Here's what Empress say about the ParaEQ MKII Deluxe Parametric EQ
The #1 EQ pedal returns – better than ever! We've brought back the most sought after Parametric EQ pedal with groundbreaking upgrades. We kept everything people loved about the original ParaEq and added more fidelity and control.
The original ParaEQ has been loved and trusted by musicians on a variety of instruments for over a decade. The ParaEQ MKII Deluxe features a low-noise, transparent signal path that is extremely versatile. With three fully parametric bands, you can simultaneously achieve broad tonal shaping and precise fine-tuning to sculpt your perfect sound.
The ParaEQ MKII Deluxe will appeal to players who:
- Need high-pass and low-pass filters for precision work at the frequency extremes
- Want the glorious sound of Bandaxall filters for sparkling high end or extra weight in the low end
- Want to be prepared for any EQ situation
"Sometimes I want my single coils to act more humbuckery. The ParaEq MKII lets me dial in the tone with scientific precision." – Paul Gilbert
"The ParaEq is a studio-grade Swiss Army knife of tone control." – Aaron Marshal, Intervals
"The ParaEq MKII Deluxe lets me dial in the perfect settings with extreme detail, and feels completely transparent. It's now a staple on my pedalboard!" – Emily Hopkins, harpist extrodinaire
"Seriously bangin. The ParaEq MkII is a stunner. Shapes up all my basses in a sweet way. Super usable EQ." – Timothy J Lefebvre, David Bowie, Empire of the Sun, Sting, John Mayer
Key Features
- More Control – Whether you're trying to cut through a mix or fix a feedback issue, you need precision! The ParaEq MKII offers the most control of any pedal EQ on the market.
- More Sweetness – Effortlessly sweeten your tone with beautiful sounding, super smooth Baxandall filters for broad high and low frequency shelving adjustments on the Deluxe.
- More Power – The ParaEq MKII pedals operates internally at 27V, providing clean headroom without unwanted clipping.
- More Purity – We’re able to offer the most control without degradation to the tone due to minimal circuit topology—the opposite of graphic EQs.
Specifications
- Input Impedance: 1MΩ
- Output Impedance: 100Ω
- Frequency Response (-3dB): 22Hz – 25kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.05%
- Noise: > 107dB
- Headroom: +30dBu
- Input Voltage: 9VDC Centre-Negative
- Required Current: 300mA
- Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector
- Height (Enclosure Only): 1.5”
- Height (Including Controls): 2.5”
- Length: 3.5”
- Width: 4.5”
- Weight: 1lb
