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8. Gain

The  Gain  control  adjusts  the  amount  of  Channel  2’s  overdrive  or  distortion.  Low 
settings, counter clockwise, will deliver a clean sound on the edge of break-up. 
As the Gain control is increased clockwise the sound will become more overdriven 
moving through beautiful crunch tones.

9. Voice

The  2-position  Voice  switch  completely  reconfigures  the  interstage  prevoicing 
emphasis circuit to give either a ‘Warm’ or ‘Bright’ response.

10. Bass

This control affects the low frequencies. Turning it clockwise increases the amount 
of bass present.

11. Middle

This control affects the mid range frequencies. Turning it clockwise increases the 
amount of mid present.

12. Treble

This control affects the hig-end frequencies. Turning it clockwise increases the 
amount of treble present.

13. Volume

This controls the volume of Channel 2. Turning it clockwise increases the volume. At 
low volume levels the amplifier will produce exquisite, bell-like clean tones that are 
definitively Class A in their character. As the volume is increased the tone becomes 
fatter and more compressed as the power valves reach saturation. Further increases 
in  volume  produce  a  wonderful  tone  as  the  power  amplifier  valves  move  into  full 
distortion.  This  type  of  valve  power  amplifier  clipping  produces  the  most  natural 
guitar distortion of all which reacts to every nuance of the guitarist’s playing style.

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14. Power Indicator Light

The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on.

15. Power Amplifier Mode Switch – 10 Watts / 30 Watts

This switch changes the power amplifier from triode mode (10 Watts) to pentode 
mode (30 Watts). 

In triode mode the tone is round and bluesy with a mellow top end for laid back 
soloing. The triode mode also has the benefit of producing more saturated distortion 
tones at lower output levels which makes this mode ideal for recording and practice.

The pentode mode produces a more dynamic feel and is louder and more punchy 
than the triode mode. This setting is recommended for dynamic clean sounds and 
pushier sounding crunch tones. This is a great setting for rehearsals and small club 
gigs. 

See the Modes of Operation Table below for the different configurations possible.

Modes of Operation Table

Mode  Preamplifier 

Power Amplifier Mode Setting 

Description

Channel 1 

Triode  

EF86 / 10W

Channel 2 

Triode  

ECC83 / 10W

Channel 1 

Pentode  

EF86 / 30W

Channel 2 

Pentode  

ECC83 / 30W

Channel 1 / Channel 2 

Triode  

Blended 10W

Channel 1 / Channel 2 

Pentode  

Blended 30W

16. Standby

This  switch  applies  the  H.T.  (High  Tension)  voltage  required  to  produce  sound. 
Always turn this switch on at least 30 seconds after the Power switch (17) and off at 
least 30 seconds before the Power switch. During short breaks in playing use just 
this switch to turn ‘off’ and ‘on’ the amplifier’s output.

17. Power

This  switch  is  used  to  turn  the  amplifier  on  and  off.  You  should  always  turn  this 
switch on before turning on the Standby switch (16).

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Summary of Contents for Artisan Artisan 30

Page 1: ...1 Owner s Manual HAND CRAFTED TONE Designed and Engineered by Blackstar Amplification UK HBK 1007 08 11...

Page 2: ...atus 12 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 serv...

Page 3: ...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 rep...

Page 4: ...pentode mode the power amplifier has a dynamic response which is rich in bell like harmonics and has a beautiful ringing top end The triode mode allows the generation of the critical power amplifier h...

Page 5: ...is is the low sensitivity input of Channel 1 This input has 6dB less i e half as much gain as the Hi Input Use this input if you wish the power amplifier to remain clean this is especially useful if t...

Page 6: ...Master 14 Power Indicator Light The power indicator will light when the amplifier is switched on 15 Power Amplifier Mode Switch 10 Watts 30 Watts This switch changes the power amplifier from triode mo...

Page 7: ...adjusting the setting of the Impedance Selector Failure to do this or to correctly match the impedance of the amplifier and speakers will damage the amplifier 3 H T Fuse The value of the H T Fuse is...

Page 8: ...ompatibel ist Netzkabel m ssen stets mit Vorsicht gehandhabt und ersetzt werden wenn sie in irgendeiner Weise besch digt werden Brechen Sie niemals den Erdungsstift Erde am Netzkabel ab Das Netzkabel...

Page 9: ...n 30 l uft in zwei Betriebsarten Pentodenr hren 30 W oder triodenr hre 10 W je nach Einstellung des Betriebsreglers der Endstufe Im Pentode Modus weist die Endstufe die Charakteristika eines britische...

