Furman SPB8 Stereo Pedalboard with Power Conditioner

The Furman SPB-8 is the first pedalboard designed with the working professional in mind. The power cable is NOT detachable.

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16 People rated this product : * * * * * * * * * * 6 out of 10

5 People wrote reviews

* * * * * * * * * * 8 out of 10

"I'm please with my current "stomping grounds" - stands up to the abuse."

Feature:
The only accessories with this pedal board is a few power cables for your pedals and the soft case - which won't last a busy schedule over a year. My handles vinyl/leather wraps have ripped off and the zipper is about to die. I need to find a new case.

Quality:
This pedal board is built like a tank. It's kind of heavy, but it is very solid. I particularly like the amount of space and the built in power supply. The onw thing I do not like about the board is how the power cable exits the power supply case vertically up through the case, rather than out the side. The cable is rather thick and can easily get in the way of your pedals. I tuck the cable under the pedal board's corner... It doesn't wobble when I do that.

Value:
On sale - absolutely worth it. If I was going to buy it new, I would buy the SPB-8C - its got a hard shell case!

Desirability:
Furman is well respected name brand. I do appreciate owning a "Furman".

Sound:
With the pedals correctly cabled in the appropriate order based on where each pedal is in the chain, this board is very quiet - it doesn't get in the way of the signal or sound whatsoever.

Ease of Use:
The patch bay DOES work! Be sure to read the instructions. There are different options based on your particular needs. Looking at it without reading about it might not get you the satisfaction you hope for. It's not a perfectly intuitive patch bay - it's pretty good, but it's easy to get confused.

Support:
I have not dealt with Furman yet... although at the moment I'm waiting to hear from them regarding getting a new soft case.

Overall:
I'll probably end-up using this until I know I've beaten on it long enough... perhaps a few years, maybe longer - or until a better pedal board comes around.

Submitted: 3/6/2007

Style of Music: Rock, Blues-Jump Blues, Rockabilly, Classic R&B, all types of Country

* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Furman hits a home run with the professional gigging crowd!"

Feature:
The materials it included were multiple power cables. Unfortunately, it didn't come with any velcro or patch cables (but then again, I haven't seen one that has offered those).

Quality:
This product seems like it's made very well. The only thing I question is the reliability of the gig bag. I've heard horror stories of the handles ripping off over extended gigging. The pedalboard is built like a rock and, like Boss pedals, should survive a nuclear explosion. I've noticed no problems from the jacks; they seem sturdy and reliable enough for me. I'm a set it and forget it kind of guy... I'll hook it up and once I'm done, I won't mess with it.

Value:
It's pricey, but I feel you get what you pay for. If you want quality power conditioning, a powerful mono/stereo pedal routing system... it delivers in spades. It deducts points for the gig bag, but it looks like for the most part Furman nailed it. I paid $220 for it a while back and don't regret it.

Desirability:
It looks professional and for a very good reason... it "is" professional. It looks sleek and powerful and it does exactly what it sets out to do.

Sound:
It's a pedalboard. I notice no added noise, hiss or humb associated with it. Many professionals rely on Furman power conditioners in their rack setups and as a big pedal user, I rely on this board to give me the purest power conditioning possible.

Overall:
This product works great. One thing I noticed is that with big pedals like the Hughes & Kettner stuff, some of the Line 6 stuff, wah pedals etc. there isn't lots of room to fit other pedals in. A bit more space might not be a bad idea. A more well built gig bag might be a thing to consider as well. If this product were lost or stolen, I would consider a SKB PS-45 (it looks like it has virtually everything one could possibly ask for). I love the power conditioning, looks, and durability. I dislike the gig bag and wish there was a bit more space (although it does hold my 7 pedals fine right now).

