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Headbone VT

www.toneb

one.com

User Guide

Radial Engineering

1588 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam BC  V3C 5M5

tel:  604-942-1001 • fax:  604-942-1010 

[email protected] • www.radialeng.com

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Summary of Contents for Tonebone Headbone VT

Page 1: ...Headbone VT www tonebone com User Guide Radial Engineering 1588 Kebet Way Port Coquitlam BC V3C 5M5 tel 604 942 1001 fax 604 942 1010 info radialeng com www radialeng com...

Page 2: ...rent are sold with a government agency approved power supply for use around the world i e UL CSAetc We insist that Radial products be used with equipment that carries the same or similar safety govern...

Page 3: ...Headbone is engineered to ensure the safe operation of your amps under demanding live performance conditions To take advantage of the wonderful features that have been incorporated into the Headbone...

Page 4: ...are no right answers as the possibilities are endless So where do you start You need a concept The following is a setup concept that will help get those creative juices flowing It combines simplicity...

Page 5: ...e chart two amp heads one distortion pedal one speaker cabinet six distinct amp tones Tone 1 Tone 2 Tone 3 Tone 4 Tone 5 Tone 6 TYPE OF SOUND Clean Rhythm Solo Distortion Crunch Rhythm change amp ch S...

Page 6: ...factory set in a lifted position to eliminate ground loops 6 Slingshot Remote Input This input is used to remotely control the Headbone from your pedalboard using a standard contact closure foot switc...

Page 7: ...ded speaker cables We recommend using a minimum of 14 AWG cables for speaker cable runs under 6 feet Larger gauge cables should be used for longer runs Never use shielded guitar cables for speaker con...

Page 8: ...output connect to the Headbone s From Amp 2 Output jack This brings the signal from amp 2 back to the Headbone 7 From the Headbone s To Speaker Cabinet jack connect to your speaker cabinet You are no...

Page 9: ...ed The reason we do this is that when you are driving a pre buffered signal there is no advantage to buffering the signal again In some cases two buffers in series could add distortion or noise If you...

Page 10: ...binet as this will reduce signal loss and improve the transient response Your Headbone has been designed to work with amps whose maximum output is 100 watts RMS The power is limited by the relay that...

Page 11: ...arm You get shorter tube life Higher speaker impedance Connecting a 16 Ohm cab inet will make amps sound less punchy warm You get longer tube life Rated impedance 8 Ohm Grounding for Safety The Headbo...

Page 12: ...dbone s Slingshot Remote is a simple contact closure that al lows a standard latching footswitch to remotely toggle the Headbone s status from amp 1 to amp 2 Most standard mono style footswitches will...

Page 13: ...acceptable as they change the tone of the instrument Tonebone products use opto couplers on the hi impedance circuits to eliminate all switching noise and relays on the speaker level signals where hig...

Page 14: ...ingshot compatible A If your external footswitch employs a basic latching type switch with a or TRS connector it will in all likelihood be compatible If it employs some type of multi pin connector or...

Page 15: ...Radial Engineering Ltd Headbone User Guide 12 Notes...

Page 16: ...o an authorized repair centre and you must assume the risk of loss or damage Acopy of the original invoice showing date of purchase and the dealer name must accompany any request for work to be perfor...

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