Behringer Bass Graphic Equalizer BEQ700

The Behringer Bass Graphic Equalizer BEq700 is a graphic equalizer pedal that is designed specifically for bass guitar. It is an analog unit that has both a 1/4 inch input and a 1/4 inch output and is powered by either a 9 volt battery or power supply. It is not a rack mountable unit as it is a stomp box.


UTILIZATION

The make up of the BEq700pedal is quite basic as it simply has seven sliders at fixed frequencies and another slider for overall volume level. While each frequency is fixed, this isn't too limiting because each is at a frequency that is related to the bass guitar. The pedal is overall easy to use as you simple use the sliders to get your desired cut or boost. I don't have the manual for the BEq700, but it really isn't necessary as it is simple in make up and use.


SOUND QUALITY

The sound of the BEq700is more than adequate and provides more than enough control over your sound. While this has a good inherent tone, its all about how you want to use it and what you want to do with it. It has the ability to add to your bass guitar sound on the stage and in the studio, but I would really only recommend it for live shows. I love the sounds I get from this pedal when I plug in my Fender P-Bass into it and always feel that I get the most out of this pedal.


OVERALL OPINION

I've been using the BEq700bass guitar EQ for about two years and I definitely recommend it for the bass player looking to get a bit more control over their tone for live shows. While it is suitable for studio use as well, I only use it for live shows as I have other options for EQ in the studio. The price of the BEq700 is about average but is definitely a good deal. Behringer makes reliably built pedals that are priced right and will last a long time. Overall, the BEq700is worth checking out for all bass players.

(Originally written by jhorloger/translated from Audiofanzine FR)


Boss pedal copy.

Cheap and breakable device.

No control detent at 0, faders feel too soft.

UTILIZATION

I connect it before my Big Muff and use it to reduce the low frequency level so that the BM sounds better.

Considering the poor manufacturing quality, I let it always on in a switchable FX loop.

Very easy to use.

But I still don't understand how to open it in order to replace the battery. Luckily I use it with an external PSU.

SOUND QUALITY

It does its job (I also own the Boss GEB-7).

The quality is enough if you don't change your settings often and if use it only for one particular application.

For intensive use buy the Boss version.

I didn't notice that the pedal adds any noise to the signal.

OVERALL OPINION

I've owned it for several days and I already took it to a gig.

It's much too breakable so don't use it with your foot.

It's worth its price but you'd better spend more money and get the Boss if you plan to use it intensively.

It's ok for what I use it but it can't replace the GEB-7 Boss.

It is an analog tape EQ7,.
On paper it looks cool.

UTILIZATION

I do not remember having manual, but remove or put a battery galley especially we are afraid to fart plastic thing that takes the lid each change, but I recommend the use with battery (as in other pedal elsewhere).

SOUND QUALITY

Frequencies are wrong in my opinion (they are the same as the boss) already missing infra (not setting around 30hz), but above all it lacks the high midrange we go from 800 to 4500 Hz direct, damage for me who loves a little boost to 1.6 khz.
No cares for attenuating frequency, against to amplify it saturates quickly (even with some passive basses) and a very unpleasant. Impossible either to use boost otherwise horrible distortion. It also color the sound a bit low even with everything 0 (middle), it's not ugly, but for me eq must be neutral.
Against by virtually no wind.

OVERALL OPINION

I never use my amp because if it has everything you need with eq bcp more neutral and comprehensive.
I do that to me is when I play with headphones (bass, eq, di, mixing desk, headphones).
Despite the value for money is good, mine works tjrs as a first good she not come to me either.
The quality ratio is good because it is cheap and the sound is exploitable.
I do not think I do it again this choice, but to troubleshoot it remains correct.

Copy of the Boss, more cheap, but much cheaper, even occas'

UTILIZATION

Placed on my pedalboard, it does not move, and just serve me cut toue kind of acute ... for a very dull and serious sound but no drooling ... It works fine

SOUND QUALITY

Very decent sound quality. Never used in the studio, but the live, there is no breath, the effect works nickel ... frankly what more?

Used with several types of bass, active or passive, it works nickel!

OVERALL OPINION

I bought used '10 € on the right corner ... it fulfilled its mission, equalizer, simply but effectively.
Frankly, the boss may be better, but who can really hear the difference?

At that price, for a live or even to correct its use it works very well.
It's plastoc, but we know, and this is not the kind of pedal that you jump in with both feet ... it is not a distortion: D

Frankly, for informed amateur use (20 concerts per year) I think she filled her taf without problems. The rest is just snobbery, and then have to take a little care of his gear. And if one day I have plenty of gold coins, bah I would take something else ... but for now BEQ 7 rules!!