The Behringer BEQ700 is a compact analog graphic equalizer pedal built for bass guitar. It carries seven sliders, each covering its own frequency band, and each slider can cut or boost its band by up to 15 dB. Behringer describes it as the "Master of Tone" and says the seven bands were chosen specifically as tools for EQing the bass guitar1.
What the seven bands do
The BEQ700 covers the audio spectrum from below 50 Hz to over 10 kHz, according to Behringer1. RockBoard's PedalPedia listing gives a narrower figure, from below 100 Hz to over 6.4 kHz, so the two sources disagree on the exact coverage2.
Behringer explains the purpose of the lowest band, the 50 Hz sub-bass slider, in practical terms: boosting it thickens up sub-bass content, which is mostly felt rather than heard, while cutting it eliminates stage rumble and sub-bass content that can rob sound system power1.
| Band | What it is for |
|---|---|
| 50 Hz (sub-bass) | Boost to thicken sub-bass content, mostly felt rather than heard; cut to eliminate stage rumble and sub-bass content that can rob sound system power1 |
The remaining six bands are not individually described by Behringer beyond the overall coverage figures above1.
Controls, power and switching
The pedal is a straightforward graphic EQ: seven sliders and an On/Off switch. Behringer describes the controls as easy to use and the On/Off switch as noise-free, saying the BEQ700 will keep you "solidly in the zone"1.
The BEQ700 runs on 9V DC center negative and draws 30 mA, per RockBoard's listing2. Guitar World's buying guide also lists the power requirement as 9VDC4.
What reviewers said
In a Guitar World buying guide on bass effects, Connor Godfrey and Richard Blenkinsop called the BEQ700 "the perfect partner" for bass, noting its seven graphic sliders allow you to cut or boost specific frequencies by up to 15 dB4. The same guide lists drawbacks: cheap build, and a tone that can be left slightly muffled4.
In gearnews.com's guide to EQ pedals, Julian Schmauch lists the BEQ700 at $19.50 / £17.20 / 20.70 EUR, from a Thomann customer-rated listing with 228 ratings, as of 2025-09-153.
How it compares
The BEQ700 is the bass-oriented entry in Behringer's graphic EQ line. The company also makes the Behringer EQ700, a seven-band graphic EQ aimed at guitar rather than bass. For more on how EQ pedals work and where they fit on a board, see Equalization Pedals, and for bass-specific effects more broadly, see Bass Pedals12.
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Questions
Is the Behringer BEQ700 analog or digital?
RockBoard's PedalPedia listing gives the BEQ700's circuit type as analog. That matters for players who want to keep their signal path analog, and it means the pedal does not rely on digital conversion to shape the tone. Behringer also describes the pedal's On/Off switch as noise-free, which is aimed at keeping the bypass switching quiet in use.
What power supply does the Behringer BEQ700 need?
The BEQ700 runs on 9V DC with a center-negative plug, the same standard used by most modern pedals, and RockBoard lists its current draw as 30 mA. That is low enough for a typical pedalboard power supply, though as with any pedal it is worth leaving headroom on the supply's budget for that 30 mA.
How much can the BEQ700 boost or cut each band?
Each of the seven sliders offers up to 15 dB of boost or cut, according to Behringer's product page. Guitar World's buying guide describes the same figure, with the seven graphic sliders cutting or boosting specific frequencies by up to 15 dB. The bands run from a 50 Hz sub-bass band up through the higher frequencies.
Is the Behringer BEQ700 only for bass?
Behringer positions the BEQ700 as a bass equalizer, saying its seven frequency bands were chosen as tools for EQing the bass guitar. The 50 Hz sub-bass band in particular is aimed at bass content. Players of other instruments do use graphic EQ pedals generally, but this pedal's band selection is designed around the bass range.
Sources (4)
- BEQ700 | Behringer, Behringer
- BEQ700 Bass Graphic Equalizer by Behringer, RockBoard (PedalPedia), 2026
- The 7 Best EQ Pedals for Every Budget: Shape Your Tone in Seconds!, gearnews.com, 2025-09-15
- Best bass effects pedals: best pedals for every style, Guitar World, 2021-12-20
