EMG BT dip switches help

steviecsg · #1 09-02-2003, 12:11 PM

I've noticed 2 dip switches in the circuit of my BT preamp.

Does anybody know what they are for?

Steve

NJL · #2 09-02-2003, 12:28 PM

use www.google.com to find the EMG website; once there, search in that website to find the four frequencies that the dip's adjust.

steviecsg · #3 09-02-2003, 08:43 PM

yeah i tried following the links in the emg faq regarding dip switches but it took me to a dead link

NJL · #4 09-03-2003, 12:00 PM

it was up a few months ago.

you should really find out what the frequencies are. i forgot what they are. i used to use that same pre.

basstrader · #5 09-03-2003, 02:33 PM

You might want to try here:
emg accessories

basically, you have the choice of 2100, 3500, 4500, and 7000Hz as your break frequencies for the treble side.

I had one of these in an old bass, but I never took the time to mess with it.

Stay Low,

BT

RevGroove · #6 09-03-2003, 10:38 PM

EMG changed their web stuff, a lot of the links are dead...but I think this is the document you're lucking for...I cut and paste the info to stick in my binder of technical info for my rig. Cheers!

edit: I tried to upload it, but I guess TB can't accept Word documents...e-mail me and I'll send it to you directly, cheers!

steviecsg · #7 09-04-2003, 11:20 AM

Thanks RevGroove

Actually I mailed EMG and fortunately for me they mailed me a pdf file of the circuit and the table with the 4 permutations and what they do.

2.1, 3.5, 4.5 , 7.1khz center frequencies for the treble control.

my favorite is the 7.1khz setting. I use it to bring some spark to my status energy artist 5.

12bass · #8 09-04-2003, 02:31 PM

I've tried all of the treble settings on my Hamer Chaparral 12-string. The 7 kHz treble frequency sounds best to me as well, as it helps bring out the ringing piano overtones.

For 4-string or 5-string use, I'd probably recommend the 4.5 kHz setting. In a mix situation, 7 kHz is above the normal range of frequencies that you would slot for bass.

RevGroove · #9 09-05-2003, 09:47 AM

Steviescg: glad you were able to find what you were looking for.

Mine are both set at 4.5 kHz. I played around and tried all the different settings when I had EMG HZs in the neck thru, but now that I've upgraded to EMG-DCs, it may be time to experiment again...