LR Baggs EQUALIZER User's Guide

ALIGN SERIES

EQUALIZER

USER’S GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

Based on the circuit of the esteemed Para Acoustic DI,
the Align Equalizer combines our signature, high-graded
FET gain stage with powerful tone-shaping EQ that
injects richness and balance to any acoustic pickup
signal. A 6-band EQ shapes the frequencies we found
most useful for improving acoustic guitar pickups with
the exibility needed to cover other acoustic instru­ments eectively. Multi-instrumentalists can incorporate
dedicated EQ pedals for level matching a variety of
instruments and tailoring a specic EQ for each one.

GETTING STARTED

1. Power the Equalizer with a 9V power supply or a 9V
battery.

2. Plug your guitar into the ¼” input to activate the
Equalizer (upper right hand side) and a cable into
the ¼” output (upper left hand side).

3. Adjust the gain using the gain switch. Read section D
in this manual for setting your gain to the appropriate
level.

4. Plug the ¼” cable into your amp, PA, or next pedal in
the signal chain and experiment with the Equalizer.

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TOP FEATURES

A. NOTCH

The notch lter is designed to help control feedback. If
your guitar begins to feedback, slowly turn the notch
control clockwise. The oending frequency will stop
instantly when the notch is in the proper position.

B. INSTRUMENT INPUT

The ¼” input is an unbalanced (mono), all-discrete
input. Plugging into the input will activate the Equalizer,
therefore, unplugging will turn the system o.

C. 6-BAND EQ

The Equalizer’s 6-band EQ controls shape the frequencies
we found most useful for improving acoustic guitar
pickups with the exibility needed to cover other acoustic
instruments eectively. Use the controls to raise or lower
each individual frequency to meet the needs of your
instrument or to balance your tone in the room.

D. GAIN

The gain switch was designed to allow for quick, easy
adjustments of your input level. This switch ranges
between - 6dB (half of normal level), 0dB (no change to
normal level), and +6dB (twice normal level). This can be
used to accommodate for a passive pickup (+6dB), or a
pickup that is too hot (-6dB).

E. PHASE

Press this button to invert the phase. Usually, one phase
will provide better sound and feedback resistance. With
all acoustic instruments it is important to try both
phases each time you set up, because phase is relative
to your position on the stage.

F. ENGAGE

Press the footswitch to engage the tone shaping tools.
When the light is on, all of the controls on the Equalizer
are engaged. When the light is o, the whole pedal is
true bypassed.

G. HIGH-PASS FILTER

The high-pass lter may be used to attenuate extraneous
low frequencies, allowing for an appropriate mix with
dierent instruments, playing situations, and sound

systems. The variable “hpf” switches between 45, 75,
an d 120 Hz.

H. ¼” OUTPUT

The ¼” output is an unbalanced, line level output. You
can plug into any amp or device that has a ¼” input. We
recommend running into any other LR Baggs Align
pedals, DI’s, or the Synapse Personal PA System.

I. VOLUME

The master volume will help you nd a balance between
your engaged and bypassed signal. It is only active when
the engage light is on. Keep in mind that your 6-band
EQ controls and gain switch will aect this balance.

SIDE FEATURES

A. DC INPUT

The DC power input is designed for a standard 2mm
plug commonly used with eects pedals and “oor­box” products. Most power supplies or multi-power
devices designed for musical products may be used.
9VDC recommended with a 12VDC maximum. Plugging
in a power supply will activate the Equalizer.

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SPECIFICATIONS

1/4” INPU T

Input Impedance: 5.1 Megohms
Preamp Gain: -6dB,0dB, +6dB
Input Level: -25dBv to +3dBv (0.056Vrms to 1.414Vrms)

EQ

High Pass Filter: 45Hz, 75Hz, 120Hz
Notch: -20dB, sweepable from 40Hz to 300Hz 1/8 octave
85Hz: +/-9dB
350Hz: +/-9dB
700Hz: +/-9dB

1.6kHz: +/-9dB

4.8kHz: +/-9dB

10kHz: +/-9dB

LINE OUTPUT

Output Level: -1.4dBv (0.848Vrms) Unbalanced
Output Impedance: 470 Ohms

POWER

DC Power Consumption: 43mW Max at 9V
DC Current Draw: 4.5mA
Voltage Range: 7.5VDC – 12VDC
Power Supply: 9VDC with 100mA minimum
*IMPORTANT: polarity Pos (+) on outside, Gnd (-) on center
9V Battery Life: 110 hours
Signal to Noise: 90dB, Unweighted

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

0.85 Lbs, 5” Length x 3.25” Width x 2” Depth

These specications may change without notice.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

& WARRANTY INFORMATION

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Register the Align Equalizer online at:

lrbaggs.com/register

LIMITED WARRANTY

L.R. Baggs warrants to the using purchaser that this
product shall be free of defects in workmanship and
materials under normal and proper use for a period of
one year. If you experience problems with the Align
Equalizer, please contact your dealer.

To learn more about this product, please visit:

lrbaggs.com/align

483 N. Frontage Road, Nipomo, CA 93444

ph: 805.929.3545

lrbaggs.com