Furman SPB-8C User 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 ampliers 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 benets 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
simplication 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 amplier
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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2. Create a layout: Lay out your pedal effects in
the desired order, giving thought to such issues as
keeping signal levels high to minimize hum and noise,
and ease of access to all foot switches. The Velcro™
system of attachment allows pedals to be repositioned
if necessary. Individual pedals should be connected in a
signal chain using short patch cords (not supplied). The
input to the rst pedal should come from the output of
the instrument being used; the output of the last pedal
should be patched to the IN FROM PEDALS jack (both
should be used if the pedal has a stereo output). See
the next section for more on the SPB-8C’s patching
capabilities.
3. Provide Power: The SPB-8C can power almost
any pedal made, using one of its four power options.
Three of these provide 9 VDC power, and the fourth is
120 VAC “wall” power.
9 VDC Power is typically used in pedals that can
run off batteries, or off battery eliminators. The SPB-8C
provides eight 9 VDC power outlets, all of which use 3.5
mm “miniplug” connectors on the pedal board end. On
the pedals themselves, several connector types may
be used, the most common of which is called “P205L”
or “DC connector”. This may easily be recognized as
a 5 mm round hole (often in a block of black plastic in-
sulating material), with a single metal pin in the center.
Eight miniplug-to-DC cables are provided with the SPB-
8C. Some 9V pedals use a miniplug connector instead
of a DC connector. One miniplug-to-miniplug cable is
provided with the SPB-8C for such pedals. Finally, a few
pedals have no provision for any form of power other
than batteries. Should you encounter one of these, one
miniplug-to-battery-clip cable is also provided. To use
it, simply remove the battery and connect the pedal’s
battery clip to the one on the cable.
Each of the SPB-8C's DC power outputs is isolated,
individually fused, and protected against shorts, so ped-
als can be plugged in without risk even while the pedal
board is powered up. Each output can supply up to 100
mA, which should be adequate for virtually any pedal.
Because the SPB-8C is protected by Furman’s famous
power conditioning capability, your valuable pedals will
be protected from damage from spikes and surges.
120 VAC Power may be needed for a few ped-
als. Four grounded, 15A outlets are provided. These
may also be used for non-pedal effects, such as those
mounted in racks, or other equipment, such as apli-
ers, etc.
4. Packing up: Once all pedals have been posi-
tioned, linked in a signal chain, and powered, the SPB-
8C is ready for use on stage. After use, just place the
cover over the entire board, secure the four latches,
and off you go.
Sample Hookups
The SPB-8C offers very exible patching options
that will allow easy connection of mono and/or stereo
pedal effects, rack effects, and instruments and amps.
Several examples are presented here to illustrate its
capabilities. To understand the patch bay, consider the
“normal” signal ow through it, indicated by the arrows
showing direction:
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
SIGNAL DIRECTION
SIGNAL DIRECTION
Note that there are two seperate channels, LEFT
(mono) and RIGHT (stereo). If nothing is plugged into the
effects return jack, the signal will ow unimpeded from
the rst jack, IN FROM PEDALS, to the OUT TO AMP
INPUT jack. The send jacks are unswitched and may be
used to take a "tap" off the signal path without breaking
it, provided the effect return jack is not being used.
All hookups begin by connecting the guitar or other
instrument into the the input of the rst pedal in the chain.
From there, the exact hookup used depends on whether
the pedals have mono or stereo outputs, whether rack
effects as well as pedals are used, and whether one or
two amps are used.

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Example 1: Mono Pedals, Single Amp
In this example, two pedals are linked together with a short cable going from the output of the rst to the input
of the second. Since there is only one amp, only the Left/Mono channel is used.
RACK EFFECTS
REMOTE STEREO EFFECTS
INPUT OUTPUT
L R
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
PATCH EXAMPLE - 4
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
PATCH EXAMPLE - 1
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
PATCH EXAMPLE - 2
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
RACK EFFECTS
INPUT OUTPUT
L R
REMOTE MONO EFFECTS
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
FRONT VIEW
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
PATCH EXAMPLE - 3
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
SEND RETURN
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
AMPLIFIER
EX SPEAKER HDPHONE
REAR VIEW
A Note On The Current Requirements Of Pedal Effects
Each of the SPB-8C’s 9VDC outlets has a maximum current rating of 100 mA, yet certain pedals state
power requirements of 200 mA or more. Most of the time, these specications are more indicative of a desired
level of regulation from a wall wart than an actual constant current requirement. Typically, the actual current
draw is no more than 50 mA, so the SPB-8C’s supply will in fact be more than adequate. To conrm this, try
it! There is no harm in trying one of the SPB-8C’s 9VDC outlets on any pedal or box. If the constant current
draw actually exceeds 100 mA, the PTC (solid state fuse) will shut off, without damage, until the excessive
load is removed. If this occurs, simply unplug the device and use one of the SPB-8C’s AC outlets with an
appropriate wall wart supply. To further illustrate this point,consider this: If a battery-powered device were ac-
tually to draw 300 mA continuously at 9VCD, it would consume a new alkaline battery every six minutes.

