Empirical Labs EL-Q Lil FrEQ

As with ELI’s other signal processors, the Lil FrEQ Equalizer takes a somewhat unique approach to its job. Instead of daisy chaining several equalizers and frequency processors, we combined most of the sound sculpting tools an engineer needs into a compact single rack space box, while still offering the highest performance of any design in its class.

There are eight sections of processing. In addition to a master bypass, each of the Lil FrEQ’s sections features its own dedicated bypass switch, letting you instantly A/B the effect of each section as you adjust and fine-tune them.

Key features:

• High Pass section - sharp filter that cuts all content below one of eight preset frequencies from 30-330 Hz
• High & low shelving section - 2 knobs function similarly to the familiar “bass and treble” tone controls found on many consumer audio playback systems and provide exceptionally smooth and musical boost and cut on the high and low frequencies
• Parametric EQ - 4 sections of fully parametric EQ (LF, Lo Mid, Hi Mid and HF), with each section featuring individual gain, bandwidth (Q) and frequency controls
• DS (Dynamic EQ) section - easy to use and natural sounding “De-esser”. Also functions as a soft knee High Frequency limiter