EBS BZ-1, User Manual

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12. Mains Input:
The BZ1 is provided with a detachable power lead that connects here. The specific mains input voltage rating
that your BZ1 has been built for is clearly marked on the back panel below the mains input. Before connecting for the first time,
please ensure that your BZ1 is compatible with your electricity supply. If you have any doubts, please get advice from a qualified
person.
13. Output:
Fully balanced output for connecting to a powered speaker or a power amplifier driving a passive speaker. This
output serves as the main output since it includes all the BZ-1 sections including level changes made from the volume control. This
output can be considered as the “Bouzouki Player’s Output”
The effects loop should be used in the instance where the bouzouki player has the need to use an external, higher quality
reverberation processor. When an external processor is connected, the BZ-1 Reverb level control should be turned to zero so
the internal Reverb gets deactivated. The sound of the external processor will be routed to the “Stage Monitor” and “Output”
XLR line outputs. Changes made to the external processor will affect the overall sound of the BZ-1 preamplifier and the ratio
between the “dry” bouzouki sound and the reverb amount will be controlled through the “MIX” parameter of the external reverb processor.
The cables used should be unbalanced (TS) Jack lead cables, same type used for instruments.
14. Effects Return:
Accepts the output of an external effects processor.
15. Effects Send:
Sends the signal to the input of an external effects processor.
16. Stage Monitor Lineout:
Fully balanced output for connection to an external PA console/mixing desk. This lineout sends
the full sound with the EQ and Reverb sound to the mixing console, so be sure to set the PA console/mixing desk channel with all
EQ flat or bypassed and any console/mixing desk effects set to zero. The stage monitor lineout will pass through all the EQ and
reverb changes made by the player but not the volume changes. This will ensure that changes in level made by the bouzouki
player will not affect the “Mix” in the other band members monitor zones. Volume changes made by the bouzouki player will affect just his
personal mix.
17. Front of House Lineout DI:
This Output is only for use by a sound engineer who requires a DI output for Front of house
sound. This DI output sends the character of the BZ1 sound but bypasses all EQ, Reverb and Volume settings on the BZ1. So any
setting changed on the BZ1 will not affect this Lineout and the front of house sound.
PU-2 Bouzouki Pickup
Battery:
Use a 3V CR2 Lithium battery. Never attempt to use a higher voltage battery as this will damage the pickup!
Polarity:
Insert the battery in the direction, as shown inside the battery holder, with the + near the centre of the pickup and the – near the end of the
pickup.
Battery Life:
Battery life is 2000 Hours. See the table below to give you an idea when to change your battery.
Hours of use per week Battery Life
40 Hours - 12 Months
30 Hours - 16 Months
20 Hours - 24 Months
On/Off:
When you plug a Mono Jack Lead into the pickup, it will power on. When you remove the Mono Jack Lead, the Pickup will power off. Be sure
to mute the BZ1 every time you connect a Lead to the pickup to avoid on/off noises.
Audio Connector