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Empress Effects ParaEq MKII Deluxe Parametric 3-Band Equalizer Pedal

Empress Effects ParaEq MKII Deluxe Parametric 3-Band Equalizer Pedal

$185.00

Original: $616.66

-70%
Empress Effects ParaEq MKII Deluxe Parametric 3-Band Equalizer Pedal—

$616.66

$185.00

The Story

Empress Effects PEQD Overview

ParaEq MKII Tutorial #1: Pedal Intro / High-Pass & Low-Pass
ParaEq MKII Tutorial #2: Lo-fi Filter
ParaEq MKII Tutorial #3: Mimicking Overdrive
ParaEq MKII Tutorial #4: Mid-Forward Lead Tone
ParaEq MKII Tutorial #5: ParaEq on Synth

Improving upon everything that made the original ParaEq great, the ParaEq MKII Deluxe from Empress Effects is a 3-band parametric EQ pedal designed to be a tool for sweetening tone, enhancing distortion, and eliminating feedback. With three variable-EQ bands and variable-Q adjustment, you get unparalleled control in a compact form factor.

Each band offers ±15 dB of gain control, as well as fully variable and sweepable frequency selection and bandwidth. An adjustable clean boost with a dedicated footswitch allows you to provide more gain before an FX chain or drive the input of a tube amp. With an internal operating voltage of 27V, close to that of rack-mounted equipment, you get significant headroom and clarity regardless of gain levels. And with selectable true or buffered bypass, you can choose between tonal purity (true bypass) or warmth, and signal integrity over long and complex cable runs (buffered bypass).

Why Choose Parametric over Graphic EQ?
While graphic EQs provide a convenient visual sense of equalization, there is a tradeoff in transparency and precision. In situations where a graphic EQ will shift the entire frequency spectrum to boost a particular frequency, a parametric EQ offers far greater precision in boosts and cuts.

Similarly, these wide shifts produced by graphic EQs also tend to attenuate frequencies that parametric EQs keep unchanged. This is why professional studios, and most creatives, prefer parametric EQs.

Frequency Controls
  • Fully variable- and sweepable-Q control on each band for Narrow (equal to a Q of 4, or 1/3 octave), Medium (a Q of 2.5, affecting 2/3 octave), and Wide (a Q of 1, affecting 1.5 octaves), as well as inbetween settings
  • Low-frequency control sweeps between 35 and 500 Hz
  • Mid-frequency control from 250 Hz to 5 kHz
  • High-frequency knob sweeps from 1 kHz to 20 kHz
  • ±15 dB gain control on each band
Minimal Circuity Topology
Unlike graphic EQs, the parametric EQ in ParaEq MKII Deluxe utilizes a minimum of circuitry, resulting in a pure and clean tone that avoids degradation. The gain boosting and tone sculpting not only work great on guitars, they can also elevate synths as well, making ParaEq MKII Deluxe a vital tool in any home studio.
UPC: 850040850390

Items Included

  • Empress Effects ParaEq MKII Deluxe Parametric 3-Band Equalizer Pedal
  • Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
    Registration Extension: 2-Year

Not Included

Additional Resources

    Empress Effects PEQD Specs

    General
    Frequency Response
    22 Hz to 25 kHz
    Input Impedance
    1 Megohm
    Output Impedance
    100 Ohms
    Noise
    >107 dB
    Audio Circuit Type
    Analog
    Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
    <0.05%
    Inputs/Outputs
    Audio I/O
    1x 1/4" TS Hi-Z/Instrument Input
    1x 1/4" TS Line Output
    Power
    Power Source
    AC Adapter with Power Brick (Not Included)
    DC Input Power
    9 VDC at 300 mA
    Operating Current
    300 mA
    Physical
    Color
    Blue
    Material of Construction
    Metal
    Environmental Resistance
    No
    Dimensions
    4.8 x 2.6 x 2.5" / 12.2 x 6.6 x 6.3 cm (Including Protrusions)
    Weight
    1 lb / 0.5 kg
    Packaging Info
    Package Weight
    0.915 lb
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
    6.7 x 4.5 x 3.1"

    All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
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    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

    Empress Effects ParaEq MKII Deluxe Parametric 3-Band Equalizer Pedal - Image 3

    Details & Craftsmanship

    Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.

