what is this for?

[vegecrackers]

Hi, pardon my ignorance, but can anyone tell me what this is for?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...30013523474&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

thanks!

 

[strats]

Equaliser?

Change some frequency or something. Someone else can explain it better.

 

[eugen3]

its an equaliser which allows you to boost or cut frequencies to a certain level. the midrange knob is to select the frequency to boost/cut by the MID fader.

 

[ala_carte]

yup, eugen3's right.

 

[gsonique]

Parametric EQ is so-called because it has controls to adjust all the parameters of tone control. These are:

• Frequency. The central frequency of the envelope in which the signal is boosted or cut.

• Bandwidth (of which Q is a relation). The number of octaves (or fractions of an octave) over which the signal is affected by boosting or cutting. Bandwidth and Q describe the same thing, but - see below - use different (and inverse) scales: the higher the Q, the lower the bandwidth, and vice versa. The range of possible adjustment can run from about 1/60 octave (Q = approximately 90) to about 3 octaves (Q = approximately 0.4).

• Gain. The amount by which the signal is boosted or cut.

Sweepable midrange EQ (found on some budget and most mid-priced desks), which has only frequency and gain controls, is sometimes incorrectly described as "parametric". However, the term "semi-parametric" is more often used for this type of EQ. To distinguish it from this, the EQ - which include a bandwidth or Q control - is often described as "fully parametric".

What is it again ??
A parametric EQ is an EQ which has controls for Frequency, Bandwidth or Q, and Gain.

 

[edder]

you must be an engineer!!!

can you speak human language? English please! :lol:

 

[gsonique]

no lah ...just neer-engine ...

 

[subversion]

it's still an EQ...

 

[gsonique]

it's still an EQ...

...ya right...sometimes why i bother !!

 

[edder]

it's still an EQ...

...ya right...sometimes why i bother !!

auwww... c'mon.... where is the luurve...

 

[gsonique]

luuurrvve only for you bro ...only for you :twisted:
Btw even if i do a thesis on this subject ...there will be people like..."but its like that what " ...SO GO A/B IT BOTH

 

[subversion]

...ya right...sometimes why i bother !!

excuse me, did i offend you?

i applaud your efforts but at the end of the day, that pedal in question is an EQ unit (which was adequately explained), parametric or otherwise.

 

[gsonique]

Ok you are right

 

[subversion]

no offence, yes? this faceless, forum interaction- makes one look rude unintentionally...

 

[gsonique]

No worries mate ...i was naughty just let me shed some light .. information on music gear gives a better choice in deciding tone shaping ...so as to avoid mojo and save $$.
The best described diff in both EQ types above is that a parametric is actually much prefered for that quick fix in tone shaping rather than sliding six or more parameters.
It is also known for enhancing dirt pedals and to give that quick change in a tune for that nice versatility. For example you can an intro with a cheap transistor radio tone (from the bass cut set on the parametric )and progress into heavy riffs afterward = quick versatility fix :wink:
Also if your dirt pedal doesn't have that bottom you can enhance it without losing the mids but bleeding off some highs tho. ..this is when the bandwidth comes in handy....

Btw ..there are some bass amps build with parametric eq ...why ?? coz bass players prefer that quick fix with a twist.

 

[edder]

Btw ..there are some bass amps build with parametric eq ...why ?? coz bass players prefer that quick fix with a twist.

nahh... regular bass players have only 4 strings. they compensate by having MORE KNOBS!!!

:twisted: