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EXG
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODEL: EXG
(ACTIVE/PASSIVE PICKUP INPUTS)
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Impedance (Ohms) 250K
Input Referred Noise -130dbV
Output Impedance (Ohms) 2K
Current @ 9V (Microamps) 750
Battery Life (Hours) 200
Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 18
GENERAL OPERATION:
The EXG is an active EQ circuit for guitar that simultaneously increases both low and high frequencies while decreasing mid-range.
The graph below illustrates the effect of the EXG. The thick black line displays the effect with the control all the way up (clockwise).
The flat black line illustrates the effect with the control all the way down (counter-clockwise) in the bypass mode. The EXG is continuously
variable from flat to maximum effect. The EXG is wired in series with the signal path, so there is an input and output.
The EXG has buffered inputs and can be used with passive pickups.
INCLUDED:
1 EXG Control
1 Battery Clip with Buss Connector
1 Stereo Output Jack (Battery Switching)
2 Interconnect cables
Frequency Response:
Dimensions:
EMG-EXG
10 dB/div
.400
.309 (8mm P .75)
1.325
0.025 LOG FREQ (kHz) 10
1 2 3 4 5
1.050
Connector for EMG Active Tone controls
1
2
3
.800
4
5
and accessories.
Pin 1 Input
Pin 2 Ground for Input
Pin 3 Ground for Output
Pin 4 Output
Pin 5 V+ Supply
Warranty
All EMG Pickups and accessories are warranted for a period of two years. This warranty does not cover failure due to improper installation, abuse or damage. If
upon examination the pickup is determined to be defective, a replacement will be made. Warranty replacement products are covered by this same warranty. This
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Installation Instructions:
EMG Model: EXG
Like all EMG Accessory products the EXG uses the 5-pin header as a standard.
Diagram #1 to the right shows how the plug-in connectors are installed.
Be sure to reverse the input connector as shown.
Since there are a variety of installations in which the EXG can be installed it
is impossible to show every installation in this data sheet. Some of the simpler
installations have been chosen. More diagrams are available at our website
http://www.emgpickups.com.
Diagrams #2 and #3 illustrate installations that have a single pickup and
do not use a selection switch.
Page 3 has diagrams that have 2 pickups and a selection switch.
Page 4 has diagrams that have 3 Pickups and use the B161 five-position
selection switch/buss. If you have the B161, refer to that data sheet where
more options regarding 3-pickup instruments are available.
Keep in mind that all of the EMG Accessory controls can be substituted for one
another since they all have buffered inputs and utilize the same 5-pin connnector.
So, if you decide you would rather use the SPC instead of the EXG, simply unplug
the EXG and replace it with the SPC.
Diagram #2
One Pickup
One Volume
One EXB
FROM PICKUP
- 9V +
MASTER
VOLUME
B122rH
RED
RED
All of the EMG Active controls use the same 5-pin connector
shown below.
Note: Reversed connector! Pins 1 and 2 are reversed.
Make sure the connectors are plugged on as shown.
Diagram #1
BATTERY
BUSS
BATTERY
RED
NEG (-)
OUTPUT
R
EXG Control
OUTPUT CABLE
S
Diagram #3
One Pickup
One Volume
One Master Tone (Passive)
One EXB
FROM PICKUP
Diagram #4
Volume / Volume
EXB Control
BRIDGE PICKUP
NECK PICKUP
- 9V +
MASTER
VOLUME
B122rH
VOLUME
VOLUME
NOTE:
REVERSED CONNECTOR
- 9V +
NECK
VOLUME
B122rH
VOLUME
MASTER TONE
(PASSIVE)
MASTER
TONE
B124rH
TONE
NOTE:
REVERSED CONNECTOR
BRIDGE
VOLUME
B122rH
VOLUME
RED
RED
EXG Control
BATTERY
BUSS
EXG
CONTROL
BATTERY
BUSS
RED
OUTPUT CABLE
NOTE REVERSED
CONNECTOR!
T
BATTERY
NEG (-)
S
OUTPUT
R
S
T
R
OUTPUT
T
EXG Page 2
OUTPUT CABLE
2 Pickup Guitars using a selection switch:
Diagrams #4 and #5 show the pickups connected to the B245 Pickup Buss.
To learn more about the B245 Pickup Buss, be sure to go to the EMG Website:
http://www.emgpickups.com. More diagrams are available at the EMG website.
The EXG or any EMG Active Tone Control is shown following the pickup buss
and then to the output jack. A master volume could easily follow the SPC
before the output jack.
