Too Simple: need Reco on EQ...

[Zapp]

this is a really dumb question, but I have for years been using an EQ not really designed for Bass but works pretty well... a Roland box. But I'd really like to get a first-class EQ that is simple and just works. Ordinarily I'd look to Boss for such an animal but thought I would ask the gang here what works for you?

thanks
Z

[cybersnyder]

I like the Boss GEB-7. What are you looking for and what's your budget?

[scotch]

Simple and first class? Define both, please!

First thing that comes to mind is something like a Barber Linden eq (simple 2-band). Or do you want a graphic? Or a great parametric like the Empress ParaEQ?

The following parameters will help us hone-in better on what you might want (as opposed to listing what we each own):
-Budget
-Type (graphic, parametric, fixed band rotary)
-Any other size, weight or odd requests

[Zapp]

Good coaching gents...
The Boss GEB-7 was where I was headed unless someone has a strikingly better idea.

1. Budget - buy used if available, $100 cap
2. Simple meaning I don't need a fancy display to break, durable controls, good circuits, sliders or pots, jacks.
3. Good I/O - need to be able to run out to a DI box, I don't think I need phantom power so mic jack is good, not mandatory, AC power is good, not mandatory. Clean electronics, low noise, some boost-ability would be good if it is well implemented.
4. No other effects needed for this. I'll do those separately.

[scotch]

Originally Posted by Zapp

Good coaching gents...
The Boss GEB-7 was where I was headed unless someone has a strikingly better idea.

1. Budget - buy used if available, $100 cap
2. Simple meaning I don't need a fancy display to break, durable controls, good circuits, sliders or pots, jacks.
3. Good I/O - need to be able to run out to a DI box, I don't think I need phantom power so mic jack is good, not mandatory, AC power is good, not mandatory. Clean electronics, low noise, some boost-ability would be good if it is well implemented.
4. No other effects needed for this. I'll do those separately.

That's better. "Top Notch" and "$100 cap" are totally different things! You're obviously not looking for a boutique unit.

The Boss GEB-7 is the obvious choice. It's durable, low noise, runs on wall adapter or batteries and works well for bass!

Any eq will be able to run into a di (except for expensive rackmount studio eq's).

Why would you need a mic jack (xlr input)? Are you wanting to use it on vocals as well? Confused.

[Zapp]

OUTput... not input. my bad.
i play acoustic guitar also and both of my eq boxes for that rig have xlr outputs so its something I've come to appreciate

Originally Posted by scotch

That's better. "Top Notch" and "$100 cap" are totally different things! You're obviously not looking for a boutique unit.

The Boss GEB-7 is the obvious choice. It's durable, low noise, runs on wall adapter or batteries and works well for bass!

Any eq will be able to run into a di (except for expensive rackmount studio eq's).

Why would you need a mic jack (xlr input)? Are you wanting to use it on vocals as well? Confused.