EMG -VMC Installation Information

INSTALLATION INFORMATION
MODEL EMG-VMC
The EMG-VMC is an active EQ Circuit for guitar and
bass. Its effects are illustrated in the graph to the right.
Rotate the gain control clockwise for boost, counterclock-
wise for cut. Leave it in the center detent position for flat
response. Rotate the variable frequency knob to sweep
through the mid-frequency band from 300 Hz to 3000 Hz.
This allows you to select the frequency to boost or cut.
The graph to the right illustrates the low and high ends of
the mid-control.
GENERAL INSTALLATION NOTES
1) Only one battery is required for the pickups, and any
active components such as the BTC, BTS, BQC,
VMC, PI2, and PA2. Two batteries wired in series for
18 volts is recommended for bass to increase head-
room and enhance overall performance.
2)
Use an alkaline battery, MN1604 or similar, for longest
life.
3) The original control set must be altered. This is assum-
ing that you already have EMG Pickups in your instru-
ment. If you are installing pickups along with an EQ
circuit, please read both sets of instructions before
you start. This should save you some steps.
4) If your installation is different from the diagrams in
these instructions and you need additional diagrams,
call or write to us. It is highly possible another EMG
Installation Sheet will have the diagram you require.
5) This circuit is designed to be a building block in your
bass. It can be added to any existing EMG units such
as the BTC or BTS CONTROLS. The VMC CONTROL
has five wires: input (white), output (green), battery
(red), and 2 grounds (both black). The VMC CON-
TROL can be wired before or after a BTC or BTS
CONTROL, but for best results we recommend that it
be wired before any other EMG accessory.
6) You may need to modify your instrument to accom-
modate the VMC CONTROL. You may want to have
this done by a qualified technician as special tools
and skills are required.
Warranty:
All EMG Pickups and accessories are warranted for a period of two years. This warranty
does not cover failure due to improper installation, abuse or damage If at any time a pickup
fails to work, return it postage prepaid with proof of purchase. If upon examination the pickup
is determined to be defective, a replacement will be made at no charge. Warranty replace-
ment products are covered by this same warranty. This warranty covers only those pickups
and accessories sold by authorized EMG Dealers. This warranty is not transferable.
Low end of
Mid Boost and Cut
10 dB/div
100 Hz
Red Wire to
Pickups and
Accessories
18 VOLT
WIRING OPTION
VMC
White (Input)
Black (Ground)
© Copyright EMG Inc. 1995
High end of
Mid Boost and Cut
300 Hz 3 KHz
Black
Red
Black
Mid Boost/Cut
Mid Frequency
Red (Volts +)
Green (Output)
P.O. BOX 4394
SANTA ROSA, CALIF.
95402 U.S.A.
(707) 525-9941
FAX (707) 575-7046
10 KHz