User manual FURMAN SPB8

[. . . ] These must first be removed to allow them to be attached to the SPB8/E. 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-8/E. Cut suitably-sized pieces with a pair of scissors, peel off the protective backing to expose the adhesive, and stick them to the bottoms of your pedal effects. [. . . ] Some 9V pedals use a miniplug connector instead of a DC connector. One miniplug-to-miniplug cable is provided with the SPB8/E 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-tobattery-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-8/E's DC power outputs is individually fused and protected against shorts, so pedals 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-8/E 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 pedals. Three grounded, 15A outlets are provided. These may also be used for non-pedal effects, such as those mounted in racks. 4. Packing up: Once all pedals have been positioned, linked in a signal chain, and powered, the SPB-8/E is ready for use on stage. After use, the entire unit with pedals and all cabling attached may be slipped into its padded Cordura case and transported. An internal strap holds the pedal board in place. The case has both a handle and a detachable shoulder strap for easy carrying. There are also two internal zippered pouches for cables and other accessory items. Sample Hookups The SPB-8/E offers very flexible 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 flow through it, indicated by the dotted lines with arrows showing direction: AMPLIFIER (TO AMPLIFIER INPUT) RETURN EFFECTS SEND RACK / EXTERNAL FROM PEDALS FROM GUITAR RIGHT S LEFT / MONO S U S S TO PEDAL (INPUT) S S U S U Note that there are two channels, Left/Mono and Right. If nothing is plugged into the switching jacks (marked "S"), signal will flow unimpeded from the first jack (From Guitar, for Left/Mono, or From Pedals, for Right) to the last jack (Amplifier, for both Left/ Mono and Right) in each channel. Each of the three jacks marked "U" is unswitched and may be used to take a "tap" off the signal path without breaking it, provided the jack to its immediate left is unused. All hookups begin by connecting the guitar or other instrument into the From Guitar jack, and the input to the first pedal in the pedal chain to the To Pedal (Input) jack. 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. Example 1: Mono Pedals, Single Amp In this example, two pedals are linked together with a short cable going from the output of the first to the input of the second. [. . . ] This warranty shall be cancelable by Manufacturer at its sole discretion if the product is modified 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. 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. [. . . ]