Empress Effects ParaEQ MKII Deluxe [EQ w/ Boost Pedal]

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The "Empress Effects ParaEQ MKII Deluxe" is a compact pedal equipped with a very high-quality "3-band equalizer" and "high and low-pass filters."
The concept is to create sound quality at the level of professional rack equipment used in recording studios, using a pedal. It offers a level of operability and precise EQ control that is unexpected for a compact pedal.
Even with bold EQ settings, it creates a natural and harmonious sound, making it a fantastic pedal that allows you to fully shape your sound without sacrificing the range of your acoustic guitar.
Furthermore, it also features a very high-quality clean booster function, allowing you to increase the volume by up to +30dB without compromising sound quality.
This is a fantastic equalizer pedal that adds extra useful features to your existing preamp system, so please give it a try!

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This EQ pedal delivers top-quality sound with a continuously variable Q control plus added filter and tone functions.

The Empress Effects ParaEQ MKII Deluxe is the most perfect parametric EQ pedal.
Precise equalization is possible without masking the sound in any way.

The high-quality sound that is characteristic of Empress has been further enhanced and upgraded in the MKII.
The internal 28V boost drive circuit achieves headroom comparable to recording equipment and a signal-to-noise ratio of 108dB.
With its transparent sound quality and versatile controls, it enables precise and sweet equalization for any instrument.

Furthermore, the +30dB clean booster, which does not compromise sound quality at all, can be turned on/off with a separate footswitch.

The deluxe version features a continuously variable Q control for precise parametric control, plus additional filter and tone sections (high and low-pass filters, high and low tone controls) for ultimate tone shaping.

■Main features of ParaEQ MKII Deluxe
The #1 EQ pedal returns - better than ever
Empress Effects' parametric EQ pedal, a staple known for its superior sound quality and functionality, is back with a groundbreaking upgrade. It retains the charm of the original ParaEq while offering even more faithful sound reproduction and control.

More SweetTown
The deluxe version features an additional filter section. Baxandall tone controls adjust the high and low shelving, and high-pass and low-pass filters allow you to enrich your tone.

More Power
The ParaEq MKII pedal operates with an internal 28V boost, providing clean headroom with no unwanted clipping.

More Purity
Unlike graphic EQs, it allows for ultimate tone shaping with a minimal circuit topology, without any degradation in sound quality.

■Function Details
The frequency bands of each section of the Empress ParaEQ MKII have overlapping frequencies, allowing for flexible equalization.

low frequency
It can cut/boost frequencies from 35Hz to 500Hz by 15dB. The Q value is continuously adjustable, allowing for more precise equalization.

mid freq
It can cut/boost frequencies from 250Hz to 5kHz by 15dB. The Q value is continuously adjustable, allowing for more precise equalization.

high freq
It can cut/boost frequencies from 1kHz to 20kHz by 15dB. The Q value is continuously variable, allowing for more precise equalization.

boost
This clean booster can amplify frequencies steplessly from 0dB to 30dB. It allows for high-level boosting with absolutely no loss of sound quality. It can also be used as a mid-booster to emphasize mid-range frequencies, or similarly as a treble booster.

HP filter
The high-pass filter attenuates frequencies below the cutoff frequency (10Hz to 330Hz) set by the knob by 12dB per octave.

lp filter
The low-pass filter attenuates frequencies above the cutoff frequency set by the knob (1.5kHz to 22kHz) by 12dB per octave.

tone control (shelving filter)
Shelving filters are used to boost or attenuate specific frequency bands in the sound spectrum. The filter's frequency response is determined by its shape and the amount of gain/attenuator applied. The shelving filter in the ParaEQ MKII Deluxe provides a very gentle and musical sound.

・tone control (low shelf filter)
Depending on the knob position, frequencies below 200Hz are boosted or cut by -15dB to +15dB with a gentle slope.

・tone control (high shelf filter)
Depending on the knob position, frequencies above 1kHz are boosted or cut with a gentle slope from -15dB to +15dB.

■Advanced Settings In Advanced Settings, you can switch between the bypass and boost control modes of the ParaEQ MKII.

- Switch between true bypass and buffered bypass. - Switch between boost modes. You can switch between turning the equalizer and boost sections on and off simultaneously, or on and off individually. Switch modes if you want to use the EQ and boost with separate bypass switches.

■Differences from the Normal Version The original ParaEq has been loved and trusted by musicians of various instruments for over 10 years. Both the ParaEq MKII and ParaEq MKII Deluxe feature a low-noise, transparent signal path and can be used for an extremely wide range of applications.

Three fully parametric bands allow for a wide range of tonal shaping and precise fine-tuning simultaneously, contributing to your perfect sound.

The higher-end model, ParaEQ MKII Deluxe, is ideal for the following types of players:
- I want to precisely adjust the extreme frequencies with high-pass and low-pass filters. - I want the Bandaxall filter sound that makes the high end shine and the low end rich and full. - I want it to be compatible with all kinds of equalization.

■Specifications Input impedance: 1MΩ
Output impedance: 100Ω
Frequency response (-3dB): 22Hz - 25kHz
THD: 0.05%
Noise: 107dB
Headroom: 30dB @-10dBu (reference)
Power supply: 9VDC (center negative), 2.1mm
Current consumption: 300mA
Dimensions (including protrusions): Approximately H63mm × D127mm × W63mm
Weight: Approximately 450g
*Although the current consumption is 300mA, a large current flows when the power is turned on. Power supplies with overcurrent protection may not start up properly. We recommend using a power supply with a margin of 500mA or more.