- 9V +
GROUND
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
RED
Diagram #5
2 Pickups
Toggle Style Switch
Volume each Pickup (Volumes are independent)
EXG Control
NOTE:
REVERSED CONNECTOR
BATTERY
NEG (-)
EXG
CONTROL
OUTPUT
R
S
BRIDGE P/U
GROUND
NECK P/U
OUTPUT
NECK PICKUP
BRIDGE PICKUP
- 9V +
RED
RED
RED
OUTPUT CABLE
NK VOLUME
B122rH
VOLUME
BR VOLUME
B122rH
VOLUME
NOTE:
REVERSED CONNECTOR
EXG
CONTROL
T
BATTERY
NEG (-)
OUTPUT
R
S
BRIDGE P/U
Diagram #6
2 Pickups
Toggle Style Switch
Volume each Pickup (Volumes are independent)
Passive Tone
EXG Control
NECK PICKUP
BRIDGE PICKUP
EXG Page 3
MASTER
TONE
B124rH
TONE
NK VOLUME
B122rH
VOLUME
BR VOLUME
B122rH
VOLUME
T
OUTPUT CABLE
3 Pickup Guitars using a selection switch:
The EXG Control is larger than EMG’s other accessories, so it is shown
installed in Strat* installations in the middle control position with the tone
control shown in the last control position.
Diagrams #7, #8, and #9 show a typical installation with a Volume/Tone/EXG in a
“daisy-chain” series wiring. The only difference between the the diagrams
is the order in which the controls are wired. All diagrams yield the same
results. The diagrams have been edited to show the EXG input, output,
and power (9V+). The pickup inputs, battery, and “ring”contact to the jack
have been omitted for clarity.
All diagrams also show the B161 5-Position switch buss. To learn more
about the B161 5-Position switch Buss, go to the EMG Website:
http://www.emgpickups.com.
Refer to Diagram #6
Start by installing the EXG as shown in Diagram #7.
1) Plug a coax cable from the switch output to the Volume control.
2) Plug a coax cable from the Volume control to the Tone control.
3) Plug a coax cable from the Tone control to the input of the EXG.
Be sure to reverse the connector on the input of the EXG as shown.
4) Plug the output cable from the EXG to the output jack.
5) Plug the Red wire from the EXG to one of the supply pins on the
B161 Switch Buss.
Be sure the 3 shunts are installed on the bypass header of the
B161 switch or you won’t get any output from the guitar.
Diagram #7
Volume Control
EXG Control
Tone (Passive)
OUTPUT TO JACK
Diagram #8
Tone Control (Passive)
EXG Control
Volume Control
TONE CONTROL
(PASSIVE)
EXG CONTROL
NOTE:
REVERSED CONNECTOR
VOLUME CONTROL
Refer to Diagram #7
Start by installing the EXG as shown in Diagram #8.
1) Plug a coax cable from the switch output to the Tone control.
2) Plug a coax cable from the Tone control to the input of the EXG.
Be sure to reverse the connector on the input of the EXG as shown.
3) Plug a coax cable from the output of the EXG to the Volume control.
4) Plug the output cable from the Volume control to the output jack.
5) Plug the Red wire from the EXG to one of the supply pins on the
B161 Switch Buss.
Be sure the 3 shunts are installed on the bypass header of the
B161 switch or you won’t get any output from the guitar.
Refer to Diagram #8
Diagram #8 shows 2 active controls installed. This would be
similar to the X Series Pickups that use an active tone (VLPF)
and adding the EXG Control.
Start by installing the EXG as shown in Diagram #9.
1) Plug a coax cable from the switch output to the Volume control.
2) Plug a coax cable from the Volume control to the input of the EXG.
Be sure to reverse the connector on the input of the EXG as shown.
3) Plug a coax cable from the output of the EXG to the input of the VLPF.
Be sure to reverse the connector on the input of the VLPF as shown.
4) Plug the output cable from the VLPF to the output jack.
5) Plug the Red wires from both the VLPF and EXG to the extra 9V+
supply pins on the B161 Switch Buss.
Be sure the 3 shunts are installed on the bypass header of the
B161 switch or you won’t get any output from the guitar.
OUTPUT TO JACK
Diagram #9
Volume Control
EXG Control
Tone (Active VLPF)
OUTPUT TO JACK
TONE CONTROL
(PASSIVE)
EXG CONTROL
NOTE:
REVERSED CONNECTOR
VOLUME CONTROL
EXG Page 4
NOTE:
REVERSED CONNECTORS
TONE CONTROL
(ACTIVE VLPF)
*Strat is a registered trademark of FMIC
EXG CONTROL
VOLUME CONTROL
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