The Caline CP-24 is a 10-band graphic EQ pedal, a budget way to shape the frequencies of a guitar or another instrument with ten individual sliders. Delicious Audio lists it at under $40 USD as of December 2023, positioning it as a low-cost alternative to pricier graphic EQs like the BOSS GE-712.
What it does
A graphic EQ splits the signal into fixed frequency bands, each with its own slider for cutting or boosting. The CP-24 does this across ten bands. Delicious Audio describes this as a "massive range of channels" that lets you "really fine tune your tone"1.
The pedal also has a gain channel on the left hand side, adding a gain control alongside the EQ sliders1.
Delicious Audio describes the CP-24 as "silent durable and easy to use"1.
Controls
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Ten EQ sliders | Cut or boost across the pedal's ten frequency bands1 |
| Gain | Gain channel on the left hand side1 |
Power and bypass
The CP-24 runs on a 9V DC center negative supply and draws 30mA of current1. It is a true bypass design, and Delicious Audio notes that like all Caline pedals it "won't impact your tone when off"1.
Use with other instruments
Delicious Audio notes that the CP-24 also works with other instruments besides guitar1. With bands reaching down to 31.25Hz, the frequency range covers territory useful for bass and other low-register signals, though the pedal is presented primarily as a guitar EQ1.
Where it sits among Caline's EQ pedals
Caline makes several EQ pedals at different band counts, and the CP-24 is the company's 10-band option, offered for under $402. For a broader look at the category, see the site's page on equalization pedals.
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Questions
Is the Caline CP-24 true bypass?
Yes. According to Delicious Audio, the CP-24 uses a true bypass design, and the site notes that like all Caline pedals it will not impact your tone when the pedal is switched off. The pedal also has an aluminum alloy casing, which the same listing describes alongside the true bypass design.
What power supply does the Caline CP-24 need?
The CP-24 requires a 9V DC center negative power supply, the standard arrangement for most compact pedals. It draws 30mA of current, so a typical pedalboard power supply with enough spare current on one output will run it. The listing does not mention battery operation.
How much current does the Caline CP-24 draw?
Delicious Audio lists the CP-24's current consumption at 30mA. That is a modest draw, well within what a single output of most pedalboard power supplies provides, so it can share a board without needing a high-current outlet.
Can the Caline CP-24 be used with bass or other instruments?
Yes. Delicious Audio notes that the CP-24 also works with other instruments besides guitar. Because its ten bands run from 31.25Hz to 16kHz, the range reaches low enough to be useful for shaping bass and other instrument signals, not just electric guitar.
What frequencies does the Caline CP-24 cover?
The CP-24's ten bands sit at 31.25Hz, 62.5Hz, 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz and 16kHz. That spans from sub-bass fundamentals up to the highest harmonics of a guitar signal, allowing fine tuning across the whole audible range of the instrument.
Sources (2)
- Caline CP-24 10 Band Graphic EQ, Delicious Audio, 2020-11-24
- 2023 UPDATE! Best EQ Pedals For Guitar: Graphic & Parametric, Delicious Audio, 2023-12-13
