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Warning!

Important safety information!
READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE ALL 
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product!
Danger! High internal operating voltages.

Do not open the equipment case. There are no user serviceable parts in this 

equipment. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Condensation  can  form  on  the  inside  of  an  amplifier  if  it  is  moved  from  a  cold 

environment to a warmer location. Before switching the unit on, it is recommended 

that the unit be allowed to reach room temperature.
Unauthorised  modification  of  this  equipment  is  expressly  forbidden  by  Blackstar 

Amplification Ltd.
Never push objects of any kind into ventilation slots on the equipment casing.
Do not expose this apparatus to rain, liquids or moisture of any type.
Avoid placing vessels filled with liquid on top of the amplifier.
Do not place this product on an unstable trolley, stand or table. The product may 

fall, causing serious damage to the product or to persons!
Do not cover or block ventilation slots or openings.
This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove, radiator, 

or another heat producing amplifier.
Use only the supplied power adaptor which is compatible with the mains voltage 

supply in your area.
The power supply adaptor should always be handled carefully and should be 

replaced if damaged in any way.
Never break off the earth (ground) pin on the power supply adaptor.
The power supply adaptor should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for 

long periods of time.
Before the unit is switched on, the loudspeaker should be connected as described 

in the handbook using the lead recommended by the manufacturer.
Always replace damaged fuses with the correct rating and type.
Never disconnect the protective mains earth connection.
High loudspeaker levels can cause permanent hearing damage. You should 

therefore avoid the direct vicinity of loudspeakers operating at high levels. Wear 

hearing protection if continuously exposed to high levels.
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are 

followed, then refer the product to a qualified service engineer.
Only suitable for safe use under non-tropical climate conditions. 

 

Maximum ambient temperature for operation: 35°C
Always make sure that the power adaptor is connected to a socket/outlet with an 

earthed connection.
Mains Voltage: 100-240V~ 50/60Hz.
This  amplifier  is  only  designed  and  evaluated  for  safety  at  a  maximum  

altitude of 2000m.

The U.S. Government´s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has 

specified the following permissible noise level exposures:

Duration Per Day In Hours  Sound Level dBA, Slow Response

8   

90

6   

92

4   

95

3   

97

2   

100

1½  

102

1  

105

½  

110

¼ or less  

115

According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could 

result in some hearing loss.
Ear plug protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating 

this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss if exposure is 

in excess of the limits as set forth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous 

exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to 

equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification 

system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.

All electrical and electronic products should be disposed of separately 

from the municipal waste stream via designated collection facilities 

appointed by the government or the local authorities.

Summary of Contents for AMPED 1

Page 1: ...staramps com Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication due to our policy of constant improvement and development Blackstar Amplification Ltd reserves the right to alter specifications without prior notice Designed and Engineered by Blackstar Amplification UK Owner s Manual 185401M VA 1 09 22 ...

Page 2: ...2 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatu...

Page 3: ...dbook using the lead recommended by the manufacturer Always replace damaged fuses with the correct rating and type Never disconnect the protective mains earth connection High loudspeaker levels can cause permanent hearing damage You should therefore avoid the direct vicinity of loudspeakers operating at high levels Wear hearing protection if continuously exposed to high levels If the product does ...

Page 4: ...p capable of delivering the tone and feel of traditional valve amps Therefore the USA and UK voices offer two of the most revered and popular platforms for pedals and effects In addition to these traditional guitar amp voices the Flat voice provides the ability to plug your favourite amp modeller or preamp pedal directly into your Amped 1 without colouring your tone Via the Response control Amped ...

Page 5: ...kstar s Architect deep editing software and saved to your amp 7 Reverb Footswitch The Reverb footswitch toggles the Reverb on and off The LED will light up when the Reverb is active This setting is saved when you store a preset When the Reverb is active holding the Reverb footswitch will activate the Freeze effect Whilst the Reverb footswitch is held down and the Freeze effect is active the Reverb...

Page 6: ... from your preamp pedal or amp modeller into this input Always use a good quality screened instrument lead 4 Loop The mono effects loop handles both the send and return with a single socket using a TRS connection Use the supplied TRS signal splitter cable to separate the send and return and place your own external effects and stomp boxes in the loop for the best sonic performance Connect the mono ...

Page 7: ...r signal This is the direct signal from your guitar as received by the input stage of the amp This signal is ideal for reamping This signal is not affected by any of the amplifier s controls These audio streams can be recorded simultaneously within your chosen recording software DAW Control the output levels of Channels 1 and 2 using CabRig within Blackstar s Architect software TIP To record a ste...

Page 8: ...gs you will need Blackstar s Architect software Download Architect from the Blackstar website https blackstaramps com architect Cabinet Channel Strip 1 Cabinet Selection Select your virtual cabinet using the Cabinet Selection panel Choose from 23 distinct speaker cabinets or select DI Direct Injection for the direct power amp output NOTE For use with 3rd party IR Impulse Response loaders select th...

Page 9: ...n an expansive stereo experience Microphone Character 57 Dynamic Bright and cutting with controlled lows A classic microphone choice for recording guitar cabinets Use this microphone off axis for a less sharp mid focussed tone 421 Dynamic Aggressive and tight Use this microphone for an up front sound or off axis for a more mellow sound 67 Condenser Balanced with extended top end Off axis this micr...

Page 10: ... filter at 400Hz 10dB HIGH MIDS Controls a peak filter at 1KHz 10dB HIGH Controls a high shelf filter at 4KHz 10dB HI CUT Controls a 2nd order low pass filter TIP Choose one of the EQ Presets from the drop down box shown below for a good place to start This is like having your own sound engineer getting you to the sound you want quickly The EQ Presets also provide a great platform for experimentat...

Page 11: ...Local Patches as you like and these can be recalled at any point by double clicking on the patch in the patches panel or right clicking on the patch and selecting Load Patch TIP To organise your Local Patches in the patch panel go to Documents Blackstar Saved Patches and create your own folders Simply drag your patches into the folders you have created and your folders will appear in the patch pan...

Page 12: ... Upgrade When a firmware upgrade for your amplifier is available Architect will automatically prompt you upon connection to upgrade to the latest version Follow the on screen instructions to perform the firmware upgrade Function CC Number Value Voice USA 1 127 On UK 2 127 On Flat 3 127 On Preamp Bass 4 0 127 Middle 5 0 127 Treble 6 0 127 Gain 7 0 127 Response EL84 8 127 On EL34 10 127 On 6L6 12 12...

Page 13: ...25 24 English English Technical Specifications AMPED 1 Power RMS 100W Weight kg 1 28 Dimensions mm 200 W x 81 H x 149 D ...

Page 14: ... S S B A S S M I D D L E M I D D L E E A R G A I N G A I N P T R E B L E T R E B L E W W 0 W W 0W M A S T E R M A S T E R A A T B A S S B A S S M I D D L E M I D D L E R E V E R B R E V E R B R E V E R B R E V E R B 6 4 6 E A R 4 G A I N G A I N 1 2 3 5 10 9 4 6 12 7 11 8 AMPED 1 Rear View 8 O H M 1 6 O H M I N L O O P O N L Y U S E O N E S P E A K E R O U T O U T P U T 1 0 0 W A T T S R M S C L A...

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