covered trailers often moving art and antiques across the country. Absolutely the safest way to ship short of you picking it up yourself. This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $250, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 8830109221085
The Cello Audio Palette is a legendary analog equalizer that, even decades after its release, remains the ultimate tool for precise tonal control in the high-end audio world. Designed by Mark Levinson under his Cello Ltd. brand, this isn’t your average EQ for tweaking bass or treble—it’s a sonic scalpel for audiophiles and mastering engineers who demand absolute precision in shaping sound. Imagine being able to fine-tune every frequency band of your system with such detail that you unlock layers of music you didn’t even know were there. That’s the kind of magic the Cello Audio Palette delivers.
*Requires Master Power Supply
*Comes with 30ft umbilical
*Ships via private courier
