Today is an awesome day. The sun is shining, it's friday and I got my very first outboard gear
 
Question to analog guys...: as I learned with the real Pultec EQ when I tried it, with analog equipment there will be a certain amount of noise. I'm thinking about minimizing it/removing it with Goldwave Noise Reduction effect, which is Excellent for removing noise. How do you guys deal with it?
 
 

I THINK the noise is mojo.
 
don't lose the mojo.
 

batsbrew
I THINK the noise is mojo.
 
don't lose the mojo.
 

that must be it :-)

newb question: should you warm up tube hardware first before use (like this EQ) like you do with tube guitar amps?

Hi. I usually let my tube mic pre warm up for 5 minutes (or more) before using it. Others will know more about the subject
All the best.

I always turn the Pultecs on before using them.  They seem to stabilize fast (5-10 min), but it could take longer, I assume.

thanks to both

batsbrew
TAPE OP review:
 
http://tapeop.com/reviews...gram-equalizer-eqp-wa/

 
not sure if he wants it known or not but this was written by AT who posted a reply above!

and I agree with the guys above - at least 5 min warm up for all equipment, I usually let any tube based equipment warm up for at least 10-15 min first.