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USERS MANUAL EBS MULTICOMP - STUDIO EDITION THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE EBS MULTICOMP - STUDIO EDITION PEDAL! EBS MultiComp is a high performance, analog compressor pedal with a choice between solid state, tube simulation and multi-band compression. With these impressive features the MultiComp makes a good sounding instrument sound even better. We hope you’ll enjoy using your EBS MultiComp pedal. /The EBS Team Visit EBSSWEDEN.COM for info on all EBS effects, amps and accessories. www.ebssweden.
EBS MULTICOMP - STUDIO EDITION USERS MANUAL THE CONTROLS ACTIVE/ PASSIVE Switch (next to output jack) Set to ACTIVE position if you are playing an active instrument or if you have the pedal connected to an effects loop. If not, set this switch to PASSIVE. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THIS SWITCH IS SET CORRECTLY FOR PROPERLY FUNCTION. COMP/LIMIT controls the amount of compression, the ratio. The range is from 1:1 (minimum) to 5:1(maximum position). GAIN controls the output gain of the compressor.
USERS MANUAL EBS MULTICOMP - STUDIO EDITION POWER OPTIONS DC POWER ADAPTOR For environmental reasons, we recommend the use of a DC Power Supply, such as the EBS AD-9+. The EBS MultiComp Studio Edition handles 9-12 V DC, and require a 2.1 mm pin center negative type of connector. BATTERY This pedal can run on battery (not included). To place a battery in the pedal follow these steps. 1) Remove the four screws holding the bottom plate. 2) Carefully remove the bottom plate.
EBS MULTICOMP - STUDIO EDITION USERS MANUAL ADVANCED CONTROL OPTIONS (inside the box) ADJUSTING THRESHOLD LEVELS. The EBS MultiComp has the feature of fine-tuning the compressor thresholds for both the high and low band compressors independently. The ranges can be set from "off", which bypasses the desired band, up to a relative sensitivity of +6 dB from factory setting. These trimmers are set to 50% (12 o'clock) from factory.
USERS MANUAL EBS MULTICOMP - STUDIO EDITION SAMPLE SOUND SETTINGS The following examples below show a few of the many sonic possibilities of the EBS MultiComp. STANDARD COMPRESSION The standard compression is achieved with the mode switch set to Normal position. Use moderate setting for compression and compensate for gain loss, or boost the signal with Gain. MULTIBAND COMPRESSION This is a very useful setting for tightening up your sound and obtaining maximum compression.
EBS MULTICOMP - STUDIO EDITION USERS MANUAL TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Please consult the following checkpoints, before consulting one of the authorized EBS service centers. Checkpoint 1) Does the cable(s) work properly? Action if answered NO - Replace cable(s). 2) Are the 1/4” plugs properly connected all the way in? - Push the 1/4” plugs all the way in.
USERS MANUAL EBS MULTICOMP - STUDIO EDITION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EBS MULTICOMP Studio Edition Nominal Input Level -10 or -4 dBv Input Impedance 700 kohms Bandwidth +0/-3 dB 20 - 20k Hz Gain Range 0 - 15 dB Compressor Ratio min/max 1:1 - 5:1 Threshold (adjustable inside) -25 - +6 dB Attack Time (80%) <10 ms Release Time (80%) typ. 100 ms Dimensions Width 2.8" (70 mm) Height 4.5" (115 mm) Depth 1.4" (35 mm) Weight 400g (0.88 lb.) Power Requirements 9 - 12 V DC Regulated, 35 mA max.