About the Ashly GQX-3102 Series Dual Channel 31-Band Graphic Equalizer
The Ashly GQX-3102 is a professional-grade, dual-channel 31-band graphic equalizer engineered for precise tonal control and system tuning in high-fidelity sound reinforcement and fixed installation audio systems. Each of its two independent channels provides a full complement of third-octave filters, centered on the standard ISO frequencies, allowing audio engineers to surgically correct room acoustics, eliminate feedback, and shape the overall sound signature with exceptional accuracy. This unit is a staple in applications ranging from live sound mixing and recording studios to installed systems in houses of worship, performing arts centers, and corporate AV environments where reliable, transparent signal processing is required. Its design emphasizes both sonic purity and operational durability, making it suitable for both touring and permanent installations.
Built around high-quality, low-noise analog electronics, the GQX-3102 ensures minimal signal degradation and high headroom. Each slider controls a band with a defined boost/cut range, typically ±12 or ±15 dB, providing ample adjustment for corrective and creative equalization. The unit often features additional system control functions such as a high-pass filter, input level controls, and a bypass switch for comparing the processed and unprocessed signal. The intuitive front-panel layout, with its two rows of long-throw sliders, provides immediate visual feedback of the system's frequency response curve and allows for quick, hands-on adjustments during a live event or system calibration.
Housed in a rugged, standard 19-inch rack-mount chassis, the Ashly GQX-3102 is designed for reliability and ease of integration. Its robust construction and internal power supply are built to withstand the demands of continuous use. As a tool for system optimization, it is invaluable for compensating for problematic room resonances, tailoring speaker response, and creating a stable, feedback-free gain structure before the signal reaches the power amplifiers. The combination of its precise filter set, transparent audio path, and robust build quality has established the Ashly GQX series as a trusted industry standard for engineers who require dependable and effective graphic equalization.