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Tube

Amp

Technology

Tube

Amp

Technology

Gerätebau GmbH

Germany

Internet: http://www.engl-amps.com

Text, design, graphics, photography and layout by

Horst Langer, Amp Designer

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Summary of Contents for SOVEREIGN 100

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Please first read this manual carefully Tube Guitar Amplifier with MIDI Control Sovereign 100...

Page 2: ...Tube Amp Technology Tube Amp Technology...

Page 3: ...Loop 1 2 Lead I and Lead II Channel Control Features Power Amp section Master A B Mains Mains Fuse MIDI Section and Footswitch Ports Detailed Specifications and Ratings You ll find an ancillary pamph...

Page 4: ...in switching as well as dedicated Volume knobs that give you an even greater range of sound sculpting options With dedicated Treble knobs for the two Clean and Crunch channels you have at your fingert...

Page 5: ...rb two effect loops ultra advanced tone generating machine playing pleasure value to boot Four basic channels Two Gain options Two dedicated and specially tuned voicing sections Large spring reverb Tw...

Page 6: ...astors 2 mains cord 3 this manual 4 a pamphlet entitled At the back of the manual you ll find fold out diagrams of the front and rear panels As you re reading the descriptions of the amp s features yo...

Page 7: ...output humbuckers or active pickups For an even bigger beefier crunch tone try Crunch Gain settings well beyond the 2 o clock position This feature boosts the upper end of the high frequency range in...

Page 8: ...s loop it also determines the effects send level in Clean mode The green LED to the right of the knob lights up to indicate the Clean channelison Determines the Crunch channel s level Use this knob to...

Page 9: ...r you re making an exact duplicate of an existing preset The system will select a Write operation whenever you edit a MIDI preset that is when you have modified a programmable feature You ll know that...

Page 10: ...and preamp saturation level Extremely high gain and volume levels in Lead mode can produce powerful feedback Avoid feedback squeals they can lead to hearing loss and damage speakers At higher volumes...

Page 11: ...2 s Lead I and Lead II modes This is the preamp voicing section s passive high frequency EQ for main channel 2 s Lead I and Lead II modes This control defines the Treble response in the poweramp stag...

Page 12: ...gives you a range of variations that you can program for different playing styles and musical genres to great dramatic effect You can use main channel 1 Clean Crunch modes for rhythm or cleaner lead l...

Page 13: ...up and running this indicator is not enabled until you activate the power amp by flipping the Standby switch To reset the power tube monitoring circuitry press the standby switch briefly I suggest you...

Page 14: ...itch to the right to avoid damaging it If the foot board you are using is designed to handle phantom power consult its operating manual to learn how it is wired that is which pins carry its power supp...

Page 15: ...Master Volume Mute MIDI channel assignment using the encoding buttons MIDI channel S 1 S 2 S 3 S 4 S5 S6 OMNI OFF XX XX XX XX XX CH 1 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF XX CH 2 ON OFF OFF OFF ON XX CH 3 ON OFF OFF ON...

Page 16: ...tch with two switching functions for example the ENGL Z 4 that let you access the four channels and One of the two switches activates main channel 1 and 2 while the other activates the selected main c...

Page 17: ...tially harmful variety of feedback squealing that sends your audience and fellow musicians packing Though the amp is not more susceptible to feedback when the is activated the fact that it suppresses...

Page 18: ...patched to the power amp serial 100 wet Set this knob to when this loop is not in use Reverb intensity knob Twist it to adjust the amount of reverb for main channel 1 Activate button 14 at the front p...

Page 19: ...pushed in the line signal is tapped from the power amp At least one speaker must be connected for this option The ENGL Sovereign s preamp and power amp supply two different signals The reason for thi...

Page 20: ...nce system constantly monitors if a plug is inserted into the speaker outputs 4 ohms 8 ohms and 16 ohms 51 52 and 53 If a plug is not inserted into one of these 5 jacks the power amp is disabled and t...

Page 21: ...to a 4 ohm jack without internal speaker s Summary External 4 Z no internal external to 4 ohm output 2 Two external 8 ohm cabinets connected to the 4 ohm jacks without internal speaker s Summary Exter...

Page 22: ...ween 12 and 3 o clock tweaking each to taste and comparing the differences Again I opted for passive tone controls which puts each knob s control range at about 10 dB All these options harbor vast and...

Page 23: ...ck position opens at low signal levels and slowly twist it clockwise to gradually raise the gate s trigger threshold When the knob arrives at the far right position the will not trigger until the sign...

Page 24: ...button 15 for about one second until the Status LED extinguishes and then flashes three times in rapid succession The current settings of all programmable functions are now stored in the selected MIDI...

Page 25: ...bient temperatures place an additional strain on diverse components so if at all possible avoid operating the amp at temperatures far higher than 30 C for longer periods Running the amp at mains volta...

Page 26: ...s original configuration e g by selecting it again the Status LED also extinguishes once the new setting has been stored 4 Copy process was activated by pressing the Write Copy button Indication LED l...

Page 27: ...reception to check if the preamp is actually receiving data Is another foot board the ENGL Z 9 or a two way footswitch connected and therefore blocking MIDI reception Is at least one speaker connecte...

Page 28: ...49 button is set to Pin 1 to Ground the problem may be a ground loop that has been formed with the connected device s ground Set the button to Ground Lifted The given power tube is defective and must...

Page 29: ...ta retention Asynchronous data protocol according to the MIDI standard Proprietary ENGL asynchronous data protocol approx 57 5 x 48 x 27 cm l x h x d approx 29 adjusted accordingly to 4 8 and 16 ohms...

Page 30: ..._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Replaced tubes _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Reason _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...

Page 31: ...GROUND 49 Pin 2 signal page 19 MIDI IN 33 DIN connector Pin 1 power supply approx 11 volts AC Pin 4 MIDI data wire Pin 5 MIDI data wire Pin 2 power supply approx 11 volts AC Pin 3 N C page 14 Stereo 1...

Page 32: ...MIDI Channel via down or up store the setting with 0 or quit the mode with 9 MIDI Footcontroller Z 15 cn 1 setup mode Write linear positve Cn value down linear negative Cn value up log positive Cn in...

Page 33: ...ence Sub I II Treble Cl Lead I Vol Sovereign 100 Vintage 112 Amp Tube Power Stand By Reverb Active Write Copy Sound title _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ comment _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...

Page 34: ...PUT SERIAL AMP CONTROL PORT CAUTION CONNECT CUSTOM FOOTSWITCH Z 9 ONLY MIDI THRU MIDI IN MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER CH 1 CH 2 SUB I II MIDI CHANNEL VOL 0 REPLACE FUSE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE AND RATING R F X LO...

Page 35: ...the setting Column 4 indicates the currently or newly selected configuration For example if LED 3 flashes when the Z 9 s Setup routine is activated then the Sovereign s switching feature is currently...

Page 36: ...Tube Amp Technology Tube Amp Technology Ger tebau GmbH Germany Internet http www engl amps com Text design graphics photography and layout by Horst Langer Amp Designer R R...

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