Earthquaker devices Stereo Easy Listening

Stereo Easy Listening – analogue stereo amp simulator with speaker cabinet simulation

Stereo Easy Listening is a compact analogue stereo amp simulator with true stereo inputs, dual XLR outputs, headphone output, aux input and active 3-band EQ. It is designed to sit at the end of a pedalboard signal chain when you want to connect directly to a mixer, PA system, audio interface or headphones without using a conventional guitar amplifier.

The fully analogue signal path operates without latency and combines amplifier voicing with analogue speaker cabinet simulation. This provides a ready-to-use guitar sound for stage, recording and silent practice while preserving stereo effects such as delay, reverb and modulation all the way to the outputs.

Overview and features

True stereo for modern pedalboards

Stereo Easy Listening provides separate left and right 6.3 mm inputs, making it suitable for pedalboards using stereo delay, reverb, modulation and other stereo effects.

For mono operation, simply connect to the left input. The signal is then split into two identical and independent preamp sections.

Analogue amp and speaker cabinet simulation

The analogue signal path is voiced around the character of a classic American guitar amplifier and is combined with analogue speaker cabinet simulation. This allows a finished guitar signal to be sent directly to a PA, mixer or recording system without a separate amplifier and microphone.

The active EQ and the rest of the pedalboard can also be used to shape the sound towards more British-inspired amp characteristics.

Active 3-band EQ

The active EQ section provides separate Bass, Middle and Treble controls. Each band can be cut or boosted, allowing the sound to be matched to different guitars, pedals, PA systems and recording environments.

• Bass: Affects frequencies up to 500 Hz
• Middle: Covers 500 Hz to 2 kHz
• Treble: Affects frequencies from 2 kHz upwards

Dual XLR outputs

Separate left and right XLR outputs make it easy to send a stereo signal directly to a mixer, PA system or other compatible input. Stereo Easy Listening can therefore serve as the final device in an ampless live pedalboard setup.

Headphone output for silent practice

A dedicated stereo 6.3 mm TRS headphone output allows the complete pedalboard to be used without an external amplifier, making it suitable for silent practice at home, backstage or while travelling.

Aux input for backing tracks

The aux input can be used to connect a phone, computer or other audio source for backing tracks and reference material. The aux signal bypasses the preamp and speaker cabinet simulation and has its own volume control.

Analogue signal path with zero latency

As the signal processing is fully analogue, no digital latency is introduced. This provides immediate response for both live performance and recording.

Specifications

• Product Type: Analogue amp and speaker cabinet simulator
• Signal Format: Stereo
• Signal Path: Analogue
• Latency: None
• Speaker Cabinet Simulation: Analogue
• Inputs: Left and right 6.3 mm jack
• Mono Operation: Via left input
• Outputs: Left and right XLR
• Headphone Output: Stereo 6.3 mm TRS
• Aux Input: Yes
• Aux Volume: Dedicated control
• EQ: Active 3-band EQ
• Bass: Cut/boost up to 500 Hz
• Middle: Cut/boost from 500 Hz to 2 kHz
• Treble: Cut/boost from 2 kHz upwards
• Level: Master volume

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