JVC SEA-33 Graphic Equalizer
The SEA-33 was a Stereo Graphic Equalizer with 10 frequency equalizer controls per channel manufactured by the JVC Corporation. This was a modern looking low-profile design with the following features.
- 10 frequency equalizer controls per channel
- S.E.A. recording and defeat switches
- -6 dB input attenuator to prevent overload distortion
- Transistor inductors for expanded dynamic range
- Slim, low-profile styling
Specification
| Tape Monitor (input impedance) | 47 kΩ |
| Tape Record (output impedance) | 100 Ω |
| Rated output (at flat) | 2 V rms |
| Maximum Output | 7 V rms |
| THD | 0.005 % |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz to 50 kHz |
| SNR | 115 dB |
| Centre Frequencies (Hz) | 31.5, 63, 125, 250, 500, 1 k, 2 k, 4 k, 8 k, 16 k |
| S.E.A. Control Range | ±12 dB |
| Input Attenuator Level | -6 dB |
| Dimensions | 435 mm × 61 mm × 265 mm |
| Mass | 3.0 kg |
Cost/eBay
The SEA-33 was a budget-end unit that is sometimes for sale in eBay. Graphic equalizers are very desirable and always in demand especially JVC models. A unit in good working order and mint condition can sell for well over one hundred pounds on the right day.