EBS Micro Bass 3 Preamp / DI Box

Retailing in the region of £319.00

EBS will not fail to impress. The EBS Micro Bass 3 Preamp / DI Box in Guitar Pedals is New, in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitar Pedals, additional Preamp Pedals options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below. The EBS-MB3 is a preamp with two channels, produced using high-end materials and parts. You’ll have plenty of headroom to play with as the preamp works at a signal level that is equal to a pro mixing console. This higher signal means…

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EBS will not fail to impress. The EBS Micro Bass 3 Preamp / DI Box in Guitar Pedals is New, in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Guitar Pedals, additional Preamp Pedals options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

The EBS-MB3 is a preamp with two channels, produced using high-end materials and parts. You’ll have plenty of headroom to play with as the preamp works at a signal level that is equal to a pro mixing console. This higher signal means you can use it as a preamp alongside any type of standard power amp.

Useful Built-In Tools

A number of in-built features separate the EBS-MB3 from the rest. The two contrasting channels (drive and clean) can be used either parallel or in series. The dual balanced XLR-Outputs can tap the signal post and pre-EQ simultaneously, while 10 M Ohms of Input Impedance let it handle absolutely any kind of bass. An onboard tuner means you can tune without needing another device. This is a seriously versatile piece of kit!

Features

  • Professional, Analogue Preamp
  • Dual Channels (Overdrive & Clean)
  • Blend Control (for Drive)
  • Run Either in Parallel or Series
  • Dual Balanced XLR-Out (Pre & Post EQ or Stereo)
  • Effects Loop (Mono or Stereo) – Running in Stereo Mode the Balanced Outputs Become Left & Right Output
  • Character and Bright Filters (Clean Channel)
  • HI or LO Gain Drive Engines
  • Thin or Deep Type (Drive Channel)
  • Onboard Compressor
  • Tuner, Aux Input
  • Headphones Out
  • 10 M Ohms Input Impedance
  • 9V DC, 450 mA Required (Power Supply is Included)

Specifications

General:

  • Weight: 660g (1.5lbs)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 6.6" x 4.9" x 2.1"

Aux Info:

  • Power Requirements: Idle 450mA @9V. Max 750mA @ 9V (with Headphones at Max Output Level

Balanced Outputs:

  • Options: Pre/Post EQ, L/R Channel in Stereo Mode
  • XLR Connections: 1-GND, 2-Hot, 3-Cold
  • Output Level: Nominal -20dBv

Output:

  • Output Impedance: <1 k Ohms
  • Signal Level: Nominal 0 dBv

Aux Input:

  • Input Impedance: 20 k Ohms
  • Nominal Level: -10 dBv

Phones Out:

  • Recommended Impedance: 32 – 200 Ohms

Effects Loop:

  • Input Impedance: > 200 k Ohms // 22 pF
  • Output Impedance: < 100 Ohms
  • Gain: Unity (1:1)
  • Loop Signal Level: Nominal -10 dBv

Drive Channel:

  • Input: Input Impedance 1.8 M Ohms // 22 pF
  • Drive: Gain Range 40 dB
  • Engines: Lo: Type 2nd Harmonics Soft, Hi: Type Symmetrical 2-Stage with +18 dB Gain
  • Type: Thin/Normal/Deep Pre-Drive EQ
  •  Filter Section: Tone Filter: Type 6 dB/Oct. Low Pass. Frequency Range 700-20k Hz. Middle Filter: Type Bandpass Filter. Frequency Range 100 – 4.500 Hz. Q 1.2, Gain Range +/- 15 dB

Clean Channel:

  • Input Impedance: Parallel Mode 1.5 M Ohms // 44 pF, Serial Mode 10 M Ohms // 22 pF
  • Gain: Gain Range min/max -00/ +30 dB, Gain Peak LED +10 dBv, Frequency Response +0 / -3 dB 20 – 20.000 Hz

Character:

  • Filter Type: Shelving High/Low Pass
  • Gain: Lo +6 dB @ 80 Hz, Mid -2 dB @ 900 Hz, Hi +3 dB @ 7.5 kHz

Bright:

  • Filter Type Shelving: Gain +10 dB @ 10 kHz

Filter Section:

  • Bass Filter: Type 12 dB/oct. Shelving. Gain Range +/- 18 dB @ 60 Hz
  • Middle Filter: Type Bandpass Filter. Freq Range 50 – 5.000 Hz. Q -Boost 0.5 – 1.3, Q – Cut 0.5 >5. Gain Range +/- 12-15 dB
  • Treble Filter: Type Shelving. Gain Range +/- 18 dB @ 8 kHz
  • Comp/Limit: Comp Gain 0 Db. Attenuation Max 24 dB, Compression Ratio Max 3:1, Attack (80%) typ <10 ms, Release (80%) typ 100 ms

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

About the manufacturer

EBS

EBS are known for making standout effects pedals and more. Founded with a passion for tone and innovation, their gear has shaped countless records and players’ sounds. Look out for their iconic designs and flagship models — they’ve earned a reputation for reliability and creativity.

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Guitar Pedals

Guitar pedals are compact effects units that shape and enhance a guitar’s sound, sitting between the instrument and the amplifier. They include gain pedals like overdrive and distortion, modulation effects such as chorus and tremolo, time-based effects like delay and reverb, and essential utilities including tuners, compressors and loopers. Understanding basic things such as pedal type, signal order, power requirements and intended use helps players choose pedals that suit their style, setup and playing environment.

Preamp Pedals

Preamp pedals are designed to shape and boost a guitar’s core tone, often acting as the front end of an amplifier or as a complete amp-style sound on a pedalboard. They can add clean gain, warmth, EQ control, or amp-like drive, and are commonly used to improve signal strength, push an amp harder, or run directly into a power amp or recording interface. Understanding output level, EQ controls and how they interact with other pedals helps players use preamp pedals effectively in both live and studio setups.

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Bass gear is all about laying the foundation of the music, providing depth, groove and connection between rhythm and harmony. From bass guitars and amplifiers to pedals and accessories designed specifically for low frequencies, everything here is built to deliver clarity, punch and control. Whether you are holding down a steady rhythm or shaping a more melodic bass voice, the right bass equipment helps you stay locked in and felt as much as heard.

DI

A DI, or direct input, is used to connect an instrument or audio source directly to a mixing desk, audio interface, or PA system without using a microphone. It converts the high-impedance, unbalanced signal from instruments like guitars, basses, or keyboards into a low-impedance, balanced signal suitable for long cable runs and professional audio equipment.

DI boxes are commonly used in live and studio environments to provide a clean, noise-free signal with consistent level and tone. They help reduce hum and interference, and are essential when recording or amplifying instruments directly, especially bass guitars, acoustic instruments, and modern digital rigs.

Micro

Micro describes compact, small-format music gear designed to deliver full functionality in a reduced physical size. Micro pedals, amps, and effects are built to save space while still providing practical controls and usable tone.

They are popular for pedalboards, travel rigs, and home setups where space and portability matter. Micro gear allows players to build flexible, lightweight systems without sacrificing essential sounds or performance.

preamp

A preamp is a stage in the signal chain that boosts the guitar’s signal and shapes its core tone before it reaches the power amp or recording interface. Preamp pedals and units can add gain, EQ, and character, helping define clarity, warmth, and drive while forming the foundation of a player’s overall sound.

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