Introduction
Thank you, and congratulations on your choice for GNI Music's products.
Lots of work from engineers and professional musicians were spent in
order to create really high-end pedals. These sections provide important
information concerning the proper operation of our pedals. Please read,
in order to feel assured you're ready to explore all available resources. For
more information and hints, check www.gnimusic.com.
Powering Up
BATTERY:
You can use this product with a standard 9V battery. It’s
compartment is below the pedal (see picture). Please note that old, weak
batteries will compromise the quality of the sound, including clean sound.
SUPPLY:
The most common way to power the pedal is using a 9V, DC,
regulated supply with the polarity shown below. Power jack is in the back
part of the pedal. We recommend at least 300mA supplies for better
quality and safety. BSH alone consumes up to 35mA.
9V, DC
WARNING!
Wrong power supplies are deadly to GNI
Pedals! Non-regulated or switched type supplies
cause noise. Higher voltages and wrong polarity
cause
severe and permanent damage
to the
product.
Battery housing
Power supply specs.
BASS SHAPER
GNI's Bass Shaper is a sophisticated bass pedal. It brings together many
of the main resources a bass player might need. The best way to
understand BSH is splitting it in several modules, and then study their
controls and details.
Basic modules: In, Out and Slide-Switches:
Input Jack (“IN”):
This jack receives a signal coming from the bass or other effects. It has a
secondary function: when no plug is present, it cuts electrical current from
the battery in order to save it while pedal is not in use. So, if you try to turn
the pedal on using a battery with no plug inserted in this jack, nothing will
happen.
Main Output Jack with Headphone Amplification (“OUT”):
This is where the processed sound (or clean sound, when in bypass) is
output. Due to BSH's pre-amplifier capabilities, this signal can be used for
direct recording.
Use of Headphones:
The rightmost position of the “EXTRA” switch has
the drawing of a headphone. In that position, signal is amplified and a
headphone can be inserted in “OUT” jack. IMPORTANT: This position is
NOT recommended for use with amplifiers. It won't damage the amp, but
will compromise the quality of the sound.
Balanced (XLR) Output (“OUT-2"):
This is the best output for professional direct recording. Switches “CLN. /
EFF.” and “EXTRA” control this jack, offering the following resources:
CLN. / EFF. Switch:
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CLN (clean) position:
sound at the balanced output is always the
