SPB-8C Owner's Manual
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The SPB-8C’s stereo patch bay contains eight heavy
duty 1/4" connectors in two mono loops. This allows a
single guitar or instrument input to feed multiple mono
and stereo effects boxes, send and return from remote
effects, and feed up to two ampliers simultaneously.
From modest to highly complex patching demands, the
SPB-8C allows nearly unlimited setup exibility.
Powering your pedals, amps and other gear, the
SPB-8C offers two levels of surge and short circuit pro-
tection, as well as RF and EMI ltering. The SPB-8C is
quiet, powering 9V DC pedals without hum. This is due
to the high quality toroidal transformer employed. Each
9 VDC output is completely isolated so ground loops
or connections between pedals that can cause hum or
buzz are a thing of the past. Each DC output is rated at
100 mA, as well as being short circuit protected. This
means that if you have a shorted cable or pedal failure,
the affected output will shutdown, leaving the rest of
the outputs operational. This is one of the benets of
isolated outputs.
The SPB-8C makes pack-up simple and conve-
nient. Unpatching several effects boxes and pedals is
no longer required, since the large Velcro™ sheet and
included mating strips rmly secures all of your pedals
in place. The top cover of the SPB-8C is made of high-
impact plastic, and comes equipped with a retractable
handle and wheels for easy transportation.
Using the SPB-8C
When fully set up, the SPB-8C will save you many
hours of plugging, unplugging, packing, and unpack-
ing pedals and effects. However, to fully realize the
simplication it offers, you must do some planning and
preparation.
1. Prepare Pedals: Most pedal effects have rubber
feet on their bottoms. These must rst be removed to
allow them to be attached to the SPB-8C. Some may
be attached with screws; others may be stick-on types
that must be pried off. Once the rubber feet are off, they
should be replaced with the adhesive-backed Velcro™
supplied with the SPB-8C. Cut suitably-sized pieces
with a pair of scissors, peel off the protective backing
to expose the adhesive, and stick them to the bottom of
your pedal effects. If you wish to reposition your pedals,
several smaller pieces of Velcro™ may allow easier re-
moval than one large piece, though the larger the area
you cover, the more rmly the pedal will be attached.
SPB-8C Features
The pedal board is a solid, nonslip base for pedal
effects that lets you leave everything powered up
and patched together as you like it
A road worthy, high-impact plastic case with a
removable top cover, retractable handle and inline
skate wheels for easy transportation
Eight completely isolated, regulated and short pro-
tected 9VDC, 100mA outlets
All signal jacks and 9VDC power jacks are insulated
and isolated, eliminating noisy ground loops
Stereo effects return, effects loop, and amplier
outputs
Multi-tap toroidal transformer for ultra low-noise
performance
Four widely spaced 120V AC, 15 amp outlets allow
enough room for "wall warts"
Furman's quality spike and surge suppression and
EMI/RFI ltering assures clean power
Pedal effects attach securely to a 13.75” x 26.75"
Velcro™ pad
Heavy duty, illuminated power switch for easy view-
ing on stage
Very long 10-foot, detachable power cord
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Furman
SPB-8C — the next generation in pedal board design
with the touring musician in mind. The SPB-8C is the
most rugged, versatile, and useful board available
anywhere. It features heavy duty construction that will
handle the most forceful stomps you can offer, as well
as stand up to the rigors of the road. Furman Sound
was the rst to offer the market a stereo pedal board,
and the SPB-8C is the next generation of that product,
with the same high level of power conditioning that
Furman is famous for.
At the heart of the SPB-8C Stereo Pedal Board is
a light yet rugged molded polyethenol plastic platform
in combination with a brushed aluminum chassis and
an ample 13.75" x 26.75" Velcro™ sheet, ensuring
secure, low noise, nonslip performance for up to eight
(or more, depending on power requirements) effects
boxes and pedals.
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