EBS Session 30 Mk3 Compact Bass Combo User Manual

EBS Session 30 Mk3 Compact Bass Combo

Specifications

• Model: EBS Session 30 Mk3
• Type: Compact Bass Combo
• Speaker: 8″ speaker and tweeter
• Features: Bluetooth audio streaming, headphone output, recording XLR output
• Designed: and developed by EBS in Sweden

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started

1. Carefully unpack the bass combo.
2. Check that the Volume and Gain controls are set to zero (fully counterclockwise). Set the two filter controls to mid-position. This will zero the settings of the EBS Session 30 Mk3 and make it ready for personalization.
3. Power up the combo and plug in your bass.

Tone Shaping

Your EBS Session 30 Mk3 features a tone-shaping circuit that allows you to create a variety of bass sounds. Follow these steps to adjust the filters:

4. While plucking the strings as hard as you would during your hardest playing, adjust the GAIN knob until the PEAK LED starts to flash only at the highest peaks.
5. Move over to the VOLUME knob and adjust it for the desired output volume.
6. The filters are designed as boost/cut controls. The level controls marked with + and – signs either boost or cut the selected frequency band.
7. Gradually increase or decrease the level and vary the frequency of the various filter sections to notice how the sound is affected.

Product Features

8. INPUT: A low-noise, high-impedance instrument input that interfaces perfectly with passive and active instruments.
9. GAIN: Adjusts the instrument’s signal strength to the right operating level. For optimum basic signal level, turn up the GAIN knob until the PEAK LED starts flashing from the strongest signal from the instrument.
10. TREBLE: A ‘shelving’ type filter controlling the higher mids and treble registers, giving presence and ambience to the sound.
11. BASS: A ‘shelving’ type filter with a wide gain range.
12. VOLUME: Controls all volume in the unit, including power amp/speaker and headphones output. The balanced output (XLR) is not affected by this knob.
13. BLUETOOTH PAIRING: Push down and hold to enter pairing mode for Bluetooth audio streaming.
14. BALANCED OUTPUT: A high-quality balanced output that functions as a line box for connecting to PA mixing consoles or studio/broadcast recording units. The Gnd Lift switch can be set to the inner position to disconnect the ground from the output when required. Note that the Bluetooth streamed audio is not present at this output.

FAQ

• Q: How do I personalize the settings of the EBS Session 30 Mk3?
• A: To personalize the settings, follow the steps below:

1. Check that the Volume and Gain controls are set to zero (fully counterclockwise).
2. Set the two filter controls to mid-position.

• Q: What is the purpose of the GAIN knob?
• A: The GAIN knob adjusts the instrument’s signal strength to the right operating level. For optimum basic signal level, turn up the GAIN knob until the PEAK LED starts flashing from the strongest signal from the instrument.
• Q: How can I connect the EBS Session 30 Mk3 to a mixing console or recording interface?
• A: You can use the recording XLR output of the EBS Session 30 Mk3 to connect it to a mixing console or recording interface.

About the EBS Session 30 Mk3!

• The Session combo Mk3 is an excellent tool to help you grow as a bass player. The honest and natural sound reveals the things you need to work on. It also rewards progress as you grow your skills.
• The Session 30 Mk3 combo is equipped with an 8” speaker and a tweeter. It features Bluetooth audio streaming and a headphone output that makes it perfect for practice. The recording XLR output is useful to connect to a mixing console or recording interface.
• The Session 30 Mk3 was designed and developed in the heart of Sweden by EBS.

GETTING STARTED

1. Carefully unpack the bass combo.

2. Check that the Volume and Gain controls are set to zero, fully counterclockwise. Set the two filter controls to mid-position. Now the EBS Session30s’ settings are ”zeroed” and ready to be personalized.

3. Power up the combo and plug in your bass.

4. While plucking the strings as hard as you would during your hardest playing, adjust the GAIN knob until the PEAK led starts to flash only at highest peaks.

