S-MENS 295B Vintage Equalizer Profiles for NAM

S-MENS 295B Vintage Equalizer

Musical curves. Vintage tone. Effortless shaping.

The S-MENS 295B is not about surgical EQ — it’s about musical tone shaping with character.

With its broad curves and vintage design, it enhances the source in a smooth, natural way, adding warmth, presence, and clarity without sounding processed.

What you actually get

A set of S-MENS 295B profiles captured across a wide range of tonal shaping variations.

Profiles included:

• S-MENS 295B – Warm Foundation
  Rich low-end warmth with a smooth tonal balance.
  Low: Warm boost / Mid: Gentle dip (Low-mid) / High: Soft lift
• S-MENS 295B – Deep Weight
  Heavy low-end boost for added depth and body.
  Low: Strong boost / Mid: Moderate dip (Low-mid) / High: Neutral
• S-MENS 295B – Low Cut Clean
  Tightened low-end with a cleaner, more focused tone.
  Low: Cut / Mid: Neutral (Low-mid) / High: Light lift
• S-MENS 295B – Mid Forward
  Pronounced midrange presence for clarity and projection.
  Low: Neutral / Mid: Moderate boost (Mid) / High: Light lift
• S-MENS 295B – Presence Bite
  Sharp presence boost for cutting through dense mixes.
  Low: Light cut / Mid: Strong boost (Upper-mid) / High: Moderate lift
• S-MENS 295B – Vocal Air Lift
  Open high-end lift with reduced muddiness.
  Low: Light cut / Mid: Gentle dip (Low-mid) / High: Strong lift
• S-MENS 295B – Smooth Scoop
  Gentle mid cut for a softer, more polished tone.
  Low: Light boost / Mid: Moderate dip (Upper-mid) / High: Moderate lift
• S-MENS 295B – Aggressive Edge
  Bold upper-mid push for an aggressive, forward sound.
  Low: Moderate cut / Mid: Strong boost (High-mid) / High: Moderate lift
• S-MENS 295B – Vintage Tone
  Warm, slightly dark tonal shaping with classic character.
  Low: Warm boost / Mid: Gentle dip (Low-mid) / High: Soft roll-off
• S-MENS 295B – Thin Bright
  Lean low-end with a bright, airy top.
  Low: Strong cut / Mid: Light boost (Upper-mid) / High: Strong lift
• S-MENS 295B – Mix Buss Warm Glue
  Subtle low-end warmth with a cohesive, glued mix feel.
  Low: Gentle warmth boost / Mid: Soft dip (Low-mid) / High: Smooth lift
• S-MENS 295B – Mix Buss Clarity Lift
  Enhanced clarity and separation with a clean, open top-end.
  Low: Light tightening / Mid: Gentle dip (Mid) / High: Airy lift

How it behaves

• Broad, musical EQ curves
• Low-end feels warm and natural, never muddy
• Midrange shaping enhances presence without harshness
• Top-end remains smooth, open, and never brittle

Audio Demo

Compare the original hardware signal and the NAM profile across a range of sources — bass, guitar, synth, and more.
Each example demonstrates how closely the profile captures the tone, dynamics, and harmonic response of the hardware.
The NAM and hardware samples are gain-matched to allow for a more accurate evaluation of the capture’s fidelity.
For additional context, a dry (unprocessed) version is also included.

The hardware used for this comparison is a single-channel unit; therefore, these demos are presented in mono to reflect its original character.
The NAM profiles themselves support full stereo operation when used on a stereo track.

Why this capture is different

• Carefully designed tonal variations
• Consistent calibration across all profiles
• Focused on real-world mixing and mastering use

Waveform Comparison (Hardware vs NAM)

Below is a direct comparison between the original hardware signal and the NAM profile output.
This visualization highlights how accurately the tonal response is preserved.

Technical notes

• Format: NAM (.nam)
• Sample Rate: 48kHz
• Capture Type: Real hardware
• Calibration: Studio-level gain staging

Gain Staging Advice

Our captures are pre-calibrated at -18 dBFS input level.
For best results, we recommend feeding the plugin with an input signal close to -18 dBFS.

Due to gain reduction during the profiling process, the output level of a loaded profile may be slightly lower than the original input signal.

Please adjust the Output control to match your source level or to reach your preferred listening volume.

Disclaimer

This product consists of digital NAM profiles captured from real hardware.

All products are independently developed by TSC (Tokyo Studio Capture) and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any manufacturers.

All product names and references are used strictly for descriptive purposes only.

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