Front Panel Controls
1. The Bypass switches are true bypass, meaning, they literally remove the Michelangelo from
the signal chain completely.
2. The Calibration controls allow you to fine tune the left and right channels in order to achieve
a proper balance in the stereo image. As well, the Calibration controls function as gain
controls, and as such, can be driven hard for a more aggressive tone.*
3. The Aggression control allows the entire EQ circuit to change its overall feel and sound. At
0% you will hear the Michelangelo at it’s most neutral and 100% is the most aggressive.
4. The Low Shift switch allows you to change the rolloff of the Low shelf control.
5. The Low control is actually a shelf control controlling the low frequencies.
6. The Mid Shift switch alters the response of the Mid control, affecting primarily the low mids
range of the signal.
7. The Mid control covers the range between the Low and High controls.
8. Vintage mode offers a much darker, raw tone that can be very useful when full analog tone
is desired.**
9. The High control is a shelf control controlling the higher frequencies.
10. The Air control is another shelf that controls the ultra-high frequencies, and yes it overlaps
the High control on purpose.***
11. This switch allows you to switch the output impedance of the Michelangelo from high to Low.
You will notice that switching between LoZ and HiZ will alter the overall sound of the EQ and
will require a recalibration. HiZ has a very large interaction with other gear following the
Michelangelo and thus will sound different in various locations in your signal chain. LoZ will
have lower overall color but will interact much less with other gear following the
Michelangelo.
12. The Trim control allows you to set the output volume coming out of the Michelangelo.
13. If you are having a ground loop issue, flip this switch!
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