EBS BLUE LABEL BASS IQ User manual

USERS MANUAL
EBS BASS IQ - BLUE LABEL EDITION
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USERS MANUAL EBS BASS IQ - BLUE LABEL EDITION
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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING
THE EBS BASS IQ - BLUE LABEL PEDAL!
The EBS Bass IQ is an analog envelope filter pedal that is triggered
by the notes you play.
The new version has added controls and filters that expands the
palette of funky sounds that can be created with the pedal.
We hope you’ll enjoy using your EBS BassIQ Blue Label pedal.
/The EBS Team
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USERS MANUAL
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THE CONTROLS
Q controls the bandwidth or the ’Q’ value of
the filter, i.e. the sharpness and peak of the
filter.
THRESH. controls the sensitivity of the filter. The
higher the setting, the higher the sensitivity.
Use this to fine-tune the BassIQ’s dynamic
response, so that the filter will react to how
hard you play.
ATTACK controls how fast the filter will react.
Minimum setting on this knob will allow the
filter to react immediately. The maximum
setting gives the filter a delayed response of
approximately 2 seconds.
MODE
UP will “open” the filter, that means the response
goes from low to high frequencies. This is the
classic operation of an envelope filter.
UP-R is a special mode of UP where you can
use an internal range trimmer control to set
the dynamic sensitivity.
DWN is a reversed action from UP, from high to
low frequencies. This mode is useful to create
synth-bass like sounds.
Q
THRESH.
ATTACK

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FILTER
FR means Fullrange. In this position the
filter regains the higher frequencies when
opening up completely, maintaining the
high frequency contents of the original
signal.
BP is a Bandpass filter. This can be called
the AutoWah position, since the effect is
similar to wah effects.
LP is the original envelope filter using a
moving low pass filter.

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TRIMMERS (inside the box)
HP (HIGH PASS FILTER MIX-IN)is a High
Pass filter for further fine-tuning your sound
while in low pass mode ONLY (LP). It blends
in an amount of the high frequencies from
the original “bypassed” sound. The range
can be set
from 0% to 100% mix. Factory setting is
minimum position.
GAIN sets the overall gain of the EBS BassIQ
when in use. The factory setting for this
trimmer is minimum position.
RANGE sets the maximum upper range for the
pedal while in UP-R mode. Factory setting for
this trimmer is 12 o’clock (50%).

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POWER OPTIONS
DC POWER ADAPTOR For environmental reasons,
we recommend the use of a DC Power
Supply, such as the EBS AD-9 Pro. The EBS
BassIQ Blue Label handles 9-18 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.
3) Place a 9V alkaline type; 6LR61 in
the battery holder.
4) Gently place back the bottom plate.
Attach the four mounting screws using
moderate tension.

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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?
2) Are the 1/4” plugs properly
connected all the way in?
3) Are the Instrument cable
attached to the Right
(input) jack, and the Amp
cable connected to the Left
(output) jack?
4) Does the pedal have a
battery, and is the battery
OK?
5) Does the indicator LED
light when pressing the foot
switch alternatively?
6) Does the instrument work?
7) Does the amplifier work
and is the volume turned
up?
8) If you are using a DC
adapter, Are you using an
EBS AD-9?
Action if answered NO
- Replace cable(s).
- Push the 1/4” plugs all
the way in.
- Reconnect input and
output jacks.
- Put a new battery in
the pedal.
- Replace/put in battery, or
use a DC power supply.
- Check the instrument.
- Turn up volume or check
the amp at your nearest
EBS service center.
- Check the voltage and
polarity of the adapter
you are using.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EBS BASS IQ BLUE LABEL EDITION
Nominal Input Level -10 dBv
Input Impedance 1.8 Mohms
Output Impedance 100 ohms
Dry Bandwidth +0/-2 dB 20 - 20k Hz
Filter: Range 100 - 2.5k Hz
Q 0.7 - 15
Mode Down/Up-Range/Up
Type Low Pass, Band Pass, Full Range
Threshold -50 - +6 dBv
Attack Time (80%) 50 ms - 2 s
Dimensions W x H x D 2.6” x 4.5” x 1.9” (67 x 115 x 48 mm)
Weight 315g (0.7 lb.)
Type Analog Effect, Relay type Switching
Power Requirements 9, 12 or 18 V DC, 55 mA max.
Pedal shuts off below 6.0 V
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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