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- Page 1 mkII USER MANUAL...
- Page 2 ParaEq and made it even better. The Empress ParaEq MKII is designed to be a tool for sweetening the tone of any instrument. We’ve designed the ParaEq MKII to give musicians a powerful, musical, high quality Eq in a conveniently small package.
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Page 3: Sample Applications
With the ParaEq MKII, adding a small boost in the range of 3 kHz to 5 kHz with a wide Q will add a bit more detail, while still retaining the sound of your instrument. - Page 4 This lets you add a little sonic slicing capability to your sound without muddying up your bottom end. The boost control on the ParaEq MKII is a great way to push an already cooking tube amplifier into musical overdrive.
- Page 5 Q Controls The Q is a measurement of how much the Eq band affects a range of frequencies. Tight or Narrow Q ( ): This setting is best for attacking problems. For example, if you have an acoustic instrument feeding back, a tight Q will allow you to cut the offending frequency without affecting the frequencies around it.
- Page 6 Frequency Region Descriptions Here’s a rundown of different frequencies that should be helpful when using the ParaEq MKII to achieve a specific end result. Electric Guitar 80Hz – 150Hz: Boosting can add a subtle warmth and bigness to the sound. Cutting can bring down any rumble you’re experiencing.
- Page 7 Frequency Region Descriptions Bass Guitar 30Hz – 80Hz: The sub-bass region. Be careful when boosting in this range; your speakers might not be happy if you boost too much. 80Hz – 150Hz: The bass region. Boost and cut in this region to change the amount of bass in your sound.
- Page 8 Controls at low freq, mid freq, high freq: Selects the center frequencies around which you’d like to boost or cut for each band. gain: Determines the amount of boost or cut applied to frequency band. At the 12:00 setting, there is no boost or cut applied.
- Page 9 ParaEq MKII. bypass stompswitch: When the LED is shining, the ParaEq MKII e ect is applied to the signal. When o , the e ect is being bypassed (true and e unit. When the bu ered bypass available.
- Page 10 Frequency Region Descriptions DI’d Acoustic Guitar 35Hz – 100Hz: Cutting in this region can help reduce rumble. 100Hz – 200Hz: This range is primarily responsible for the boominess of your acoustic guitar. Cutting or boosting here can help with low end projection. 400Hz –...
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Page 11: Advanced Configuration
ParaEq MKII. Entering the advanced configuration: Unplug the power from the ParaEq MKII. Plug the power back in while holding down both the boost and bypass stomp switches. The LEDs should flash momentarily to confirm that you are in the advanced configuration. -
Page 12: Quick Start
Quickstart Sittin’ in the Mix low q mid q high q Low cut to leave room for bass and drums in the mix. Mid boost at low freq mid freq high freq the guitar’s sweet spot. Cutting those pesky shrill high low gain mid gain high gain... - Page 13 Airy Acoustic low q mid q high q Evens out the frequency response. Cuts high highs and low freq mid freq high freq low lows with a slight mid boost. Still sounds natural, but lighter. low gain mid gain high gain mkII boost bypass...
- Page 14 My Settings low q mid q high q low q mid q high q low freq mid freq high freq low freq mid freq high freq low gain mid gain high gain low gain mid gain high gain mkII mkII boost bypass boost...
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Page 15: Specifications
Specifications Input Impedance: 1MΩ Output Impedance: 100Ω Frequency Response <5Hz, >40kHz (-3dB): Distortion: <0.02% Signal-to-Noise: >108dB Headroom: +30dBu Input Voltage: 9VDC Required Current: Power Input 2.1mm Barrel Connector: Connector Height (enclosure 1.5” only): Height (including 2.5” controls): Length: 3.5” Width: 4.5”... -
Page 16: Legal Stuff
Powering the ParaEq MKII Go to www.empresseffects.com/power for a full list of compatible power supplies. Please note: The Empress ParaEq MKII requires at least 300mA of current to function properly. Any power supply rated at 9V DC, supplying negative tip polarity and at least 300mA of current should work.
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