{"product_id":"empress-effects-paraeq-mkii","title":"Empress Effects ParaEq MKII","description":"\u003cdiv lang=\"en\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpress Effects ParaEq MKII\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ParaEq MKII is a fully analog three-band parametric equalizer in stompbox format, designed by Empress Effects as the compact successor to the sought-after original ParaEq from 2010 – in a smaller enclosure with 27 V internal operating voltage and lower noise floor. The standard version (without the Deluxe designation) includes three parametric bands with a three-position Q selector (Wide\/Mid\/Narrow) and a +30 dB boost section with an independent footswitch – without the HPF\/LPF and Baxandall shelving filters that are exclusive to the Deluxe version. SNR: above 107 dB. THD: below 0.05%. Headroom: +30 dBu. True or buffered bypass – selectable. Power: 9 V DC, 300 mA. Dimensions: approx. 122×63×66 mm (including controls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThree parametric bands with three-position Q – what that means in use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the standard MKII (non-Deluxe), Q in each band is switched between three positions: Wide (several octaves – for broad tonal shaping without influencing adjacent bands), Mid (moderate – for regional correction), and Narrow (tight – for resonance elimination and specific frequency problems). This approach is deliberate: three-position Q allows fast setup without hunting for an optimal value on a continuous pot, which on stage or during a session without an assistant reduces configuration time. Each of the three bands (Low, Mid, High) covers ±15 dB of boost and cut at freely selectable frequencies – band ranges overlap, allowing two bands to work in the same frequency region at different Q values simultaneously. The 27 V internal voltage delivers +30 dBu of headroom, preventing clipping from high-level signals from active pickups or synthesizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to choose MKII over Deluxe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ParaEq MKII without Deluxe suits players who need precise three-band parametric EQ and boost without additional extreme-frequency filters: a guitarist eliminating room resonance and smoothing tone before the amplifier, a keyboardist shaping synthesizer tonal balance live, a vocalist using EQ in a monitor chain. The absence of HPF\/LPF and shelving is a conscious price and ergonomic trade-off – fewer controls, faster operation in low-light stage conditions. Bypass is selectable between true bypass (maximum transparency) and buffered bypass (signal protection over long cable runs) via internal configuration. A 9 V battery is supported as an alternative to a power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-band fully analog parametric equalizer, stompbox format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27 V internal operating voltage – +30 dBu headroom, SNR above 107 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree parametric bands (Low\/Mid\/High): ±15 dB, Q in three positions (Wide\/Mid\/Narrow)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoost: +30 dB, independent footswitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo HPF\/LPF or Baxandall shelving filters (available in Deluxe version only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrue bypass or buffered bypass – selectable via configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 9 V DC or 9 V battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact enclosure with top-mounted jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with guitar, bass, synthesizer, vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: fully analog 3-band parametric equalizer, stompbox\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParametric bands: 3 (Low, Mid, High), ±15 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQ: 3 positions (Wide \/ Mid \/ Narrow) per band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoost: +30 dB (independent footswitch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal operating voltage: 27 V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadroom: +30 dBu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSNR: above 107 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTHD: below 0.05%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput impedance: 1 MΩ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 100 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (–3 dB): 22 Hz – 25 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBypass: true or buffered (selectable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 9 V DC, centre-negative, 2.1 mm, 300 mA or 9 V battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approx. 122 × 63 × 66 mm (including controls)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Empress Effects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54021823725905,"sku":"60273","price":285.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8741\/0769\/files\/EmpressEffectsParaEqMKII1.jpg?v=1781183003","url":"https:\/\/wrdtunes.com\/products\/empress-effects-paraeq-mkii","provider":"Wired Tunes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}