Empress Effects | ParaEQ MKII DELUXE | LIMITED EDITION BLACK | Parametric EQ, Q-Controls & Boost
The original launch of the ParaEq MKII and ParaEq MKII Deluxe was one of the biggest in the history of Empress Effects, so we wanted to do something special to celebrate its success.
We haven’t tried a limited-edition colourway in a while, and we thought this was the perfect occasion. We’re excited to release this limited run of 500 pieces in a sleek black sparkle finish.
Along with the white-on-black graphics, the pedal offers all the features that made the ParaEq MKII Deluxe our top-selling pedal of 2023, with 3 parametric EQ bands, 4 additional filters, 30dB of footswitchable boost, 27V internal operation for pristine headroom, and your choice of true or buffered bypass.
Grab a ParaEq MKII Deluxe in this exclusive finish before they’re all gone, and enjoy this exclusive version of what might be the most powerful tone shaping pedal on the planet.
The Empress ParaEQ MKII Deluxe packs four new filters and vastly improved Q controls into a box half the size of the original ParaEQ! From the +/- 15dB boost/cut on all three bands to the extended adjustability of the fully sweepable Q controls, this pedal’s slimmed-down size makes no compromises over the original unit, and it’s even been upgraded with a vastly improved headroom. In fact, the ParaEQ MKII Deluxe’s 107.9dB signal to noise ratio, 0.03% introduced distortion, and 27V functionality deliver a clear, noise-free sound that’s simply unprecedented in a stompbox format. A 30dB boost section rounds out the ParaEQ MKII, providing everything from a subtle push to a long signal chain, to taking your favorite tube amp into raunchy overdrive territory. A worthy addition to the trailblazing Empress catalog of pedals, the ParaEQ MKII shatters the limitations of stompbox equalization!
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 Deluxe. This pedal is designed to match the squeaky-clean operation of studio-grade equalization units, with an incredible 107.9dB signal to noise ratio that’s almost unheard of in a standard EQ stompbox format. In addition, the MKII Deluxe kicks up the headroom significantly over its previous iteration with a 27V design, all but eliminating clipping and unwanted artifacts. Finally, the ParaEQ MKII Deluxe introduces a minute level of distortion into your signal — 0.03% to be exact, ensuring that you hear your instrument, and your instrument only!
- All-analog signal path for a rich, expressive sound without altering your instrument’s original tone
- Shelving filters to naturally trim down your highs and lows
- 12dB/oct highpass and lowpass filters to carve out your sound for any mix
- 3-band equalizer section 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
- Fully sweepable Q to pinpoint problem frequencies in your signal with unmatched accuracy
- 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
| Input Impedance | 1MΩ |
| Output Impedance | 100Ω |
| Frequency Response (-3dB) | 22Hz - 25kHz |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | < 0.05% |
| Noise | > 107dB |
| Headroom | +30dBu |
| Input Voltage | 9VDC Centre-Negative |
| Required Current | 300mA |
| Power Input Connector | 2.1mm Barrel Connector |
| Height (Enclosure Only) | 1.5” |
| Height (Including Controls) | 2.5” |
| Length | 4.8” |
| Width | 2.6” |
| Weight | 1lb |