Gallien-Krueger Backline 210 Owner'S Manual Download Page 12

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Backline 350 & 210

Backline Combos

Backline Combos

Speaker Configurations:

Backline 210:

Two 8 Ohm 10" speaker

The Backline 210 combo electronics are identical to the
Backline 350 head and are rated for the same maximum
power output and speaker load (175W into 4 Ohms).  To
drive an external cabinet, the combo’s internal speaker
can be disconnected by unplugging the speaker cable
connected to the combo’s back panel.

Maximum  load with the internal speaker

disconnected:

Backline 210:

One 4 Ohm cabinet, or two 8
ohm cabinets

Rock Back Feature:

The Backline combos are  designed to operate in the
upright or rock back position.  This offers maximum
flexibility for all playing situations.  On tight stages or
practice room situations, being able to rock the unit back
allows you to hear yourself with more clarity.

Summary of Contents for Backline 210

Page 1: ...1 Backline 350 210 Owner s Manual Backline 350 Backline 210 ...

Page 2: ...tart Settings Sounds Sound Tips Front Rear Panel Controls Installation Maintenance Backline 210 Combo Tech Talk Specifications Notes All Features and specifications are subject to change without notice This list is subject to change without notice Table of Contents 9 11 12 13 14 15 3 5 6 7 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the Safety Information section on page 5 before continuing ...

Page 3: ...quick tips but is not a substitute for reading the rest of the manual Your Backline unit should have come with the following items please check the contents of the box to ensure that you have everything Included with your Backline 350 Head Backline 350 1 Rack mount ears with hardware 2 Power cord 1 Owner s manual 1 Warranty card 1 Safety instructions sheet 1 Included with your Backline 210 Combo B...

Page 4: ...t model my designs after other manufacturer s products as some of our competitors are proud of reciting Instead I believe new and old problems are best solved with new solutions Having taken our own path GK products enjoy a unique unmatched sound allowing the artist using them every opportunity to make an original statement Having supported my products for over thirty years I have learned from the...

Page 5: ...power on Be sure the amplifier unit is turned off before connecting anything to it Do Not Use Extension Cords To avoid safety hazards use only the power cord supplied with your unit If a replacement cord is used make certain that it is of consistent quality and gauge as the original We do not recommend using extension cords with this product As with all electrical devices do not run power cords un...

Page 6: ...e button marked 10db in Occasional clip light flashes while playing very hard is okay Do not turn the volume control in the input section past 1 o clock unless you want an overdrive effect If you have a bass with passive electronics make sure the controls are all the way up If you have a bass with active electronics turn all of the EQ controls on the bass to the middle or flat position At This Poi...

Page 7: ...Gain Overdrive settings will vary according to the output of your bass Settings and Sounds Contour note At higher playing levels the contour should be set lower for mid range clarity To get the 800RB contour voicing the contour should be set to 0 or 10 only Deep Bass Slap Front pickup recommended Both pickups recommended Tube Style Grunge Insane Gain Both pickups recommended Back pickup recommende...

Page 8: ...ost control will add a little growl to your tone This is an unmistakable GK trademark sound that you will grow to appreciate Raising the Boost while lowering the Master will add more growl while keeping the sound level the same Growl is actually a small amount of even order harmonic distortion that sounds great through a woofer For most playing situations the Master is set between 12 3 o clock The...

Page 9: ... EQ but before the boost section Some effect units have gain turning the BOOST down will compen sate for this 14 Tuner Output Output to tuner 15 Footswitch A B jack for a standard single pole latching foot switch It Switches from channel A to B The A B switch must be out for this function to operate 16 Balanced Direct Out An electronically balanced output that you can run to your P A system 17 Pre...

Page 10: ...10 Backline 350 210 Front Rear Panel Controls Front Rear Panel Controls Front Panel Rear Panel ...

Page 11: ... The heat sink fins and ventilation slots that form part of the enclosure are specially designed to remove this heat Placing other electronic equipment near these heat dissipation systems may possibly affect the long term reliability of both your amplifier and the other equipment Positioning The Backline combo series should always be used as a floor standing unit These combos are not intended for ...

Page 12: ... combo s internal speaker can be disconnected by unplugging the speaker cable connected to the combo s back panel Maximum load with the internal speaker disconnected Backline 210 One 4 Ohm cabinet or two 8 ohm cabinets Rock Back Feature The Backline combos are designed to operate in the upright or rock back position This offers maximum flexibility for all playing situations On tight stages or prac...

Page 13: ...ible to obtain the sound you desire Contour Contour is used to completely revoice the amplifier The Contour control tunes between two different shaping circuits with greatly different response With the control all the way up the low end is slightly boosted the mids are dropped and the high end is pushed up This is only found in GK amplifiers G I V E Technology As in all GK pre amps the Backline 35...

Page 14: ...4db 7kHz Contour 2db 50Hz 10db 500Hz 3db 7kHz Noise 90db referenced to 175W A weighted Amplifier Protection Full short circuit thermal RF protection Stable into reactive and mismatched loads Five second muted warm up Specifications Power Requirements U S A Canada 120V 60Hz 325W at fullpower 108W at average power Europe 230V 50Hz 325W at fullpower 108W at average power Japan 100V 50Hz 325W at fullp...

Page 15: ...15 Backline 350 210 Notes ...

Page 16: ...16 Backline 350 210 Owner s Manual Part 160 0270 A Printed in the U S A ...

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