Radial Engineering StageBug SB-15 Owner's manual

StageBug SB-15
Brand
Radial Engineering
Model
StageBug SB-15
Category
Guitar accessories
Type
Owner's manual

Radial Engineering StageBug SB-15 is a voltage converter and buffer that allows you to power any Tonebone pedal from two 9-volt DC power supplies. It features a built-in instrument buffer with DRAG™ control to restore clarity and impact to your instrument's tone, especially when using long cables or a chain of true bypass pedals. The SB-15 also has a 15V output for powering Radial Tonebone pedals and a DRAG™ load correction to dial in the right amount of loading for your pickups.

Radial Engineering StageBug SB-15 is a voltage converter and buffer that allows you to power any Tonebone pedal from two 9-volt DC power supplies. It features a built-in instrument buffer with DRAG™ control to restore clarity and impact to your instrument's tone, especially when using long cables or a chain of true bypass pedals. The SB-15 also has a 15V output for powering Radial Tonebone pedals and a DRAG™ load correction to dial in the right amount of loading for your pickups.

Thank you for purchasing your very own StageBug SB-15 Tailbone voltage converter
with active instrument buffer! We are excited about producing a personal device that
can fit in your instrument case and be ‘at the ready’ anytime you need to power your
Tonebone pedals with common 9 volt power bricks. Although the SB-15 is designed
to be plug & play easy to use, please take a minute to read this short manual. It will
give you insight on how to get the most out of your SB-15 Tailbone.
OVERVIEW
The Radial StageBug SB-15 Tailbone is a combination voltage converter and buffer
that enables the user to power any Tonebone pedal from two 9 volt DC power
supplies. It is designed to work with standard 9 volt ‘center-negative’ pedal power
supplies that feature multiple power outputs. The SB-15 Tailbone also features a built
in instrument buffer with DRAG
™
control.
USING THE VOLTAGE CONVERTER
Before making connections, it is good practice to turn your amp’s volume down to
ensure loud transients are not passed on to sensitive loudspeakers. Like the majority
of guitar pedals, the SB-15 uses standard 2.1mm barrel jacks for the DC
connections. Connect two DC cables from your power brick to the SB-15’s IN-1 &
IN-2 jacks. Next, connect a DC cable from the 15 volt OUT jack to your Tonebone
pedal and you’re set to go.
9V IN1: Accepts 9 volt
center-negative power
supply.
9V IN2: Accepts a
second 9 volt power
supply.
¼” BUFFER IN: High-Z
instrument input for
guitar and bass.
15V OUT: Power
output for Radial
Tonebone pedal.
DRAG
™
:
Load correction
for the buffer
¼” BUFFER OUT:
High-Z buffered
instrument output.
FILTER LEVEL DRIVE
®
HIGH LOW
FILTER
TOP END
BRIGHT
FLAT
DARK
CLASSIC DISTORTION
TM
OUTPUT
LEVEL-2
DRIVE-2
LEVEL-1
DRIVE-1
INSERT
12AX7
TUBE
DRIVE
CH.1 INTERMEDIATE DRIVE
TOGGLE
15VDC · 400mA
HIGH
MED
12dB
7dB
INPUT
TRUE BYPASS
LOW
OUT
2
MID BOOST
DRIVE GAIN
1
2
1
TRIMODE
Made in Canada
9V9V9V9V
DC OUTPUTS
FILTER LEVEL DRIVE
9V Pedals15V Tonebone Pedal
BrighterDarker
DRAG
™
USING THE INSTRUMENT BUFFER
When driving very long cables or a chain of true bypass effect pedals, you may notice
your guitar sounds dull compared to a straight connection to your amp with a short
cable. This high frequency loss is caused by high capacitance and resistance from
the cables in your signal chain and the various connections through your pedals.
Insert the SB-15 buffer using standard ¼” cables. Placing it ahead of these loads will
restore the clarity and impact of your instrument for a much more natural tone.
Drive a chain of true bypass pedals and a long cable to your amp.
FILTER LEVEL DRIVEFILTER LEVEL DRIVEFILTER LEVEL DRIVE
FILTER LEVEL DRIVE FILTER LEVEL DRIVE
®
HIGH LOW
FILTER
TOP END
BRIGHT
FLAT
DARK
CLASSIC DISTORTION
TM
OUTPUT
LEVEL-2
DRIVE-2
LEVEL-1
DRIVE-1
INSERT
12AX7
TUBE
DRIVE
CH.1 INTERMEDIATE DRIVE
TOGGLE
15VDC · 400mA
HIGH
MED
12dB
7dB
INPUT
TRUE BYPASS
LOW
OUT
2
MID BOOST
DRIVE GAIN
1
2
1
TRIMODE
Made in Canada
True bypass pedals SB-15 Buffer
Amp
FILTER LEVEL DRIVE FILTER LEVEL DRIVE
FILTER LEVEL DRIVE FILTER LEVEL DRIVE
Drive two amps and a tuner through a Radial BigShot AB/Y switcher.
SB-15 Buffer
Electronic Tuner
AB/Y Switcher
Amp 1
Amp 2
USING THE DRAG CONTROL
Radial’s DRAG
™
load correction allows you to dial in just the
right amount of loading for your pickups to create the same
impedance relationship as when plugging directly into your
amplifier. Start with the DRAG
™
control set to the 12 o’clock
position. Turning it clockwise will brighten the tone while
turning it counter-clockwise will darken it. Strum a chord and
slowly turn the DRAG control until the tone sounds right to
you. Use your guitar pick like a screwdriver to easily adjust
the recessed control.
StageBug
™
SB-15 Tailbone
USER GUIDE
To view the 3-year transferable warranty details and
product specifications please visit www.radialeng.com
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Radial Engineering StageBug SB-15 Owner's manual

StageBug SB-15
Brand
Radial Engineering
Model
StageBug SB-15
Category
Guitar accessories
Type
Owner's manual

Radial Engineering StageBug SB-15 is a voltage converter and buffer that allows you to power any Tonebone pedal from two 9-volt DC power supplies. It features a built-in instrument buffer with DRAG™ control to restore clarity and impact to your instrument's tone, especially when using long cables or a chain of true bypass pedals. The SB-15 also has a 15V output for powering Radial Tonebone pedals and a DRAG™ load correction to dial in the right amount of loading for your pickups.

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