Submitted: 9/6/2005

Style of Music: Rock, Blues, Fusion

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About This Product!
Description
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Guitar players, bassists, and keyboard players have all asked for this, and we answered with the most rugged, versatile, and useful board available anywhere. It features heavy-duty metal construction that will handle the most vehement stomps you can offer, as well as stand up to the rigors of the road. The first stereo board on the market, it is also the first to feature the high level of power conditioning that Furman is famous for.

At the heart of the SPB-8 Stereo Pedal Board is a light yet rugged aluminum platform in combination with a steel chassis, and large Velcro sheet, ensuring secure, noiseless, flex free, non-slip performance for up to 11 effects boxes and pedals.

The SPB-8's stereo patch bay contains ten 1/4 in, switching phone jacks, connected in 2 stereo loops. This allows a single guitar or instrument input to feed multiple mono and stereo effects boxes, send and return from remote effects, and feed up to 2 amplifiers simultaneously. From modest to highly complex patching demands, the SPB-8 allows nearly unlimited set-up flexibility.

Powering your pedals, amps and other gear, the SPB-8 offers 2 levels of surge and short circuit protection, as well as RF and EMI filtering. Furman's SPB-8 is quiet, powering both AC and DC pedals without hum, due to the high-quality toroid transformer employed. Each DC output is rated at 100 mA capability, as well as being individually protected against shorts — guaranteeing that if one pedal goes out, the rest are protected and continuously functioning.

The SPB-8 makes pack up simple and convenient. Un-patching several effects boxes and pedals is no longer required, since the large Velcro sheet and strips firmly secures all of your pedals in place. A soft padded case is included to protect your valued effects boxes. The case includes a shoulder strap, and a zippered pouch for storing cables, wall warts, and AC cords.

Features
Provides a sturdy yet lightweight non-slip platform for up to 11 effects boxes

True stereo effects return, external effects loop, and amplifier outputs

Eight individually protected 9VDC outlets provided for effects boxes, with 8 included power cords

Three 120VAC, 15A outlets provided

Solid 1/4 in. aluminum platform and rugged power supply/patch bay steel chassis

Large Velcro sheet secures effects boxes and pedals during performance and transport

Full power conditioning with 15A circuit breaker, spike/surge protection, and RFI filtering

Patch bay's dual stereo loops allow nearly infinite patching combinations

Toroidal transformer assures no hum field will contaminate sensitive effects boxes and pedals

Padded soft case with shoulder strap and zippered pouch for patch cables included

5 detachable rubber feet assure stable, sure performance without rocking or flexing

Extra-long 10-foot AC cord

***Despite the picture shown on here and on the Furman site, the current models are shipping with an attached power cable.

Technical Info

Voltage SPB-8: 120 VAC

Current Rating: 15 Amps total AC outlets (10 Amps "E" version)

Spike Protection: Line to Neutral

Spike Clamping Voltage: Initial turn-on at 200 Volts; TVSS rating of 400 Volts peak at 500 Amps ("E" version initial turn-on is 390 Volts peak)

Response Time: 1 nanosecond

Maximum Surge Current: 6,500 Amps

Maximum Spike Energy: 80 Joules ("E" version 130 Joules)

Noise Attenuation: Transverse mode — greater than 20 dB 800Khz to 10 MHz

Current Rating: 100 mA.per outlet, 1A maximum combined current for all outlets

Protection: (8) discrete PTC re-settable fuses

Trip Time: 1 Amp fault, 0.2 second trip time

9 VDC Patch Cords:
(8) 3.5 mm phone plug (tip hot) to P205L 2.1 x 5 mm plug (sleeve hot)
(1) 3.5 mm phone plug (tip hot) to 3.5 mm phone plug (tip hot)
(1) 3.5 mm phone plug (tip hot) to 9 Volt battery clip (non-perforated, clip hot)

Weight Pedal Board: 11 lbs. (5 kg)

Case: 2.4 lbs. (1.1 kg)

Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.9 x 26 x 17.5 in. (10 x 66 x 44.5 cm)

Compliance CE and CSA/NRTL listed
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