EBS Professional Bass Equipment BH2 Black Haze 2 Distortion Overdrive User Manual
- June 17, 2024
- EBS Professional Bass Equipment
Table of Contents
EBS Professional Bass Equipment BH2 Black Haze 2 Distortion Overdrive
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: EBS Black Haze 2
- Effect Type: Analog Distortion/Overdrive Pedal
- Power Supply: Stabilized 9-18V DC with a standard center negative 2.1mm connector
- Battery: 9V DC battery (remove the bottom plate to attach)
Product Usage Instructions
Power Supply
Use a power supply that provides stabilized 9-18V DC with a standard center negative 2.1mm connector.
Controls
- DRIVE: Controls the input Gain/Drive level.
- BLEND: Sets the mix between drive and clean sound.
- OUTPUT: Connect the output to your amp, or the next device in your signal path.
- TONE: Shape the tone range of the effect from darker to brighter.
- VOLUME: Sets the output volume of the pedal.
- Notice that a higher Drive level increases the overall output as well.
- INPUT: Connect your instrument, or the previous device in your signal path, to the input jack.
- ON/OFF SWITCH: Magnet-type footswitch to switch the pedal on and off.
- TYPE: Set the tone character of the drive to THIN, NORMAL, or DEEP.
Troubleshooting Guide
Please consult the following checkpoints before contacting an authorized EBS service center or [email protected]:
- Does the cable(s) work properly?
- Are the 1/4 plugs properly connected?
- Is the Instrument cable attached to the Right (input) jack, and the Amp cable connected to the Left (output) jack?
- Does the pedal have a battery, and is the battery OK?
- Does the indicator lead light when pressing the foot switch alternatively?
- Does the instrument work?
- Does the amplifier work and is the volume turned up?
- If you are using a DC adapter, are you using an EBS AD-9?
Volume Drop Compensation
- If you experience a drop in volume when engaging the pedal, there is a Gain adjustment pot on the inside to compensate for the loss.
- Remove the bottom plate and adjust the level from 0 to +15 dB using a small screwdriver.
Sound Settings
- The Black Haze 2 is a fun, easy, and intuitive tool to create drive sounds with.
- Spend some time experimenting with the knobs and Type settings to find your favorite sounds and your unique blend of overdrive.
Recommended Accessories
- We recommend powering this pedal with the EBS AD-9 Pro power supply or the EBS RUNSTEN DC power brick solution to power an entire pedalboard.
- Cables to distribute power from one AD9, or to distribute power from the outlets of the RUNSTEN are also available from the EBS space-saving pedalboard accessories collection.
FAQ
Q: Can the Black Haze 2 run on battery power?
- A: Yes, the Black Haze 2 can run on a 9V DC battery. Remove the bottom plate to attach a battery.
Q: How do I adjust the Gain level?
- A: To adjust the Gain level, remove the bottom plate and locate the Gain adjustment pot. Use a small screwdriver to adjust the level from 0 to +15 dB.
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE BLACK HAZE 2 ANALOG DISTORTION/OVERDRIVE PEDAL FROM EBS!
- The Black Haze 2 is the ultimate solution for a rich and creamy drive sound for your bass or guitar. Experience a world of sonic possibilities with it.
- Type switch, allowing you to switch between a Deep, low-end fuzzy drive to a more gnarly type of overdrive in the Normal and Thin positions. Plus, the new Blend control empowers you to precisely determine the perfect balance between your clean signal and the gripping drive.
- We’ve included a convenient Gain adjustment pot inside the pedal, ensuring you can compensate for the volume in case you experience a drop in level at your desired mix setting.
The EBS Team
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THE CONTROLS
POWER SUPPLY INPUT
Use a power supply that provides stabilized 9-18V DC with a standard center
negative 2.1mm connector.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Please consult the following checkpoints, before consulting one of the authorized EBS service centers or [email protected]
Checkpoint
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Does the cable(s) work properly?
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Are the 1/4” plugs properly connected?
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Is the Instrument cable attached to the Right (input) jack, and the Amp cable connected to the Left (output) jack?
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Does the pedal have a battery, and is the battery OK?
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Does the indicator lead light when pressing the foot switch alternatively?
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Does the instrument work?
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Does the amplifier work and is the volume turned up?
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If you are using a DC adapter, Are you using an EBS AD-9?
- Action if answered NO
- Replace cable(s).
- Push the 1/4” plugs in.
- Reconnect input and output jacks.
- Put a new battery in the pedal.
- Replace/put in battery, or use a DC power supply.
- Check the instrument.
- Turn up the volume or check the amp at your nearest EBS service center.
- Check the voltage and polarity of the adapter you are using.
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Do you experience a drop in volume when engaging the pedal?
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Depending on how you set the blend, a slight drop in volume can be experienced when engaging the pedal.
If that happens, there is a Gain adjustment pot on the inside to compensate for the loss.
Remove the bottom plate and you will find the pot as illustrated below. -
Use a small screwdriver to adjust the level from 0 to +15 dB.
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SOUND SETTINGS
The Black Haze 2 is a fun, easy, and intuitive tool to create drive sounds
with.
We recommend you simply spend some time with the pedal, twisting and turning
the knobs, and testing the Type settings to find your favorite sounds and your
unique blend of overdrive. Not much that can go wrong!
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
- We recommend powering this pedal with the EBS AD-9 Pro power supply or the EBS RUNSTEN DC power brick solution to power an entire pedalboard.
- Cables to distribute power from one AD9, or to distribute power from the outlets of the RUNSTEN are also available from the EBS space-saving pedalboard accessories collection.
- To connect one pedal to another, we recommend the original EBS Flat Patch Cables to save space and secure a great signal quality between your pedals.
- See the ACCESSORIES section on our website for the entire collection.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EBS BLACK HAZE
- Nominal Input Level -10 DVB
- Input Impedance 900 ohms
- Output Impedance <700 ohms
- Output Gain Control adjustable 0-15 dB
- Tone frequency range 500 Hz – 15 kHz (passive LP)
- Dimensions: Width 2.6” (66.5 mm)
- (including all Height 4.5” (113 mm)
- hardware) Depth 1.9” (48 mm)
- Weight 310g (0.68 lbs)
- Power Requirements 9 – 18 V DC Regulated, 30 mA max.
- Specifications are subject to change without notice.
- If you did not find the answer in this manual, please contact
- EBS at [email protected]
- WWW.EBSSWEDEN.COM
Documents / Resources
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