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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Bass Guitar ................ 5 DI’d Acoustic Guitar ............6 Advanced Configuration ...........7 Controls at a Glance ..........8 Changing Startup State ...........10 Quickstart ..............1 1 My Settings ..............15 Powering the ParaEq MKII Deluxe ......16 Regulatory Compliance Information ......16 Specifications ............20... -
Page 4: Introduction
The launch of the MKII pedals was the biggest in our history, and the ParaEq MKII Deluxe was our top- selling pedal of 2023. As we approached the first anniversary, we wanted to do something special to celebrate. -
Page 5: Sample Applications
Feedback through monitors can quickly ruin a great performance. By using the ParaEq MKII Deluxe’s mid and hi frequency bands and narrow Q settings you’ll be able to cut the frequencies causing the feedback while retaining... -
Page 6: Q Controls
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 Deluxe is a great way to push an already cooking tube amplifier into musical overdrive. -
Page 7: High-Pass And Low-Pass Filters
the 300Hz - 400Hz range if your amp sounds a little muddy, or boost in the 1kHz - 5kHz range if your guitar is a little dark. Wide Q ( ): Knob fully counter-clockwise. Wide settings are best for transparent changes to the signal. With a wide Q, boosting around 100Hz can add warmth and boosting in the 3kHz range can add definition, all while retaining your instrument’s... -
Page 8: Frequency Region Descriptions
Frequency Region Descriptions Here’s a rundown of different frequencies that should be helpful when using the ParaEq MKII Deluxe to achieve a specific result. Electric Guitar 80Hz – 150Hz: Boosting can add a subtle warmth and bigness to the sound. -
Page 9: Bass Guitar
800Hz – 2kHz: Boosting in this region will bring out the twang in your sound. Cutting will create a rounder, less aggressive tone. Above 3kHz: Boosting in this region can add brightness and sheen. Cutting in this region can minimize noise and reduce harshness. Bass Guitar 30Hz –... -
Page 10: Di'd Acoustic Guitar
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 – 500Hz: Boosting in this range can bring out warmth. -
Page 11: Advanced Configuration
Advanced Configuration These options let you choose the bypass and boost behaviour of your ParaEq MKII Deluxe. Entering the advanced configuration: Connect power to the pedal while holding down both the boost and bypass footswitches. The LEDs will flash momentarily to confirm that you are in the advanced configuration. -
Page 12: Controls At A Glance
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 13 There is a Q control for each of the three frequency bands available on the ParaEq MKII Deluxe. bypass footswitch: When the LED is on, the ParaEq MKII Deluxe effect is applied to the signal. When off, the effect is bypassed. See Advanced Configuration ch: Toggles for bypass options.
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Page 14: Changing Startup State
Changing Startup State The EQ and boost functions can be set independently to be active or bypassed when the pedal starts. To switch the startup state, press and hold the respective footswitch when power is applied to the pedal. -
Page 15: Quickstart
Quickstart low q mid q high q Sittin’ in the Mix Low cut to leave room low freq mid freq high freq for bass and drums in the mix. Mid boost at the guitar’s sweet spot. Cut low gain mid gain high gain those pesky, shrill high +15 -15... - Page 16 low q mid q high q Country Humbucker Twang low freq mid freq high freq Boost the high mids and really push the high-self filter to get that twang. low gain mid gain high gain Cut the lows and highs slightly to sit better in the +15 -15 1.5k...
- Page 17 low q mid q high q Buttery Bass Cut out highs and high low freq mid freq high freq mids while maintaining low end and enough mids to still bite. The result is low gain mid gain high gain smooth and consistently +15 -15 1.5k buttery.
- Page 18 low q mid q high q Gnarly Bass Synth Tame the piercing low freq mid freq high freq frequencies from the cranked resonant filter so it sounds less sharp. Bass low gain mid gain high gain boost really fattens up the +15 -15 1.5k low end.
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Page 19: My Settings
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 +15 -15 1.5k +15 -15 1.5k... -
Page 20: Powering The Paraeq Mkii Deluxe
Powering the ParaEq MKII Deluxe Go to www.empresseffects.com/power for list of power supplies we’ve tested. Please note: The ParaEq MKII Deluxe 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. - Page 21 CE (European Union) This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of Empress Effects Inc- 105-62 Steacie Dr, Kanata Ontario K2K 2A9. The device identified on the front page of this manual is in conformity with the requirements of the European Union’s Electromagnetic Compatibility...
- Page 22 WEEE (2012/19/EU) This product must not be disposed of with regular household waste. In compliance with WEEE regulations, please take this product to a designated collection facility or return to the supplier for proper recycling. Comply with local laws and regulations for disposal.
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Page 24: Specifications
Specifications Input Impedance: 1MΩ Output Impedance: 100Ω Frequency Response 22Hz - 25kHz (-3dB): Total Harmonic < 0.05% Distortion: Noise: > 107dB Headroom: +30dBu Input Voltage: 9VDC Required Current: 300mA Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector Height: 2.5” Length: 4.8” Width: 2.6”...
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