Behringer BEQ700 Product Information

Product Information Document

Bass Stompboxes

BEQ700

Ultimate 7-Band Graphic Equalizer

Shape your sound and eliminate

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feedback with 7 bands
ofequalization

This BEHRINGER product has been

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designed to compete head to head
with leading products on the market

Wide frequency range from 50 Hz to

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10 kHz with a powerful 15 dB boost/
cut per band

Status LED for e ect on/o and

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battery check

Runs on 9 V battery or the

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BEHRINGER PSU-SB DC power supply
(not included)

Master of Tone

With 15 dB available boost or cut per

band, the BEQ700’s seven frequency

bands have been carefully chosen to

provide the ultimate tools for EQing

the bass guitar, even extended range

instruments. Of course, to make full

use of its capabilities, you should  rst

understand some basics about the

frequency range of your axe.

First-class electronic On/O switch

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for noise-free operation

High-quality components and

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exceptionally rugged construction
ensure long life

3-Year Warranty Program*

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Conceived and designed by

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BEHRINGER Germany

The BEQ700 covers the audio

spectrum from below 50 Hz to over 10kHz, allowing you to e ectively cut

or boost speci c frequencies that help focus your sound. Special attention

has been paid to the critical midrange frequencies, which can either make

or break your sound. Thefollowing section o ers tips that will have you

sculpting the perfect bass sound in no time at all.

How Does Equalization Work?

Imagine the audio frequency range as a very
wide highway with lots of “lanes”. Each of these
lanes represents a speci c frequency band.

• The lanes on the left side contain the really
low frequency content, mainly bass, bass
vocals, and the kick and tom drums

• The middle lanes make up the fundamental
zone of most musical instruments and the
male and female vocals

• The right-hand lanes have all the high­frequency stu , such as snare drums,
cymbals, higher pitched percussion
instruments and the content that adds
sizzle to the mix

*Warrant y details can be fo und at music-group.c om.

Product Information Document

Bass Stompboxes

BEQ700

Ultimate 7-Band Graphic Equalizer

Applying EQ to Bass Instruments

When frequencies from 20 Hz - 200 Hz are boosted or cut, the bass is a ected dramatically, since sounds in this range are often felt, as well as
being heard. Boosting frequencies within this range can increase the sensation of power and punch. Conversely, reductions in this range can
weaken or muddy low-frequency response.

The fundamental notes of most basses fall within the 40 Hz - 1000 Hz range. Even slight changes in this range can cause a tremendous variation
in overall bass energy and impact, as the human ear is especially sensitive to this range. Boosting frequencies around 200 Hz often gives the
bass warmth and body, without a loss of de nition, while boosting frequencies in the 500 Hz to 1000 Hz range tend to make bass sounds brittle.
Often, better EQ results can be achieved by reducing the frequency bands that are o ending, and by turning up the overall volume rather than
boosting one speci c band.

How the speci c frequency bands of the BEQ700 can shape your sound

• 50 Hz (sub-bass)
Boost: To thicken up sub-bass content, which is mostly felt rather than heard
Cut: To eliminate stage “rumble” and sub-bass content that can rob sound system power

• 120 Hz (soft bass)
Boost: To enhance the lower end of the bass spectrum
Cut: To reduce the tendency of low frequency content to overwhelm a small room

• 400 Hz (hard bass)
Boost: To enhance the “hard” bass punch of fundamental tones
Cut: To reduce punch for better linkage with the kick drum

•500 Hz
Boost: or Cut: To control clarity and warmth

•800 Hz
Boost: To add an aggressive edge to the overall bass sound
Cut: For reducing somewhat nasal or horn-like content

•4.5 kHz
Boost: To make the bass cut through the mix. Creates a more distinctive plucked tone
Cut: To eliminate harshness

• 10 kHz
Boost: To bring out the upper harmonics and add edge to the overall bass tonality
Cut: Apply a cut to reduce harsh high-frequency content or hissYou Are Covered

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