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Behringer EQ700

Bartlett Audio Behringer EQ700 Operating instructions

  • Hello! I've reviewed the user guide which covers different ways to equalize your microphone signal for stage performance. It discusses using graphic EQ pedals, impedance matching transformers, and mic preamps with built-in EQ. I understand how these devices work together and can answer questions about their setup and usage.
  • What is a low-cost method to EQ my mic on stage?
    What do I need if my mic is low impedance?
    What is another way to EQ the mic?
HOW TO EQ YOUR MIC ON STAGE
By Bruce Bartlett
One low-cost method is to use a graphic equalizer pedal. Here are some EQ pedals
:
Behringer EQ700 $28, 7-band, plastic housing
MXR M108S $129, 10-band, metal housing
Whirlwind Perfect 10 $218, 10-band, metal housing
Those devices are high impedance in and out, but all Bartlett mics are low impedance
(except the Guitar Mic-B). So you'd need an impedance-matching transformer such as
the Shure A85F for $18. It converts a low-impedance XLR to a high-impedance 1/4"
phone plug and provides 24 dB of gain.
The connections would be like this:
Bartlett Mic > phantom power supply > short mic cable > Shure A85F > EQ > guitar cord
to your amp or direct box.
The Behringer PS400 is a good phantom supply for about $29.
Another way to EQ your mic is with a mic preamp that has built-in EQ. Plug the mic
directly into the preamp, and turn on phantom power in the preamp. Then set the EQ as
desired.
Some examples of mic preamps with EQ:
Headway EDB-2 preamp. It has an XLR mic input with phantom power.
Grace Design Felix 2 preamp. It also has an XLR mic input with phantom power, plus 1/4" jacks for
pickups.
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