Page 10: ...Verst rker Breakup oder bersteuerung w nschen Verwenden Sie stets ein hochwertiges abgeschirmtes Gitarrenkabel 2 Lo Input Dies ist der Eingang mit geringer Empfindlichkeit von Kanal 1 Dieser Eingang...

Page 11: ...des Gitarristen reagiert Master 14 Netz Kontrollleuchte Das Netzkontrolllicht beginnt zu leuchten wenn der Amp eingeschaltet wird 15 Endstufen Betriebsartregler 10 Watt 30 Watt Hiermit wechseln Sie z...

Page 12: ...Nichtbeachtung oder falscher Abgleich der Impedanz von Amp und Speakern f hrt zur Besch digung des Verst rkers 3 HT Sicherung Der Wert der HT Sicherung ist auf der R ckwand angegeben Niemals Sicherung...

Page 13: ...on de l alimentation g n rale de votre secteur Manipulez toujours les cordons d alimentation avec le plus grand soin Remplacez les s ils sont endommag s Ne d tachez jamais la prise de terre du cordon...

Page 14: ...entode 30W et le mode triode 10W en fonction du r glage de la commande du mode de l amplificateur En mode pentode l amplificateur de puissance a une r ponse harmonique riche dans les fr quences aigues...

Page 15: ...r de puissance Utilisez toujours un c ble de guitare blind de haute qualit 2 Entr e Lo Il s agit de l entr e faible sensibilit du Canal 1 Cette entr e a un gain de 6dB inf rieurs l entr e Hi savoir de...

Page 16: ...ntation Le t moin d alimentation s allume quand l amplificateur est sous tension 15 Commutateur de mode de l amplificateur de puissance 10 watts 30 watts Ce commutateur permet de passer du mode triode...

Page 17: ...cas contraire ou si les imp dances de l amplificateur et des enceintes ne correspondent pas l amplificateur sera endommag 3 Fusible HT La valeur du fusible HT est indiqu e sur le panneau arri re N uti...

Page 18: ...ABLE DE CORRIENTE EL CABLE DE CORRIENTE DEBER DE SER DESCONECTADO CUANDO LA UNIDAD NO VAYA A SER USADA DURANTE UN TIEMPO ANTESDEENCENDERUNCABEZAL LAPANTALLADEBERAESTARCONECTADA COMO SE DESCRIBE EN EL...

Page 19: ...lificador de potencia En modo pentodo la etapa de potencia tiene una respuesta din mica rica en arm nicos con unos agudos muy bonitos El modo triodo permite generar saturaci n arm nica de etapa a much...

Page 20: ...an ser una fuente de ruido o zumbidos no deseados Panel frontal Canal 1 1 Entrada HI Es la entrada de alta impedancia del canal 1 Esta entrada tiene 6dB m s el doble que muchos de ganancia que la entr...

Page 21: ...14 Luz indicadora de corriente La luz indicadora se enciende cuando el amplificador est encendido 15 Selector de modo del amplificador de potencia 10W 30W Este selector cambia el modo del amplificado...

Page 22: ...s de ajustar el selector de nivel de impedancia El incumplimiento de esto o la incorrecta selecci n de impedancia en funci n de las pantallas empleadas da ar al amplificador 3 Fusible de alta tensi n...

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Page 25: ...2 Lo Input 3 Volume 1 1 EF86 ECC83 Lo INPUT EF86 4 Tone 5 BASS Shape BASS SHAPE Channel 2 6 Hi Input 7 Lo Input Channel ECC83 Hi Low Hi Input Low Input EL84 100 Voice Warm Bright Artisan Artisan Artis...

Page 26: ...andby ON OFF ON ON OFF 30 30 OFF STANDBY OFF 17 Power ON OFF STAND BY ON 8 Gain 9 Voice Voice Warm Bright 10 Bass 11 Middle 12 Treble 13 Volume Class A Volume 14 ON 15 10 30 3 10 5 30 3 5 Mode 1 Chann...

Page 27: ...MI 9Z Z OO Z Z 1 Speaker Output 2 Impedance Selector Artisan 30 16 8 ORGFCPEG UGNGEV 6 WUG CKP WUG Artisan 30 Lo Input Hi Input Lo Input 4 5 Z Z Z Z MI 9Z Z OO Z Z Japanese Japanese 1 2 3 4 5 1 Speake...

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Page 29: ...latest information go to www blackstaramps com Whilst the information contained herein is correct at the time of publication due to our policy of constant improvement and development Blackstar Amplif...

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