Empress ParaEQ MkII vs Old Blood Noise Endeavors 3 Band EQ
The Empress ParaEQ MkII and the Old Blood Noise Endeavors 3 Band EQ are both pedals.
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The Empress ParaEQ MkII is a redesigned, more compact version of the original ParaEQ, packing the same studio-level three-band parametric equalization into a significantly smaller enclosure (roughly 2.6 by 4.8 by 1.5 inches versus the original's 4.5 by 3.5 by 1.5). It carries forward the original's core functionality with no compromises while adding meaningfully improved headroom, a 107.9dB signal-to-noise ratio and 0.03% distortion at 27V internal operation. It's aimed at players who valued the original ParaEQ's precise tonal control but wanted a smaller pedalboard footprint and better noise performance.
The Old Blood Noise Endeavors 3 Band EQ is a three-band equalizer from Old Blood Noise Endeavors (OBNE) (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma), a respected US boutique manufacturer known for inventive, experimental effects with unique circuit concepts and lo-fi influenced aesthetics. The 3 Band EQ delivers treble, mid, and bass frequency control with OBNE boutique quality for tone shaping in the OBNE studio and live pedalboard format.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Alternative Rock
- Experimental