I
NTRODUCTION
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G
ETTING
S
TARTED
T
ECHNICAL
S
PECIFICATIONS
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INPUT:
Input Impedance
1 Mohms // 100 pF
GAIN:
Gain Range
min/max
-
∞
/ +28 dB
Gain Peak LED
+10 dBv
Frequency Response
+0 / -3 dB
35 - 20k Hz
CHARACTER:
Filter:
Type
Shelving High/Low Pass
Gain:
+6 dB @ 75 Hz
-2.5 dB @ 800 Hz
+3 dB @ 9 kHz
FILTER SECTION:
Bass Filter:
Type
12 dB/oct. Shelving
Gain
+/- 15 dB @ 100 Hz
Low Mid Filter:
Type
Bandpass Filter
Range
150 – 900 Hz, Q=0.9
Gain
+/- 15 dB
High Mid Filter:
Type
Bandpass Filter
Range
1.2 – 7 kHz, Q=1.1
Gain
+/- 15 dB
Treble
Filter:
Type
Shelving
Gain Range
+/- 15 dB @ 10 kHz
DRIVE SECTION:
Gain Range
min/max
0 / 30 dB
Gain Type
Class A Tube Emulator
Low End Compensation
< 250 Hz
BALANCED OUTPUT:
Output Level
nominal
- 10 dBv
XLR Connections
1-GND, 2-Hot, 3-Cold
Options
Pre/Post Eq, GND Lift,
LINE OUT:
Output Impedance
< 5 kohms
Nominal Signal Level
0 dBv
POWER AMP:
Continuous Output Power
440 W RMS @ 4 ohms
500 W RMS @ 2 ohms
Protection Thermal
AUXILIARY INFO:
Power Requirements
max
800 W
Mains Protection:
T5A Fuse (230V)
T10A Fuse (100/120V)
Dimensions (WxDxH):
49 cm x 30 cm x 21,5 cm
19.3” x 11,8” x 8.5”
Weight:
14 kg ( 31 lbs.)
Specifications are subject to change without notice!
B
UILDING THE SOUND
...
Your
EBS Classic 500
features an en-
hanced tone shaping circuit that will enable
you to create a variety of bass sounds.
6.
The filters are basically the boost/cut design.
This means that the level controls marked
with + and - signs, either boost or cuts the
selected frequency band. Further, the two
MID sections have got frequency controls for
precise adjustment of the midrange.
7.
Gradually increase or decrease the level and
vary the frequency of the various filter sec-
tions. Notice how the sound is affected.
8.
Repeat as above by trying out the
preshape
filter
Character
.
9.
Proceed to the Drive knob. This control
adjusts the overdrive and can be seen as
moderate up to 12 o’clock, after that point
you could get highly distorted sounds.
10.
For further reference, check out the sample
sound setting on the last page of this manual.
This was a brief tutorial of
EBS Classic
500
. As you go on further in this manual,
you will learn how to use and utilize all of
the useful features that the
EBS Classic 500
offers you.
GOOD LUCK!
The
EBS Classic 500
is a solid-state
amplifier head, extremely easy to dial-in. It
is designed to match the EBS ClassicLine
cabinets in all styles and situations. The
sound of the Classic 500 amp is a
combination of vintage bass sound and the
transparent ’EBS’ sound that let your
playing style and the character of your
instrument speak. Versatility is provided by
a carefully designed EQ section with very
creative dual midrange sections. The
boosted drive control adds everything from
subtle, vintage overdrive to mean, crushing
distortion – without loosing the low-end.
These brief tutorials will help you to
become acquainted with some of the fea-
tures of the
EBS Classic 500
.
G
ETTING STARTED
...
1.
Carefully unpack the bass head.
2.
Check that the Volume and Drive controls
are set to zero, fully counter clockwise. Set
all the other controls to mid position and
make sure that the switch marked
Character
is in its’ outer position. Now the EBS
CL500’s settings are "zeroed" and ready to
be personalized.
3.
Power up the head and plug in your bass.
4.
While plucking the strings as hard as you
would during your hardest playing, adjust the
GAIN knob until the PEAK led starts to flash
only at highest peaks.
5.
Move over to the VOLUME knob and adjust
for the desired output volume.