
SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT:
GAIN:
CHARACTER:
COMP/LIMIT:
FILTER SECTION:
BALANCED OUTPUT:
EFFECT LOOP:
LINE OUT:
PHONES OUT:
Input Impedance 2 Mohms // 100 pF
Gain Range min/max -oo/ +30 dB
Gain Peak LED +10 dBv
Frequency Response +0 / -3 dB 20 - 20.000 Hz
Filter: Type Shelving High/Low Pass
Gain: Lo +7 dB @ 40 Hz
Mid -2 dB @ 800 Hz
Hi +3 dB @ 10 kHz
Compressor Gain 0 dB
Attenuation max 24 dB
Compression Ratio max 3:1
Attack (80%) typ <10 ms
Release (80%) typ 100 ms
Bass Filter: Type 12 dB/oct. Shelving
Gain Range +/- 18 dB @ 60 Hz
Middle Filter: Type Bandpass Filter
Frequency Range 100 - 6.000 Hz
Q - Boost 0.7 - 1.1
Q - Cut 0.8 - >10
Gain Range +/- 12-15 dB
Treble Filter: Type Shelving
Gain Range +/- 18 dB@6kHz
Bright: Type Shelving
Gain Range +15/-0 dB @ 10 kHz
Output Level Nominal -10dBv
Frequency Response +0/-3 dB 10 - 20k Hz
XLR Connections 1-GND, 2-Hot, 3-Cold
Options GND Lift, Pre/Post EQ
Loop Signal Level nominal -10 dBv
Gain Unity (1:1)
Output Impedance 100 ohms
Input Impedance >50 kohms // 100 pF
Output Impedance 100 ohms
Signal Level nominal 0 dBv
Impedance recommended 32 - 200 ohms
Users Manual
REIDMAR
PROFESSIONAL BASS HEAD
POWER AMP:
AUXILIARY INFO:
Specifications are subject to change without notice!
Continuous Output Power @4 ohms 250 W RMS
Dynamic Output Power 470 W peak
Protection Short circuit,
Power Requirements max 500 W
Mains Protection: T2A Fuse (230V)
Dimensions (WxDxH) max 36 cm x 25 cm x 7.5 cm
Weight: 3.2 kg ( 7.1 lbs.)
EBS REIDMAR
PROFESSIONAL BASS HEAD
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ESIGNED AND DEVELOPED BY EBS SWEDEN AB
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RINDSTUVÄGEN 44-46, SE-16733 BROMMA,SWEDEN
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+46 8 735 00 10, FAX : +46 8 735 00 05
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MAIL:
WEB:
info@ebssweden.com
www.ebssweden.com
High temperature
T4A Fuse (100/120V)
14” x 9.8” x 3.0”
January 2012
Contents: Page:
Introduction 2
Block Diagram 3
Front Panel Controls 4
Page:
Rear Panel Connections 6
Specifications 8

INTRODUCTION
REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION
Welcome to the EBS Reidmar Bass Head!
The EBS Reidmar provides a full bodied, warm and
transparent tone throughout the entire range. It is
equipped with EBS renowned built in compressor,
professional balanced XLR-output, Character filter
and an efficient 4-Band EQ that lets you master the
sound. The Reidmardoes not compromiseon the tone,
it uses and benefits from all the 250 Watts RMS,
without getting muddy or clipping, giving a powerful
and highly portable amp with an impressive tone that
will handle anystage or studiosession gig.
The EBS Reidmar handles a 4 Ohm load and is the
perfect companion to a stack of Mini size ClassicLine
or NeoLine cabinets, or used with a single full size
EBS cabinet.
The Reidmar amp is designed and developed in the
heart of Swedenby EBS.
GETTING STARTED...
1. Carefully unpack the bass head.
2. Check that all knobs are set fully counter
clockwise besides the EQ controls marked
BASS, MIDDLE and TREBLE which
should be set to mid position. Make also
sure all push switches are set to their outer
positions. Now the EBS Reidmars settings
are "zeroed" and ready to be personalized.
3. Connect one or more speaker cabinets to the
speaker output. Make sure the total
impedance is not below 4 ohms.
4. Turn on the POWER switch.
5. Plug in your bass. While plucking the
strings as hard as you would during your
hardest playing, gradually increase the
GAIN knob unit the peak LED starts to
flash at peaks.
6. Move over to the VOLUME knob and
adjust for the desired output volume.
BUILDING THE SOUND...
7. The first tonal shaping circuitry is the
Character Filter
This filters provides a preshape EQ
prior of further fine tuning of your sound.
8. Enable the filters by pressing the
Active
pushbutton and explore the filter
section. Play your bass. Note that there
isn't any difference in sound yet.
9. The filters are basically of the boost/cut
design. This means that the level controls
marked with + and - signs, either boost or
cuts the selected frequency band. Further,
the MIDDLE section has got a frequency
control for precise adjustment of the
midrange.
10. Gradually increase or decrease the level and
vary the frequency of the middle filter when
operating the middle filter. Notice how the
sound is effected.An A/B comparison can be
made by toggling the filter active switch.
