EBS BZ-1, User Manual

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User’s Manual
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BZ-1 Bouzouki Preamplifier
BZ-1 Front Panel
Input Section:
1. Input Jack
:
Use a Mono Jack lead to plug in your EBS PU2 pickup. If using a wireless system, be sure to set its output level
so that it is no higher than the PU2’s output level. Boosting the output level of your pickup will cause the BZ1 to overload!
2. MUTE:
Press the Mute switch in to Mute the Signal at the Input Jack – this allows you to easily plug and unplug your
instrument while avoiding on/off noises and without the need to turn your volume down.
3. Signal LED:
The signal Light (LED) flashes Green when you start to play, to indicate that there is a signal at the input of the BZ1. When the
Mute switch is pressed the light shines Red to indicate that the input is muted.
4. Style:
The Style switch gives the option of 2 playing styles. In the IN position the sound is Legato with a softer sound that
has more sustain. In the OUT position the sound is staccato with a more natural acoustic dynamic sound. You might prefer
different settings for different venues. For example, when doing a sound check in an empty room the sound is more hard and
brittle and you might prefer legato to soften the sound but once the gig begins and the room is full of people the room
acoustics will change and soften the sound, in which case you might prefer staccato. If unsure, we recommend staccato as this is the most
natural sound.
5. 5 Band EQ:
The BZ1 when used with the PU2 and a good quality monitor will sound superb with all 5 bands of the EQ
set to flat (centre position).
If for example your monitor lacks smoothness and is thin and bright in the Treble, you can cut a little
Treble and boost a little HMF to make the High frequencies smooth and mellow.
If you prefer a more smooth mellow sound that is easy on the fingers, you can boost MF and HMF to
make your sound more round and powerful.
If your monitor sound is dull and bloated in the Bass, you can boost Bass a little and cut LMF a little to
clean the low frequencies up.
If you monitor has a small light Bass sound, you can Boost Bass and LMF to give it more body.
EQ Examples