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SETTING THE CONTROLS ON THE KOMET AMBIKAB

 

1.

 

The 

Effects Send Level

 control determines the amount of signal sent to the effect's units. 

Set this control to allow for sufficient signal levels to drive the effects unit without 
clipping. Some effects will have a clipping indicator, on others you will have to use your 
ears. If the effects signal is distorting, back off the Effects Send Level. Remember that 
the AmbiKab

 sends a portion of the speaker signal to your effects unit. The higher your 

playing volume, the more signal is being sent. This means that quieter playing situation 
and lower wattage guitar amplifiers will call for higher settings of the Effects Send Level, 
and vice versa. 

 
2.

 

The 

Effects Volume

 control determines the volume of the effect(s) that is coming out of 

the AmbiKab's

 effects speakers. In essence, this is your effects level control 

 
3.

 

The 

Effects Bass Cut

 control can be used to reduce the bass content of the wet signal 

only. It does not affect the dry guitar signal. 

 

EXTREME SETTINGS: 

 

The AmbiKab

 is designed to work with a very wide variety of amplifiers and effects. There can 

occasionally be situations where extreme settings, such as Effects Send Level and Effects 
Volume controls turned up all the way in combination with effects units capable of sending 
extreme levels of signal, can create an internal feedback condition. 

This may manifest itself as 

a sustained howling or bass oscillation noise

. If you encounter this, engage the Bass Cut 

control and/or reduce Effects Volume until the oscillation noise stops.  

 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING:

 

 

 
 
Pilot Light Not On

:

  

 

Check to see if the amplifier’s AC cable is plugged in at wall and plugged in at the IEC 
connection on the back panel of the amp

 

 

 
 
No Sound

:

 

 

 

Check the speaker connection at back of amp and at the input of the speaker cabinet.  
 

(continued) 

 
 
Copyright 1999-2017, Komet

Amplification. Group, L.L.C.  May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from Komet

Amplification.  

Summary of Contents for AmbiKab

Page 1: ... AmbiKab Owner s Manual Copyright 1999 2017 Komet Amplification Group L L C May not be reproduced in any form without express written consent from Komet Amplification ...

Page 2: ...cts have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 12 CAUTION To disconnect the unit completely from the Mains unplug the unit Turning the power switch off does not completely disconnect the unit from the Mains 13 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades ...

Page 3: ...uct must not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that ...

Page 4: ...ack into the AmbiKab where a separate internal stereo power amplifier sends the signal to a dedicated set of speakers The AmbiKab features a send level control to accommodate a variety of effects from floor pedals to studio quality rack units On the return side a volume control for the internal stereo amp governs the proportion of effects signal that is being added to the guitar sound The AmbiKab ...

Page 5: ...e of the effect s 5 Effects Bass reduces the bass content of the wet signal only 6 Effects Input left mono mono or stereo input from effect pedal board 7 Effects Input right input from effect pedal board 8 Effects Kill allows owner to use a footswitch to disengage the effects signal 9 Effects Send line out send to effects unit input 10 Effects Send level determines the amount of signal sent to the...

Page 6: ...ects used at all The all important guitar amp guitar signal chain remains pure and unaffected CONNECTING TO THE KOMET AMBIKAB The Komet AmbiKab can be used with any guitar amplifier that has a speaker output jack 1 Connect the AmbiKab s AC input using the grounded IEC power cable to a wall socket and engage the Power switch on 2 Connect your amplifier s output to the AmbiKab s Speaker Input jack u...

Page 7: ...ut control can be used to reduce the bass content of the wet signal only It does not affect the dry guitar signal EXTREME SETTINGS The AmbiKab is designed to work with a very wide variety of amplifiers and effects There can occasionally be situations where extreme settings such as Effects Send Level and Effects Volume controls turned up all the way in combination with effects units capable of send...

Page 8: ...e red and black terminal wires which are also attached to the input jack from the power board Then un plug the two remaining 10 speaker wiring harnesses from the pre amp board Make sure you re install them all correctly when done If not your cabinet will be out of phase ALWAYS make sure the IEC power cable is not plugged into the AC input when opening the back panel SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 30 x ...

Page 9: ...st be accompanied by a written statement setting forth the name address and daytime telephone number of the owner together with a brief description of any claimed defects Parts or product for which replacement is made shall become the property of Komet Amplification The customer may be responsible for all costs of transportation and insurance both to and from Komet Amplification depending on resul...

Page 10: ... address Please check any corresponding box on shipping label Please do not return ship using Home Delivery service or Saturday delivery Please do not send for early morning before 9 00 A M delivery We prefer afternoon delivery Note Komet Amplification will not be held responsible for any Komet amplifier amplifier component or contents damaged or lost during shipping to Komet Amplification Komet A...

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