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Example 2: Mono Pedals, Mono Rack Effects, Single Amp
The example is similar to the previous one, except that a rack effect is added which has mono inputs and
outputs. Again, since there is only one amp, just the LEFT/mono channel is used.
RACK EFFECTS
REMOTE STEREO EFFECTS
INPUT OUTPUT
L R
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
PATCH EXAMPLE - 4
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
PATCH EXAMPLE - 1
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
PATCH EXAMPLE - 2
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
RACK EFFECTS
INPUT OUTPUT
L R
REMOTE MONO EFFECTS
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
FRONT VIEW
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
PATCH EXAMPLE - 3
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
SEND RETURN
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
AMPLIFIER
EX SPEAKER HDPHONE
REAR VIEW

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RACK EFFECTS
REMOTE STEREO EFFECTS
INPUT OUTPUT
L R
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
PATCH EXAMPLE - 4
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
PATCH EXAMPLE - 1
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
PATCH EXAMPLE - 2
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
RACK EFFECTS
INPUT OUTPUT
L R
REMOTE MONO EFFECTS
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
FRONT VIEW
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
PATCH EXAMPLE - 3
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
SEND RETURN
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
AMPLIFIER
EX SPEAKER HDPHONE
REAR VIEW
Example 3: Mono Pedals, Mono Rack Effects, One Amp
In this example, you have both pedals connected to the input of your amplier while using remote
mono effects (which can be pedals or racked effects) connected to your amplier's effects loop. You can
only connect one amplier to the patchbay with this conguration.
( Rack or Pedal Effects )

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Example 4: Mono Pedals, Two Amps
This example is similar to the rst except there are two amps. Both the Left/Mono and Right channels are
used, and receive identical signals to send to their respective amps. The feed to the Right channel is split off from
the Left/Mono signal path using the Left/Mono Rack Effects Send jack, because plugging in to either of the Send
jacks allows a “tap” to be taken without breaking the corresponding signal path.
RACK EFFECTS
REMOTE STEREO EFFECTS
INPUT OUTPUT
L R
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
PATCH EXAMPLE - 4
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
PATCH EXAMPLE - 1
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
PATCH EXAMPLE - 2
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
RACK EFFECTS
INPUT OUTPUT
L R
REMOTE MONO EFFECTS
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
FRONT VIEW
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
PATCH EXAMPLE - 3
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
OUTPUT
INPUT
SEND RETURN
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
AMPLIFIER
EX SPEAKER HDPHONE
REAR VIEW

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Example 5: Mono Pedals, Mono Rack Effects, Two Amps
In this example, both the pedals and the rack effect are mono, so the left/right split to feed the two amps is
accomplished similarly to Example 2, in which a Rack Effects Send jack was used to tap off a copy of the signal.
Note that in this case the pedal chain’s output is plugged to the Right channel, so it is the Right Rack Effects Send
that is the splitting element. Because the jumper cable from the Right Effects Send is plugged into the IN FROM
PEDALS (Left) jack, the “normal” signal path through the left channel is broken and replaced with the signal from
the right channel. Also, note that while the pedal effects are heard in both channels, the rack effects would only
be heard in the left channel.
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
RACK EFFECTS
REMOTE STEREO EFFECTS
INPUT OUTPUT
L R
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
PATCH EXAMPLE - 6
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
RACK EFFECTS
REMOTE MONO EFFECTS
INPUT OUTPUT
L / MONO R
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
PATCH EXAMPLE - 5
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)

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INPUT
AMPLIFIER
RACK EFFECTS
REMOTE STEREO EFFECTS
INPUT OUTPUT
L R
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
PATCH EXAMPLE - 6
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
RACK EFFECTS
REMOTE MONO EFFECTS
INPUT OUTPUT
L / MONO R
SPB-8 STEREO PATCH BAY
INSTRUMENT
OUTPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
EFFECTS
BOX
OUTPUT INPUT
INPUT
AMPLIFIER
PATCH EXAMPLE - 5
IN FROM
PEDALS
LEFT
RIGHT
RETURN SEND
RETURN SEND
IN FROM
PEDALS
(STEREO)
(MONO)
OUT TO AMP INPUT
OUT TO AMP INPUT
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
EXTERNAL
EFFECTS
(MONO)
Example 6: Mono Pedals, Stereo Rack Effects, Two Amps
This example is similar to the previous one except a rack effect is added which has one input and two (stereo)
outputs. Again, both channels are used, but the left/right split is generated by the stereo rack effect.

