EMG SPC User Manual

0.025 LOG FREQ (kHz) 10
10 dB/div
Dimensions:
.975
.650
0.025 LOG FREQ (kHz) 10
10 dB/div
INPUT
GROUND
GROUND
OUTPUT
V++
SPC / RPC
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Impedance (Ohms) 250K
Input Referred Noise -130dbV
Output Impedance (Ohms) 2K
Current @ 9V (Microamps) 980
Battery Life (Hours) 250
Maximum Supply (Volts DC) 18
INSTALLATION INFORMATION
EMG MODELS: SPC / RPC
(ACTIVE/PASSIVE PICKUP INPUTS)
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
warranty covers only those pickups and accessories sold by authorized EMG Dealers. This warranty is not transferable.
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Frequency Response:
EMG-SPC
1.325
.400
.309 (8mm P .75)
GENERAL OPERATION:
The SPC and RPC are active EQ circuits for guitar. The SPC is a mid-range boost. The RPC is a low cut/high boost.
The graphs below illustrate the effects of the controls. 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 controls are continuously
variable from flat to maximum effect. The SPC and RPC are wired in series with the signal path, so there is an input and output.
Both controls feature buffered inputs and can be used with passive pickups.
Connector for EMG Active Tone controls
and accessories.
Pin 1 Input
Pin 2 Ground for Input
Pin 3 Ground for Output
Pin 4 Output
Pin 5 V+ Supply
EMG-RPC
1
2
3
4
5
1 2 3 4 5
INCLUDED:
1 SPC or RPC Control
1 Battery Clip with Buss Connector
1 Stereo Output Jack (Battery Switching)
2 Interconnect cables

EMG SPC Specifications

General

Model	SPC
Brand	EMG
Technology	Active
Color	Black
Compatibility	Electric guitars

Summary

EMG SPC/RPC Installation and Operation

Specifications

Technical details including input impedance, noise, output impedance, current, battery life, and max supply voltage.

General Operation

Explains the SPC mid-range boost and RPC low-cut/high-boost functions and wiring in the signal path.

Connector Pinout

Details pin assignments for connecting EMG Active Tone controls and accessories, including input and output.

Warranty Information

Outlines the terms and conditions of the product warranty, including coverage and exclusions.

Wiring Diagrams: Single Pickup Configurations

Diagram 2: Single Pickup with Volume and SPC/RPC

Wiring diagram for a single pickup guitar with a volume control and the SPC or RPC.

Diagram 3: Single Pickup with Volume, Passive Tone, and SPC/RPC

Wiring for a single pickup guitar with volume, passive tone control, and the SPC or RPC.

Wiring Diagrams: Two Pickup Configurations

Diagram 4: Two Pickups with Toggle, Individual Volumes, and SPC/RPC

Wiring for 2 pickups with a toggle switch, independent volumes, and the SPC or RPC control.

Diagram 5: Two Pickups with Toggle, Volumes, Passive Tone, and SPC/RPC

Wiring for 2 pickups with toggle switch, independent volumes, passive tone, and the SPC or RPC.

Wiring Diagrams: Three Pickup Configurations

Diagram 6: Three Pickups with Volume, Passive Tone, and SPC

Typical installation wiring for three pickups with volume, passive tone, and SPC in series.

Diagram 7: Three Pickups with Passive Tone, SPC, and Volume

Wiring for three pickups with passive tone, SPC, and volume control in a series configuration.

Diagram 8: Three Pickups with Active Tone (VLPF) and SPC

Wiring for guitars with two active controls: volume and an active tone (VLPF), plus the SPC.