Empress Effects ParaEQ MKII - Parametric Equalizer PedalOverview The Empress ParaEQ MKII packs the studio level equalisation power of the original ParaEQ into a pedalboard friendly sized box. From the fully sweepable + 15dB boost cut on all three bands to the extensive adjustability of the variable Q controls, this pedals slimmed down size makes no compromises over the original unit, and its even been upgraded with a vastly improved headroom. In fact, the ParaEQ MKIIs 107. 9dB signal to noise ratio, 0. 03%