Empress Effects ParaEq MK II

The Empress ParaEq MK II brings back the most sought-after studio-grade parametric EQ pedal. Ultra-low noise, super transparent, now in a smaller form factor. More Control Whether you're trying to cut through a mix or fix a feedback issue, you need precision. The ParaEq MK II offers the most control of any pedal EQ on the market. More Power The ParaEq MK II operates internally at 27V, providing clean headroom without unwanted clipping. More Purity Empress is able to offer this much control without degradation to the tone thanks to minimal circuit topology — the opposite of graphic EQs. Which ParaEq Do You Need? The original ParaEq has been loved and trusted by musicians on a variety of instruments for over a decade. Both the ParaEq MK II and the ParaEq MK II Deluxe feature a low-noise, transparent signal path that is extremely versatile, with three fully parametric bands for broad tonal shaping and precise fine-tuning. The standard MK II is the choice for players who want that studio-grade parametric control and footswitchable boost in the most compact, straightforward package; step up to the Deluxe if you also need high-pass and low-pass filters and Baxandall shelving. Why Parametric over Graphic EQ? Graphic equalizers give you a convenient visual sense of the EQ curve, but there's a tradeoff in transparency and precision. A parametric EQ offers a much more focused adjustment, affecting only the targeted frequencies, while a graphic EQ alters a broader range of the spectrum and can unintentionally reduce other parts of the signal. That combination of transparency and precision is why studio control rooms are dominated by parametric equalizers, and why they're a great choice for creative and corrective EQ on your pedalboard. Features EQ/boost pedal with linked or independent switching 27V internal operation for high clean headroom 3 parametric bands with 15dB of boost/cut Selectable bandwidth per band Footswitchable boost with up to 30dB of gain True or buffered bypass Specifications Input Impedance: 1MΩ Output Impedance: 100Ω Frequency Response (-3dB): 22Hz – 25kHz Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.05% Noise: > 107dB Headroom: +30dBu Input Voltage: 9V DC centre-negative, 2.1mm barrel Required Current: 300mA Dimensions: 4.8" L × 2.6" W × 1.5" H (2.5" including controls) Weight: 1 lb UPC: 850040850383