Empress Effects ParaEq - Manual (Page 7)

Controls at a Glance
Power: 9V - 18V DC negative
tip 2.1mm jack. 85mA or greater
Input Pad: lowers the level at the input of the pedal.
Start with this switch at 0 dB (no reduction in input level)
to maximize the signal-to-noise ratio of the unit. If you
hear distortion when using the pedal try lowering the
input signal level by moving the input pad switch to the
-6 dB or -12 dB setting.
Bypass Stompswitch: When the LED is shining, the ParaEq effect is
applied to the signal. When off, the ParaEq is being bypassed (true
bypass and buffered bypass available. see advanced configuration).
Gain: determines the amount of boost or cut applied
to frequency band. At the 12:00 setting there is no
boost or cut applied. The range of boost or cut
available for each frequency band is -15 dB to +15 dB.
Boost: controls the output level. It is a clean boost, perfect
for providing gain before an effects chain to minimize noise
or to overdrive the input of a tube amp. The available boost
ranges from 0 dB to +30 dB and is toggled on/off with the
boost stompswitch.