Frequently Asked Questions


Q1:	What impedances do the EBS bass heads operate at?
	All EBS heads operate at 2-8 ohms except some early HD350:s that operates at 4-8 ohms (check the back panel of the bass head) and the new T90 Tube Head that operates at 4-8 ohms.
Q2:	What impedances do the EBS cabinets have?
	All EBS cabinets are 4 ohms except for the NeoLine 110 and 112 cabinets that are 8 ohms and ProLine 610 that is a 3 ohms cabinet. The large ProLine 810, 412 and 215 and NeoLine 810 cabinets are also available at 2 ohms on request. Keep in mind that two 4 ohms cabinets needs an amp that handles 2 ohms and two combined cabinets should have the same impedance for best result (for example; two 4 ohms or two 8 ohms, not one 4 and one 8 ohms cabinet).
Q3:	The HD350 head, for example, is rated at 350 watts output. What will be the output at 2 ohms with two cabinets connected to the amp and what would be the output at 4 ohms if I use only one cab?
	The continuous output power would still be 350W, even if you load the amp with one or two 4 ohms cabinets. One difference though, the total peak power increases by nearly 20% if you load the amp down to 2 ohms.
Q4:	All EBS cabinets have two 1/4" jacks and two Speakon connector inputs. How should I connect the speaker to an amp?
	The four connectors are connected in parallel, so it is a choice of Speakon or 1/4" jacks, although the recommended connector is the Speakon. The link jacks are for linking to additional cabinets if the amp head is not equipped with more than one speaker output.
Q5:	What is the EBS 9V Phantom Power System and how does it work?
	The EBS Phantom Power System™ is a powering system that is built into EBS Fafner, EBS-HD350, EBS-TD650, EBS NeoGorm, Gorm and the EBS Active Cabinets. This technique makes it possible to remove the battery from an active bass and get the power from the amp instead by using a stereo cable. This feature can also powering any 9V EBS pedal. The Phantom Power feature can not power a chain of pedals, so if you are using more than one pedal in a chain we recommend using the EBS AD-9 power supply with a split cable, such as the DC-6. The phantom power does not harm passive instruments.
Q6:	Will I damage my EBS head if I use it without a cabinet; for example in a recording situation?
	You may use all EBS bass head without speaker load, i.e. no speaker connected., except the new Classic T90 all tube head that should have a speaker load to avoid harming the tubes.
Q7:	Do the EBS pedals use true bypass?
	The latest edition Black Label Pedals does, as well as the Wah Wah pedals, the Valve Drive and the MicroBass II. Previous Black Label Pedals used a different technique called Active Silent Switching. This technique works similar to True Bypass as long as the pedal is powered. All new Black Label Pedals using True Bypass has the text "True Bypass" printed on it, right below the footswitch.
Q8:	How do I become an EBS Artist?
	If you are convinced you will qualify for an endorsement with EBS, please provide the following information: - Name of Artist/Band - Name of Record Label - Management Contact info - Tour dates the former 12 months - Tour dates the upcoming 6 months - CD & Biography DO NOT send MP3 files and other large file types via e-mail, send your promotion package to: EBS Sweden AB Grindstuvägen 44-46 167 33 Bromma Sweden Att: Ralf Bjurbo Please note that we will not be able to return any material provided by you.