Empress ParaEQ MKII Equalizer and Boost Pedal

Your sound — only better

A 3-band EQ section is the core of the ParaEQ MKII, providing you with the power to sculpt and fine-tune your sound with stunning all-analog sonics. What really impresses us here at Sweetwater is that the ParaEQ MKII allows for serious modification of your sound, but the true character is never lost — running a guitar, bass, or any other instrument through the ParaEQ MKII still sounds like your instrument, only much better! In addition to the standard EQ controls, this pedal also sports a wide range of Q controls that can take your aural adjustments anywhere from a wide swath of general tone shaping to a laser-focused elimination of problem frequencies.

Mighty 30dB boost section

Much more than just an equalizer, the Empress ParaEQ MKII also features a powerful boost section, kicking up your signal by up to 30dB! While the ParaMKII boasts true-bypass construction, running a long signal chain of buffer-less true bypass pedals can often lead to a weak signal — easily rectified by dialing a touch of boost on the ParaEQ MKII. And yes, it’s just as adept at pushing your hot tube tube amp into raw, singing saturation!

Studio-quality sound

A little bit of noise is simply part of the deal when it comes to pedals, right? Not when you’re running the Empress ParaEQ MKII. This pedal is designed to match the squeaky-clean operation of studio-grade equalization units, with an incredible 107.9dB signal to noise ration that’s almost unheard of in a standard EQ stompbox format. In addition, the MKII kicks up the headroom significantly over its previous iteration with a 27V design, all but eliminating clipping and unwanted artifacts. Finally, the ParaEQ MKII’s introduces a minute level of distortion into your signal — 0.03% to be exact, ensuring that you hear your instrument, and your instrument only!

Empress ParaEQ MKII Equalizer Pedal Features:

• All-analog signal path for a rich, expressive sound without altering your instrument’s original tone
• 3-band equalizer sections provides 15dB of cut and boost to sculpt your sound
• Hit the boost section to kick up your signal by 30dB — perfect for driving amps and raising the volume of long signal chains
• Adjustable Q takes your from general tone shaping an ultra-precise notching of problem frequencies
• Pedalboard-friendly form factor is half the size of the original ParaEQ
• Exceptionally low-noise design boasts an incredible 107.9dB signal to noise ratio with less than 0.03% gain introduced into the signal
• Designed to excel with a wide variety of instruments, from guitars to electronic violins and more
• True-bypass construction keeps your signal clear when the pedal is disengaged
• 27V operation provides the same studio-level headroom as world-class rack gear