EBS MICROBASS 3 USERS MANUAL

EBS MICROBASS 3
USERS MANUAL

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CHANNEL CONTROLS, SWITCHES & OUTPUTS REFERENCE GUIDE

CLEAN CHANNEL = WHITE KNOBS MID is a peaking filter for the drive GAIN selects between a low- and high-gain drive engine.
DRIVE CHANNEL = BLACK KNOBS channel. The two knobs works in
BOTH CHANNELS = GRAY KNOBS conjunction. Pick your frequency with TONE shapes the tone range of the drive engine.
the right control, and boost or cut with Flat setting when turned all the way up.
the left control in the chosen range.
BLEND sets the mix level between the clean
TYPE sets the drive tone character to THIN or
channel and drive channel when the drive LEVEL sets the output volume for
DEEP (neutral in the between position). The
channel is active. To jump between the Clean the Drive channel.
deep position compensates for low-frequency
and Drive channels, set this knob to the max
loss at very high gain.
position and set the Serial switch to Off.

MASTER controls the volume on the Output jack. DRIVE controls the amount of gain in the tube
The balanced outputs (XLR) are not affected by emulation stages (engines), and provides an
the setting of this knob. extra gain all the way up to 40 dB. This control
also compresses the sound when turning up level
COMP. This control knob sets the up to maximum, producing pure limitation.
compression ratio, i.e. The signal strength
relation between the input and output; the
GAIN adjusts the input signal level for the EBS
higher the ratio the more compression. The
MicroBass 3. An optimum level is when the peak
LED indicates when the compressor responds
led starts flashing when playing hard on your
during play. It is a low noise compressor/
instrument. A correctly set gain is vital for the
limiter that will tightening up the sound and
signal processing to work properly.
prevent the preamp from saturating at peaks
when approaching the headroom limit. TREBLE is a shelving type filter controlling the
higher mids and treble registers, giving presence
and ambiance to the sound.

BASS is a 'shelving' type BYPASS. This switch MID. These two knobs works CHARACTER FILTER BRIGHT is an advanced high pass filter that
12dB/oct slope phase bypasses ALL filters in the in conjunction. Use the right When active, bass and produces a bright high-treble timbre, without
compensated bass filter clean channel and sets a control to pick a frequency. treble are boosted while the adding any noise. This switch gives a gain of
with a wide gain range. flat frequency response. Use the left control to boost midrange gain will be slightly 10 dB at 10kHz.
or cut the gain in the range dropped, known as a smiley
of the chosen frequency. EQ curve. This way the sound
MUTE FOOT SWITCH. Mutes the balanced Note: When the left control will be preshaped before the DRIVE FOOT SWITCH - Engages the drive
outputs and the master output. is set to Notch, you can use final adjustments using the channel. The clean channel is always active,
Fx Send is not affected by this function. the right control to find and other features of the preamp. but if the BLEND control is turned all the way
The Mute switch also enables the built-in tuner erase a precise frequency that up, in parallel mode, this switch will make the
for silent tuning.* causes unwanted feedback sound jump from the clean channel to the drive
(a common issue with upright channel when activated.
* An internal switch can set the tuner to be active at all times. basses in larger rooms).
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A/B FX SEND & RETURN. EBS MicroBass3 is provided with an effects loop for
use with external units such as box or rack effects. The loop puts the external
effects after both channels EQs and the channel selector (Drive footswitch).

C STEREO MODE ON/OFF. By pushing this switch the return jack goes into
TRS operation for stereo mode. When active, the Balanced Outputs will turn
into Left and Right outputs rather than post/pre. The stereo effect will also be
heard through the headphones output. For the stereo effect, use an external
effect with stereo output last in line, and connect to the FX return using a
Y-split cable, such as the EBS ICY-30.
K J
D OUTPUT. This is the master output jack to be connected to another amp or I H
power amplifier. L M N