5. Move over to the VOLUME knob and adjust for the desired output volume.
   BUILDING THE SOUND…
   Your EBS Session 30 Mk3 features a tone-shaping circuit that will enable you to create a variety of bass sounds.

6. The filters are the boost/cut design. This means that the level controls marked with + and – signs, either boost or cut the selected frequency band.

7. Gradually increase or decrease the level and vary the frequency of the various filter sections. Notice how the sound is affected.

8. If you have a smartphone or other sound source that can send audio over Bluetooth, you may pair the device with your Session 30 Mk3. To do so, make sure Bluetooth is activated on your device, and push and hold the button next to the Bluetooth symbol on the Session combo until the lamp flickers fast and steady. Then go to your device, and look for ’EBS Session’ to show up on the list where you connect to other devices via Bluetooth. Select the ’EBS Session’ and wait until it says ’Connected’. Note that the volume must be controlled from the source here since this input has no associated level control. This was a brief tutorial of EBS Session 30 Mk3. As you go on further in this manual, you will learn how to use and utilize all of the features that the EBS Session 30 Mk3 offers you.

EBS SESSION 30 Mk3

BLOCK DIAGRAM

EBS SESSION 30 Mk3 – CONTROLS

CONTROLS

1. INPUT -A low noise, high impedance instrument input that will interface with passive and active instruments perfectly.

2. GAIN -Control to adjust the instruments’ signal strength to the right operating level. For optimum basic signal level, turn up the GAIN knob until the PEAK led starts flashing from the strongest signal from the instrument.
   Note: A correctly set GAIN is vital for the signal processing to work properly in the EBS Session 30 Mk3.

3. BASS – is a ’shelving’ type filter with a wide gain range.

4. TREBLE – is a ’shelving’ type filter controlling the higher mids and treble registers, giving presence and ambience to the sound.

5. VOLUME -The VOLUME knob controls all volumes in the unit, controlling the power amp/speaker and headphones output. The balanced output (XLR) is not affected by the setting of this knob.

6. BLUETOOTH PAIRING -Push down and hold this button until the blue light flickers steady and fast. Then go to the device that you would like to pair, activate Bluetooth find ’EBS Session’ on the list of discovered units and select it. Once connected a bleep sound will be audible through the Session combo and the lamp will give a steady blue light indicating the pairing is successful.
   Now you can stream audio from your device through the speaker or headphones of the Session Mk3. Note that you need to adjust the volume level for the streamed audio on the external device and that the speaker will play the sound in mono, while the headphones output will provide stereo sound.

7. HEADPHONES – Connect your favourite headphones here. By connecting the headphones the speakers will automatically be muted.

8. BALANCED OUTPUT – This is a high-quality balanced output that functions as a line box for connecting to PA mixing consoles or studio or broadcast recording units. Lifting ground is a great aid on many occasions. When required, set the Gnd Lift switch to the inner position to disconnect the ground from the output. The Bluetooth streamed audio is not present at this output.

9. POWER – Powers the unit on or off. The switch is located on the back of the combo.

POWERAMP – The internal power amp is of highly integrated design giving natural sound reproduction and output with exceptional clarity. The incorporated soft clip system provides tube-alike distortion characteristics, protects the power amp from saturation and increases its output performance and sound quality.
CABINET – The cabinet is equipped with one specially designed full-range 8″ speaker and a tweeter. In addition, the cabinet is carefully tuned for the best bass response.

Specifications

Specifications of the EBS Session 30 Mk3

CONTACT

• DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED BY EBS SWEDEN AB
• GRINDSTUVÄGEN 44-46, SE-16733 BROMMA,SWEDEN
• PHONE +46 87350010, FAX:+4687350005
• E-MAIL: [email protected]. WEB: www.ebssweden.com.

References

• EBS PROFESSIONAL BASS EQUIPMENT - EBS Professional Bass Equipment Since 1988

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