Empirical Labs EL-Q - Manual

EQ
Technology For The Artist
www.empiricallabs.com
Lil FrEQ
Equalization Empirical Labs Style
INDEX
1 Features & Specs
2 What is the Lil FrEQ?
2 Using for the First Time
3-6 Example Settings of the EQ
7-8 Recall Sheet
9 Example Settings (Continued)
10 FrEQy Pet Tricks & Troubleshooting
11 Block Diagram & Section Details
12 DS Section
12 Wiring & Cables
13 Stereo Operation, Fuse Replacement, and
AC Voltage Select
13 About Empirical Labs
14 Customer Comments
15 Warranty (Rear Cover)
USERS MANUAL
Warranty and Factory Service
This Empirical Labs Inc. product is covered by a limited warranty covering full parts and labor for 2 years from the
purchase date. The warranty is only effective if the owner has returned his or her warranty card. See warranty card
for further details.
Should problems arise, call Empirical Labs at (973) 541-9447 or contact us from our website below, to obtain an RA
number (Return Authorization). Pack the unit up well * , with a note explaining the problem and return to Empirical
Labs for repair. Include your name, address, phone number, and the date of purchase, and RA number. Send the
unit with freight prepaid to the address below:
EMPIRICAL LABS (Repairs)
41 N. Beverwyck Rd.
Lake Hiawatha, NJ. 07034
We can also be reached on the Web at www.empiricallabs.com by selecting “CONTACT” and then “Tech support” to email
repair requests or information to Empirical Labs. The repaired unit will be returned to you via UPS Ground.
* Pack the unit in original carton if possible. Otherwise, pack with bubble wrap and/or foam in a thick corrugated box.
Shipping people are absolutely brutal to large packages and you must take every precaution against constant
dropping, throwing, and crushing. We are not liable for products damaged during shipping.
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2) Distressor EL8X - The original Distressor on Steroids
3) FATSO Jr. – Two channels of Full Analog Tape Simulation and Optimization
Upgrades
There are elements inside the Lil FrEQ that were designed to be "modifiable". Although we cannot guarantee it at
this time, Empirical Labs may release information and hardware options that will allow owners to alter the curves and
other important performance parameters of their Lil FrEQ. Most of these modifiable elements will probably not
improve the performance, but will offer other very cool signal processing variations. If you have sent in a properly
filled out warranty card, we will keep you apprised of these developments.
Do not attempt to modify or make adjustments to your Lil FrEQ until you have notified Empirical Labs and been
sent the necessary information. There are a number of critical adjustments that cannot be made properly without the
calibration tools we have here at the factory. Any sign of internal adjustment by the user will void your warranty with
the exception of changing the fuses or line voltage selection. Empirical Labs Inc. takes no responsibility for the
safety of anyone opening the Lil FrEQ for any reason. There are dangerous voltages present when unit is
plugged in. Refer unit to factory or Empirical Labs approved service center.