Note: The balanced outputs offers L AUX IN. Auxiliary input to be

high-quality ’line box’ signals for monitored only with headphones.
connecting to PA mixing consoles or This input has no level control and
to studio or broadcast recording units, the volume should be adjusted by
with high noise immunity. The output the source.
level controlled by the MASTER knob
A does not affect these outputs. M PHONES. Connect your
------------ headphones here for silent
B E H POST BAL OUT. Post EQ signal that is practicing. The volume from the
taken immediately before the Master MB3 is controlled by the MASTER
C F knob (serve as the Left channel output knob where the Aux In needs to be
when using FX Return in ’stereo mode’). adjusted from the signal source.
D G
I PRE/POST BAL OUT. This output send N DC INPUT. Connect the power
various signals depending on which supply here, only 9V DC, 1000 mA
mode is selected: (supplied in package).
E DRIVE INPUT. This input is a direct input to the Drive channel in parallel J 1) When the switch is in its’ outer
mode and can be used to mix two sources, e.g. between two pickups on an position the signal is taken before (PRE)
instrument where applicable. Note: In conjunction with the Blend knob at any of the pedals the EQ.
max, and by choosing the LO gain engine (and modest or minimum Drive J 2) When the switch is engaged this
setting) it can serve as an input for a second instrument. Then you will output normally serves as post Clean
use the drive channel to tweak the EQ individually for that instrument (not channel EQ only-output. However, if
necessarily using any overdrive). the ’stereo mode’ for the FX return is
activated at the same time, it will serve
F SERIAL ON/OFF. This switch controls from where the Drive channel should as the Right channel output, post EQ.
take its’ signal. In default mode, parallel, the source is taken from the main
input or the Drive Input when used. In serial mode, the source is taken from K GND LIFT. Eliminates ground noise
the output of the Clean channel, so the channels are connected in serial. and hum. When required, press the
Gnd Lift switch to disconnect the
C INPUT - The main input is a low noise, high impedance instrument input. ground from the balanced outputs.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - MICRO BASS 3

Clean Channel: Drive Channel:

Input Impedance: Parallel mode 1.5 Mohms // 44 pF Input Impedance: 1.8 Mohms // 22 pF
Serial mode 10 Mohms // 22 pF Drive: Gain Range 40 dB
Gain: Gain Range min/max -oo/+30 dB Drive Engines:
Gain Peak LED +10 dBv Lo: Type 2nd harmonics soft
Frequency Response +0/-3 dB 20-20.000 Hz Hi: Type Symmetrical 2-stage with
Character: Filter Type Shelving High/Low Pass +18 dB gain
Gain: Lo +6 dB @ 80 Hz Type Switch: Thin/Normal/Deep Pre Drive EQ
Mid -2 dB @ 900 Hz Filter Section:
Hi +3 dB @ 7.5 kHz Tone Filter: Type 6 dB/oct. Low Pass.
Bright: Filter Type Shelving. Frequency Range 700 - 20k Hz
Gain: +10 dB @ 10 kHz Mid Filter: Type Bandpass Filter.
Filter Section: Frequency Range 100 - 4.500 Hz.
Bass Filter: Type 12 dB/oct. Shelving. Q 1.2
Gain Range +/- 18 dB @ 60 Hz Gain Range +/- 15 dB
Mid Filter: Type Bandpass Filter. Common Features:
Freq Range 50 - 5.000 Hz. Effects Loop: Loop Signal Level nominal -10 dBv
Q - Boost 0.5 - 1.3. Gain Unity (1:1)
Q - Cut 0.5 - >5. Output Impedance <100 ohms
Gain Range +/- 12-15 dB Input Impedance >200 kohms // 22 pF
Treble Filter: Type Shelving. Phones Out: Recommended Imp. 32 - 200 ohms
Gain Range +/- 18 dB @ 8 kHz Aux Input: Input Impedance 20 kohms
COMP/LIMIT: Comp Gain 0 dB Nominal Level -10 dBv
Attenuation max 24 dB Output: Output Impedance <1 kohms
Compression Ratio max 3:1 Signal Level nominal 0 dBv
Attack (80%) typ <10 ms Balanced Outputs: Output Level nominal -20dBv
Release (80%) typ 100 ms XLR Connections 1-GND, 2-Hot, 3-Cold
Options Pre/Post EQ, L/R Ch.
in stereo mode
Auxiliary Info:
FOR MORE PEDALS, AMPS & Power Requirements Idle 450mA @9V.
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max output level)
Dimensions (WxDxH): max 168 x 124 x 53 mm /
6.6” x 4.9” x 2.1”
Weight: 660 g ( 1.5 lbs.)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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