Danelectro DJ-14C Fish & Chips 7 Band EQ Mini Effects Pedal Review

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(More customer reviews)For a long while I resisted the notion of pedals or effects of any kind. "The amp should and guitar should do it all," was my line in the sand. And, truth be told, I DON'T think effects should carry the lion's share of the 'sound' burden.
That said, there are things a lot of stock rigs aren't capable of doing. Many (most) amps don't have tremolo, so if ya want it, it's stomp box time. Many amps suffer from poor 'verb or no verb, especially the smaller, coveted Fender variety. So... another box is necessary. And so forth.
A 7 band eq? How does that fit into the configuration? Isn't that tone-queer territory, where one pores over sonic minutia forvever and never really gets things dialed in? And besides, the concept is so seventies. I didn't get it, or maybe didn't want to.
I purchased the Fish and Chips largely out of curiousity, born out of rave reviews about it. Let's face it: an eq doesn't quite produce the 'tingle' that a cool 'verb box does. But for the price, it was worth a try. Boy, was I in for a pleasant surprise.
This little box can breathe new life into ANY rig. I own (among other things) a Silvertone 1484 and a Fender Pro Jr. Both possess a certain old school charm, but as such, are limited in their usefulness. With the F & C in the front of the chain, the sonic latitude of these amps is increased at least 10 fold. I never knew my various axes could yield such appealing, PRO sounds. And with the level on the F & C at just about half mast, the gain is boosted significantly and quietly. I can gig anywhere, in any musical situation with the little Pro Jr. now, and that's good news for an aging jobber.
Ya don't to be a sound engineer to get busy with this thing. I would guess that within 10 minutes, even random tweaking will get a rig just about where it needs to be. Again, if the goal is to get more, a lot more, sound potential from your stock rig, this is one very inexpensive way of doing it. High marks for Dano on this one.

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BBE EQA231 Dual Channel 31 Band Equalizer Review

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(More customer reviews)Channel 1 seems to wok OK even though there is still a 6dB insertion loss. Channel 2 hums like crazy. I flipped the "ground lift" switch and it only got worse. Changed the cables around, changed the amp, and both made no difference. As of now I cannot recommend this product. My guess is that this one is just defective.

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Behringer FBQ3102 31-Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer Review

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(More customer reviews)Even though this is a professional model I am using it in my home system replacing an equalizer I have had for many years. This EQ is an awesome piece and exceeded my expectations. I am amazed how reasonable in price it was, yet has many features you would expect to pay much more. I am extremely happy with this piece of equipment and would recommend it for anyone who wants to improve their sound system.

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Enjoy the limelight with the ULTRAGRAPH PRO FBQ3102, a professional 31-band stereo graphic equalizer for both live and studio applications. Its amazing patent-pending FBQ Feedback Detection System instantly detects feedback frequencies and can also be used as an audio analyzer, making the FBQ3102 a welcome addition to every touring setup. Adding some extra oomph to your music is made easy with the dedicated mono subwoofer output with adjustable crossover frequency. You can effortlessly remove unwanted frequencies such as floor rumble and tape hiss by utilizing the additional sweepable high and low cut filters for each channel, and level setting is a snap with the highly accurate 12-digit LED input/output metering and input gain control.


Quality Components Those in the know will appreciate the FBQ3102's uncompromising components such as the ultra low-noise audio operational amplifiers that provide outstanding sound performance, or the servo-balanced inputs and outputs with 1/4" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors. You can expect unmatched reliability and longevity because high-quality illuminated faders, detent potentiometers and illuminated switches were designed for the rigors of every-day use. With its comprehensive features and quality craftsmanship, the FBQ3102 will never leave you sailing on thin ice.
FBQ Feedback Detection System The FBQ Feedback Detection System is one of the most outstanding characteristcs of Behringer's graphic equalizers. This ingenious circuitry lets you immediately recognize and eliminate feedback frequencies. The FBQ Feedback Detection System uses the LEDs in the frequency band faders to indicate the critical frequencies. This way, what once used to be a labor-intensive search for feedback frequencies is now an activity that even a child could master.
In normal operation, the fader LEDs indicate frequency ranges with the highest energy levels, therefore replacing a separate audio analyzer. If you keep an eye on the LEDs while you play back your music (or during the sound check before a show), you can easily identify those frequency ranges showing the highest energy levels. Similarly, increased signal levels on individual frequency bands indicate a higher likelihood that feedback may occur.
Relay-Controlled Hard BypassThe so-called "hard bypass" relays assure that your equalizer is automatically switched into bypass mode in the event of loss of power or faulty power delivery. These fail-safe relays also produce a slight delay during powering up in order to avoid dangerous switch-on thumps.
Balanced Inputs and Outputs The BEHRINGER ULTRAGRAPH PRO models feature electronic servo-balanced inputs and outputs. The servo function performs automatically, recognizing when unbalanced signals are connected and internally converts the nominal signal level so that no signal level difference between input and output signals occurs (6 dB correction).
What's in the Box Behringer FBQ3102 31-Band Stereo Graphic Equalizer, Power Cable, User's Manual

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