Astoria, NY, United States
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EBS Stanley Clarke Signature Acoustic Preamp. Precision-crafted for upright bass and beyond.Co-designed with bass legend Stanley Clarke, this 2-channel preamp delivers studio-quality tone, unmatched filtering, and smart flexibility for acoustic instruments—especially upright bass.Professional-Grade Performance:Runs at console-level for superior headroom and clarityOptimized to handle the complex tone of upright bassBuilt with premium components for maximum fidelityDual Channel Power:Independent EQ with sweepable mids, bass & trebleSwitchable High-Pass or Notch filter per channel for feedback controlBlend or toggle channels—ideal for mixing pizzicato and arco stylesFlexible Inputs:Works with passive, active, and piezo pickups (10 MΩ impedance)Channel A supports Electret pickups; Channel B accepts 48V phantom-powered mics or ¼″ inputsPhase Inverter on Channel A to address blending phase issuesConnectivity & Utility:XLR out with speaker sim, ground lift, and FOH-ready signalEffects loop, tuner out, aux in, and pro-grade headphone outUse in serial or parallel FX mode with a Y-split insert cableNote: Early units have always-on phantom power—avoid passive ribbon mics via XLRAlso ideal for other acoustic and electric instruments. Electric bassists benefit from two EQ setups and seamless instrument switching on stage.FeaturesPreamp Channels: 2-channel analog preamp (A/B or A+B)Signal Quality: Operates with Studio-grade signal qualityInput Impedance: 10 Mohm Impedance inputs (both channels)Filters: Individual High Pass/Notch Filter for each channelMicrophone Input: XLR microphone-input with Phantom Power (channel B)Pickup Support: Electret pickup support (channel A)Tuner Output: YesEffects Loop: Effects Loop (serial/parallel)Balanced Output: With Speaker Simulator and Ground LiftAux Input & Headphones: Aux Input and professional-grade headphones outputPower Supply: Dedicated 9V DC Power Supply includedSpecsChannel Specifications: Input Impedance
10 Mohms, 22 pFGain: Gain Range -∞ / +30 dB, Gain Peak LED (ch A = RED, B = yellow) +10 dBv,Frequency Response: +0 / -3 dB 20 – 20,000 HzEQBass Filter: Type Shelving, Gain Range +/- 15 dB @ 40 HzMid Filter: Type Bandpass Filter, Gain Range +/- 13 dB, Frequency Range 70 – 2,500 Hz, Q 0.8Treble Filter: Type Shelving, Gain Range +/- 15 dB @ 10 kHzHP Filter: Type 12 dB/octave High Pass, Frequency Range 20 (off) – 450 HzNotch Filter: Type Bandpass Notch, Frequency Range 70 – 2,200 Hz, Q 7, Attenuation 7 dB (typically)Electret Power (Channel A): 5V, 2mACommon Features: Effects LoopLoop Signal Level -10 dBv (nominal), Gain Unity (1:1), Output Impedance 2 kohms, Input Impedance 100 kohms, Modes Serial or ParallelPhones Out: Recommended Impedance 32 – 200 ohmsAux Input: Input Impedance 20 kohms, Nominal Level -10 dBvOutput: Output Impedance 1 kohms, Signal Level 0 dBv (nominal)Balanced Output: Output Level -20 dBv (nominal), XLR Connections 1-GND, 2-Hot, 3-Cold, Options Gnd Lift, SPKR SimBalanced Input (Channel B): Input Level -30 dBv (nominal), XLR Connections 1-GND, 2-Hot, 3-Cold, 48V Phantom YesAuxiliary Info: Power Requirements Idle 500mA @ 9V, Max 800mA @ 9V (with headphones at max output level)Dimensions (WxDxH): max 168 x 124 x 53 mm / 6.6″ x 4.9″ x 2.1″Weight: 660 g (1.5 lbs.)
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