11. Proceed to the COMP/LIMIT knob. This control
adjusts the compression and is useful when
playing very dynamic or loud.
12. Turn up the COMP/LIMIT knob to mid and max
position. Notice how the peaks in volume will
straighten out as you play harder and harder.
13. Now, go on to the BRIGHT and turn it half way
up. Play your bass. The BRIGHT filter is a high
pass filter which works on the highest frequencies of the bass to give enhanced ambiance
and presence.
next to the GAIN control.
Filter
This was a brief introduction and as you go on
further in this manual, you will learn how to use
and utilize all of theuseful features that the
Reidmar
offersyou.
EBS
GOOD LUCK !
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION REAR PANEL:
1
BALANCED OUTPUT
functions as a high quality line box for
connectingto PAmixing consoles or to studio or
broadcast recording units, with high noise
immunity.The volume level does not effect this
output.
- A balanced output
2
GND LIFT SWITCH
great aid in many occasions eliminating ground
noiseandhum.Whenrequired,setthis switch to
Lift
position to disconnect the ground from the
balancedoutput.
- Lifting ground is a
3
Pre
PRE/POST EQ SWITCH
sends the signal after the and
sections to the balanced output.The setting
- The setting
Gain Character
Post
outputsthe signal aftertheentire preamp.
4
EFFECTS LOOP – Thisis a serialeffects loop
for the use of external units such as box or rack
effects. Nominal level is set for use with
standardstomp boxes.
The loop puts the external effects after the
filterand compressor sections.
5
LINE OUT - This is a fullrange outputthat will
drive multiple poweramps, extending the power
ofthe system. The signal present at this outputis
takenafter the volumecontrol.
6
PHONES - Connect standard headphones to
this output. This output automatically mutes the
internal poweramp and line output LINE OUT
whenconnected.
7
SPEAKER OUTPUT
speakers here. Care should be taken when
connecting speakers so that the minium total
impedanceis not lowerthan4 ohms.
Note: Lower impedance than 4 ohms may cause
permanent damage tothe amp.
EBS will not take responsibility for
eventual hearing damages caused by the
powerful EBS Reidmar.
8
SYSTEM FAN
maintained among other techniques with a fan
controllingthe temperature oftheunit.
Make sure not to cover the ventilation openings
of the amp!IMPORTANT!
9
MAINS
AC voltage and replacefuse if neededonly with
sametype and value.
10
MAINS SELECTOR SWITCH
operating mains voltage.
before selecting themains voltage!
11
POWER
– Connect your
– The amps performance is
– Connect only to the indicated mains
- Selects the
Unplug the amp
-Switches the amponor off.
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
BLOCK DIAGRAM
Bright
7
VOLUME - The VOLUME knob controls all
volume in the unit, controlling the poweramp
and LINE output. Thebalanced output (XLR)is
notaffected bythesetting ofthisknob.
Bass + Treble
8
PILOT LAMP -Indicatespower oncondition.
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The LED intensity dynamically indicates the
amountof compression duringplay.
Bass
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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS:
13
GAIN
INPUT
instrument input that will interface with passive
andactive instruments perfectly.
- A low noise, high impedance
2
CHARACTER FILTER
provides a preshape filter, , which
operate independently from the other preamp
functions. This gives the user the opportunity to
preshape the sound before the final processing
withthe other featuresofthe preamp.
When pressed to inner position, boost is
achieved in bass and treble ranges respectively,
whilethe midrange hasaslight dropingain.
- The EBS Reidmar
Character
Character ON
- Control to adjust the instruments'signal
strength to the right operating level in the EBS
Reidmar.
For optimum basic signal level, turn up the
GAIN knob until the PEAK led starts flashing
fromthe strongest signalfromthe instrument.
Note: A correctly set GAIN is vital for the
signal processing to work properly in the.EBS
Reidmar
4
COMP/LIMIT
limiterthat works fast andeffectively,tightening
up the sound and preventing the bass head from
saturating at peaks when approaching the
headroom limit. A string may be plucked very
hard and fast, without any greater difference in
levelor side effects.
The COMP/LIMIT knob sets the compression
ratio, i.e. The signal strength relation between
the input and output; the higher ratio the more
compression.
- A low noise compressor
5
FILTERACTIVE
thefilter section describedunderpoint 6.
–This switchactives
6
FILTERS
enhancedperformance filters:
BASS
compensatedbass filter withawide gainrange.
MIDDLE
100-6000 Hz. This filter facilitates total control
over the mids, with a wide bandwidth giving a
natural and non-peaking result using frequency
dependent gain. In addition, at minimum setting
thisfilter facilitates a notch function, suitablefor
cutting an exact frequency or eliminating
acousticcoupling.
TREBLE
the higher mids and treble registers, giving
presenceand ambience tothesound.
BRIGHT
of producing bright high treble timbre, without
addingpractically any noise.
-The filtersectioncontains four
is a 'shelving' type 12dB/oct slope phase
has an extended frequency range of
is a shelving type filter controlling
isanadvancedhighpassfiltercapable
Midrange
Treble
à
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