    Description

    Empress Effects PEQD Overview

    ParaEq MKII Tutorial #1: Pedal Intro / High-Pass & Low-Pass
    ParaEq MKII Tutorial #2: Lo-fi Filter
    ParaEq MKII Tutorial #3: Mimicking Overdrive
    ParaEq MKII Tutorial #4: Mid-Forward Lead Tone
    ParaEq MKII Tutorial #5: ParaEq on Synth

    Improving upon everything that made the original ParaEq great, the ParaEq MKII Deluxe from Empress Effects is a 3-band parametric EQ pedal designed to be a tool for sweetening tone, enhancing distortion, and eliminating feedback. With three variable-EQ bands and variable-Q adjustment, you get unparalleled control in a compact form factor.

    Each band offers ±15 dB of gain control, as well as fully variable and sweepable frequency selection and bandwidth. An adjustable clean boost with a dedicated footswitch allows you to provide more gain before an FX chain or drive the input of a tube amp. With an internal operating voltage of 27V, close to that of rack-mounted equipment, you get significant headroom and clarity regardless of gain levels. And with selectable true or buffered bypass, you can choose between tonal purity (true bypass) or warmth, and signal integrity over long and complex cable runs (buffered bypass).

    Why Choose Parametric over Graphic EQ?
    While graphic EQs provide a convenient visual sense of equalization, there is a tradeoff in transparency and precision. In situations where a graphic EQ will shift the entire frequency spectrum to boost a particular frequency, a parametric EQ offers far greater precision in boosts and cuts.

    Similarly, these wide shifts produced by graphic EQs also tend to attenuate frequencies that parametric EQs keep unchanged. This is why professional studios, and most creatives, prefer parametric EQs.

    Frequency Controls
    • Fully variable- and sweepable-Q control on each band for Narrow (equal to a Q of 4, or 1/3 octave), Medium (a Q of 2.5, affecting 2/3 octave), and Wide (a Q of 1, affecting 1.5 octaves), as well as inbetween settings
    • Low-frequency control sweeps between 35 and 500 Hz
    • Mid-frequency control from 250 Hz to 5 kHz
    • High-frequency knob sweeps from 1 kHz to 20 kHz
    • ±15 dB gain control on each band
    Minimal Circuity Topology
    Unlike graphic EQs, the parametric EQ in ParaEq MKII Deluxe utilizes a minimum of circuitry, resulting in a pure and clean tone that avoids degradation. The gain boosting and tone sculpting not only work great on guitars, they can also elevate synths as well, making ParaEq MKII Deluxe a vital tool in any home studio.
    UPC: 850040850390

    Items Included

    • Empress Effects ParaEq MKII Deluxe Parametric 3-Band Equalizer Pedal
    • Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
      Registration Extension: 2-Year

    Not Included

    Additional Resources

      Empress Effects PEQD Specs

      General
      Frequency Response
      22 Hz to 25 kHz
      Input Impedance
      1 Megohm
      Output Impedance
      100 Ohms
      Noise
      >107 dB
      Audio Circuit Type
      Analog
      Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
      <0.05%
      Inputs/Outputs
      Audio I/O
      1x 1/4" TS Hi-Z/Instrument Input
      1x 1/4" TS Line Output
      Power
      Power Source
      AC Adapter with Power Brick (Not Included)
      DC Input Power
      9 VDC at 300 mA
      Operating Current
      300 mA
      Physical
      Color
      Blue
      Material of Construction
      Metal
      Environmental Resistance
      No
      Dimensions
      4.8 x 2.6 x 2.5" / 12.2 x 6.6 x 6.3 cm (Including Protrusions)
      Weight
      1 lb / 0.5 kg
      Packaging Info
      Package Weight
      0.915 lb
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
      6.7 x 4.5 x 3.1"

      All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.