Empress Effects Bass ParaEq

Finally, a parametric EQ specifically designed for bass players. The Empress Bass ParaEq is the only parametric EQ pedal on the market built from the ground up for bass, giving players studio-grade tone shaping in a compact pedal format that is purpose-built for low-end instruments, not just adapted from guitar gear.

Following the success of the Bass Compressor — and after hearing from countless players who were already using the ParaEq MK II Deluxe on bass — Empress set out to give bassists more than a "good enough" EQ. The Bass ParaEq delivers the same transparent, tone-sweetening power that made the Deluxe a favourite, but with frequency ranges, filters and features tailored specifically for bass.

With a dynamic low shelf, bass-tuned EQ bands, a Hi-Z input for upright players and an auto-detecting balanced output, it's built to give bassists the control they've always deserved — on stage, in the studio, everywhere.

Parametric Rules

The parametric EQ bands on the Bass ParaEq are engineered to overlap in key bass frequency ranges, giving you precise control over your tone. You can boost 200Hz for thickness while cutting 300Hz to reduce muddiness. Each band's variable Q filter lets you shape your sound as broadly or surgically as needed.

Sound Great in Any Room

Every room sounds different — some boost certain frequencies, others cause feedback. The high- and low-pass filters are a great starting point to remove unwanted energy and prevent problem frequencies from ringing out. Once you've removed what's not essential, use a narrow Q on one of the parametric bands to target and tame specific resonances.

And if you need to shape the low end without muddying up your tone, the dynamic low shelf has your back. As you increase boost or cut, the shelf's break frequency adjusts — giving you broad, musical control when you need it and tighter sculpting when you don't. It's like having multiple low shelves in one knob.

Get the Most From Your Signal

The Bass ParaEq works with every kind of bass, including uprights. The piezo pickups in upright basses have a very high impedance that traditional guitar pedals aren't designed to handle, leading to low-end loss and a dull, thin tone. That's why the Bass ParaEq includes a selectable 10MΩ high-impedance input, preserving the full fidelity of your instrument. Need to send your signal over long cable runs? The Bass ParaEq automatically detects when a balanced cable is plugged into the output and adapts the signal accordingly, so you don't lose tone or suffer interference.

Features

• EQ/boost pedal with linked or independent switching
• 27V internal operation for high clean headroom
• 3 parametric bands with 15dB of boost/cut
• Variable bass-tuned bandwidth per band
• High-pass, low shelf, high shelf and low-pass filters
• Footswitchable boost with up to 30dB of gain
• Auto-detecting balanced output for long cable runs
• Selectable Hi-Z 10MΩ input for piezo pickups

Specifications

• Input Impedance: 1MΩ or 10MΩ
• Output Impedance: 100Ω
• Bypass Mode: buffered bypass
• Frequency Response: 14Hz – 22kHz
• Total Harmonic Distortion: < 0.1%
• Noise: < -107dBu
• Headroom: +30dBu
• Input Voltage: 9V DC (negative tip), 2.1mm barrel
• Required Current: 300mA
• Dimensions: 4.8" L × 2.6" W × 2.5" H
• Weight: 1 lb

UPC: 850040850437