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Three Year Limited Warranty
Furman Sound, LLC., having its principal place of business at 1997 South McDowell Blvd., Petaluma,
CA 94954 (“Manufacturer”) warrants its SPB-8C (the “Product”) as follows:
Manufacturer warrants to the original Purchaser of the Product that the Product sold hereunder will be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. The
Purchaser of the product is allowed fteen days from the date of purchase to complete warranty registration
by mail or on-line at the Furman website. If the Product does not conform to this Limited Warranty during the
warranty period (as herein above specied), Purchaser shall notify Manufacturer in writing of the claimed
defects. If the defects are of such type and nature as to be covered by this warranty, Manufacturer shall
authorize Purchaser to return the Product to the Furman factory or to an authorized Furman repair location.
Warranty claims should be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice showing the purchase
date; this is not necessary if the Warranty Registration was completed either via the mailed in warranty card
or on-line website registration. Shipping charges to the Furman factory or to an authorized repair location
must be prepaid by the Purchaser of the product. Manufacturer shall, at its own expense, furnish a replace-
ment Product or, at Manufacturer’s option, repair the defective Product. Return shipping charges back to
Purchaser will be paid by Manufacturer.
THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PAR-
TICULAR PURPOSE. Manufacturer does not warrant against damages or defects arising out of improper
or abnormal use of handling of the Product; against defects or damages arising from improper installation,
against defects in products or components not manufactured by Manufacturer, or against damages resulting
from such non-Manufacturer made products or components. This warranty shall be cancelable by Manu-
facturer at its sole discretion if the product is modied in any way without written authorization from Furman
Sound. This warranty also does not apply to Products upon which repairs have been affected or attempted
by persons other than pursuant to written authorization by Manufacturer.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE. The sole and exclusive obligation of Manufacturer shall be to repair
or replace the defective Product in the manner and for the period provided above. Manufacturer shall not
have any other obligation with respect to the Products or any part thereof, whether based on contract, tort,
strict liability or otherwise. Under no circumstances, whether based on this Limited Warranty or otherwise,
shall Manufacturer be liable for incidental, special, or consequential damages. Manufacturer’s employees
or representatives’ ORAL OR OTHER WRITTEN STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES,
shall not be relied upon by Purchaser, and are not a part of the contract for sale or this limited warranty. This
Limited Warranty states the entire obligation of Manufacturer with respect to the Product. If any part of this
Limited Warranty is determined to be void or illegal, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.

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SPECIFICATIONS:
Voltage
120 VAC
Current Rating
15 Amps total AC outlets
Spike Protection
Line to Neutral
Spike Clamping Voltage
Initial turn-on at 200V, TVSS rating of 400V peak at 500 amps
Response Time
1 nanosecond
Maximum Surge Current
6,500 Amps
Maximum Spike Energy
80 Joules
Noise Attenuation
Transverse Mode - greater than 20 dB 800kHz to 10 MHz
Weight
Pedal board: 8 lbs. (3.63 kg)
Case (with board): 18 lbs. (8.16 kg)
Dimensions
Pedal board: 3”H x 28.5”W x 20.125”D
Case (with board): 7”H x 28.5”W x 20.125”D
Warranty
The SPB-8C is protected by a limited three year warranty
covering defects in materials and workmanship.
9 VDC Outlets:
Current Rating:
100 mA. per outlet, 1A maximum combined current for all
outlets
Protection
Each output has internal thermal overload and internal short circuit current limit
Patch Cords
Eight (8) 3.5mm phone plug (tip hot) to P250L 2 mm x 5mm plug (sleeve hot)
One (1) 3.5mm phone phone plug (tip hot) to 3.5mm phone plug (tip hot)
One (1) 3.5mm phone plug (tip hot) to 9 Volt battery clip (non-perforated, tip hot)

Furman Sound, LLC.
1690 Corporate Circle
Petaluma, CA 94954-6919 USA
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.FurmanSound.com
041206-B