SPB-8C Owner's Manual
SPB-8C Features
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 amplifiers simultaneously. From modest to highly complex patching demands, the SPB-8C allows nearly unlimited setup flexibility. Powering your pedals, amps and other gear, the SPB-8C offers two levels of surge and short circuit protection, as well as RF and EMI filtering. 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 benefits of isolated outputs. The SPB-8C makes pack-up simple and convenient. Unpatching several effects boxes and pedals is no longer required, since the large Velcro� sheet and included mating strips firmly secures all of your pedals in place. The top cover of the SPB-8C is made of highimpact plastic, and comes equipped with a retractable handle and wheels for easy transportation.
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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 protected 9VDC, 100mA outlets All signal jacks and 9VDC power jacks are insulated and isolated, eliminating noisy ground loops Stereo effects return, effects loop, and amplifier 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 filtering assures clean power Pedal effects attach securely to a 13.75� x 26.75" Velcro� pad Heavy duty, illuminated power switch for easy viewing 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 first 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.
Using the SPB-8C
When fully set up, the SPB-8C will save you many
hours of plugging, unplugging, packing, and unpacking pedals and effects. However, to fully realize the simplification it offers, you must do some planning and preparation. 1. Prepare Pedals: Most pedal effects have rubber feet on their bottoms. These must first 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 removal than one large piece, though the larger the area you cover, the more firmly the pedal will be attached.
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