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THE CONTROLS
Controls the mix volume for the original "bypassed" sound, from 0% (off) to 100% (max).
Sets the amount for the octave divided signal, from 0% (off) to 100% (max).
HIGH- This position gives the most synthesized sound character, useful for rapidly changing tonal character. Performs very well on guitar, piccolo bass and other instruments.
MID - The classic octave divider by EBS. Simply the standard to which all others are compared. For 4,5 and 6 string basses.
LOW - This position adds extra smooth sub-bass to your sound. This position is suitable when you wish to add those extra low harmonics without altering your basic sound character.
INDICATOR LED
Indicates when the pedal in switched on. When this LED stops lighting you shouldreplacethebatteryassoonaspossible.
FOOT WITCHS
Switches the pedal on or off. This switch uses noiseless FET-switching for rapidly switching during play. Because of the active design, this switch performsbetterthanwhatisnormallycalled"truebypass".
SAMPLE SOUND SETTINGS
The following examples below show a few of the many sonic possibilities of the EBS OctaBass.
OCTABASS CLASSIC
This is the classical OctaBass sound setting, as foundonpreviousEBSproducts.
Use high setting for Normal and moderate on Octaveforbestpersonalresult.
SUB-BASS OCTAVE
This is a very useful setting for spicing up the low-ends of your sound. The range switch setting makes it possible to add the most rumblingbasssoundsevercreated.
Use a fairly high setting for Octave and balance yoursoundwithNormal.
SYNTH-TYPE BASS
The most synthesized sounds are all made possible in the High position of the range switch. Useful for solo playing, fill-ins as well usefulforotherinstrumentthanbassorguitar.
HOW TO CHANGE BATTERY
- Carefully remove the four screws holding the bottom plate.
- Remove the bottom plate gently.
- Replace the old battery with a new one of the same type, 9V alkaline type; 6LR61.
- Gently place back the bottom plate, and make sure no cables are squeezed. Attach the four mounting screws using moderate tension.
HOW TO USE EBS PHANTOM POWERTM
The EBS Phantom Power System™ makes it possible to power the EBS OctaBass with 9V DC directly from the EBS Drome, Gorm, Fafner and 1V2/Classic amps. Here is a step-by-step instruction on how to do this.
- Connect a stereo ¼" instrument cable (TRS, tip-ring-sleeve) between the EBS OctaBass pedal and the EBS amp.
- Activate the phantom power on the amp. This is made with a flick of a switch on most EBS amps. Please consult the manual for the EBS amp you are using.
- Connection done. You should now have power in the pedal, even if the input jack is left open.
EBS PHANTOM POWER™ TROUBLE SHOOTING
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Note that only the pedal that is directly connected to the EBS amp can be powered with phantom power. This means that if you have more than one pedal, ONLY THE LAST one can use the EBS Phantom Power™.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Please consult the following checkpoints, before consulting one of the authorized EBS service centers.
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*EBS Sweden AB guarantees no error free operation when using other DC adapter than the EBS AD-9. Warranty is void if higher voltage than 9.3 V has been used to feed the EBS OctaBass pedal.
USEFUL HINTS
In order to obtain best possible operation from the EBS OctaBass, check the points below on how to improve triggering. The performance depends alot on the playing technique, the instrument and the strings.
- If you are using more than one pedal, make sure that the OctaBass is one of the first ones plugged in, closest to the instrument.
- Avoid using the effects loop on amplifier. Many amplifiers have the low end cut-off which causes poor triggering.
- If you play an active instrument, you can increase the triggering capability by adding bass on the instrument and later lower the bass on the amp.
- Try to avoid playing open strings. Some instruments could also have a few number of difficult notes, especially on the first frets. This is because some instruments have very high content of overtones which inhibits the triggering of the unit. Try playing these notes on other positions on the fingerboard if nothing else helps.
- If you are the happy owner of an EBS MultiComp compressor pedal, try to put this pedal before the OctaBass. The MultiComp pedal can fix a poor signal from the instrument and improve triggering considerably.
- Some string brands tend to have dead notes across the fingerboard, which causes misstracking in the OctaBass. Try changing string brand to EBS Northern Light Strings!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EBS OCTABASS
| Nominal Input Level | -8 dBv | |
| Dry Bandwidth | +0/-2 dB | 20 - 20k Hz |
| Dry Level | min/max | -oo / 0 dB |
| Dry Noise Level | -96 dBv | |
| Octaver Bandwidth | +0/-3 dB | 10 - 110 Hz |
| Octaver Level Gain | min/max | -oo / 12 dB min |
| Octaver Filter Slope | 18 dB/oct. Low Pass | |
| Triggering Threshold | -70 dBv @200 Hz | |
| Power Requirements | 9 V DC Regulated, 8 mA max*. | |
| Dimensions | Width | 2.8" (70 mm) |
| Height | 4.5" (115 mm) | |
| Depth | 1.4" (35 mm) | |
| Weight | 450g (1 lb.) | |
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
*EBS recommends the use of the EBS AD-9 DC adapter, which supplies a well stabilized power to the EBS OctaBass and all your other pedals that operate with a 9V battery. The high current capacity, 650mA, makes it possible to supply all pedalswithonlyoneadapter, EBSAD-9!
EBS Sweden AB · Framnäsbacken 12 · SE-171 66 Solna · Sweden
Phone: +46-8-7350010 · Fax: +46-8-7350015
Web: http://www.ebs.bass.se
E-mail: ebs.sweden@bass.se
Documents / ResourcesDownload manual
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