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Front Panel
Volume
The
volume
control affects the 1/4 inch output level only.
For the cleanest signal, set the
volume
as high as possible
without clipping the next device in the signal chain. If you
hear distortion and the
level
light is not fl ashing red,
reduce the
volume
. For setting proper levels, refer to
input trim
on page 5.
Compressor
The compressor uses a sophisticated leveling circuit to automatically reduce the
volume of loud sounds determined by your playing level and the setting of the
compressor
control.
As you turn this knob clockwise, your overall playing
dynamics become increasingly limited, making softer
notes louder and controlling loud spikes in your
playing. This can be helpful in performances where
you desire a more even level to your playing. At its
maximum setting, there may be some overall
increase in the output level.
The
active
LED will light green to indicate that the
compressor is beginning to affect your dynamics. If the signal level continues
to increase to the point where 6dB of compression has occurred, the LED will
change to amber.
Battery Replacement
The
batt
indicator will light steadily when it is time to change the battery. Open
the battery door underneath the pedal and install a fresh 9V alkaline or lithium
battery. When the
batt
LED comes on you have approximately one hour of
remaining battery life. Approximate battery life is 12 hours using common
alkaline battery and 18 hours with a lithium battery.
Front Panel (cont.)
Tone Controls
Low
•
Boost here to add depth and weight to the sound of the instrument.
Mid
• Turn all the way left for a smooth “scooped out” tone at high volumes.
Raise the control to the right of center to add midrange “bite” to the sound.
High
• Boost to cut through the mix. Cut to mellow and subdue the sound.
Low Cut
• Adjust this control to affect the lowest frequencies that can cause
“rumble” or thumping sounds while you play.
Phase
The
phase
switch fl ips the polarity of your instrument signal from
positive to negative, changing its relationship to the sound
coming from the amplifi er. One phase setting usually provides
better resistance to feedback than the other and will vary
depending on the instrument and playing environment.
Another approach to determining optimal phase is the selection which sounds
or feels most natural when playing. In certain playing environments the
phase
switch may not have an audible impact.
The
phase
switch also affects the signal polarity to the balanced XLR D.I. and 1/4
inch outputs, synchronizing the
amp output
with other sound systems in use.
Boost
The
boost
foot switch increases the pedal’s overall output
level at the amp and D.I. output from 3dB to 9dB. When
activated, the LED above the foot switch will light steadily.
The amount of level increase is determined by the boost level
control on the pedal’s right side panel.
