Audio NEU-W492

The deal

$14.99 at PluginFox (down from $129). No coupon code needed. Sale ends June 1, 2026.

What it is

The NEU-W492 is a plugin emulation of a classic vintage German mastering equalizer, rebuilt from the original unit's circuitry design. Antelope Audio recreated the hardware at the circuit level, capturing the signature warm midrange and smooth, musical EQ curves that made the original a studio staple. It's a 4-band EQ with a reputation for adding analog character without coloring the sound in an obtrusive way - precise enough for mastering, musical enough for mixing.

Who it's for

Mastering engineers and mix engineers who prefer the warmth of vintage hardware over the clinical precision of modern digital EQs. The NEU-W492 is especially useful on acoustic instruments, vocals, and full mixes where you want gentle shaping and tonal character rather than surgical corrections.

Key features

• 4-band equalizer based on the circuitry of the original vintage German hardware for authentic analog tone
• Bypass switches for each individual band and the entire unit for fast A/B comparison
• Particularly powerful in the midrange, delivering warm, smooth EQ curves with natural-sounding character
• Supports VST3, AU, and AAX Native formats on macOS 10.14+ and Windows 10+ with iLok Cloud compatibility