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Compressor switch. Left: out. Right: in.  

 

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Overdrive gain control, determines how hard you drive the 2

nd

 tube. Good to keep this at minimum if you are not using overdrive. 

 

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High-pass filter switch. Left: out. Right: in. This is the first processor after the FX loop. 

 

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EQ switch (separate from the HP). Left: out. Right: in. EQ is the second processor, following the HP. 

 

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HP filter frequency: Left: 28Hz. Middle: 60Hz. Right: 40Hz. 

 

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Bass shelving gain (boost or cut, detents in the middle for flat), part of the EQ section. 

 

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Center frequency of the first parametric band filter, 34 to 300Hz. Note that controls affecting the same parametric band filter section 
are connected by red lines for easy action) 

 

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Center frequency of the 2

nd

 parametric band filter, 150 to 1300Hz. 

 

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2

nd

 parametric band gain (Boost or cut, flat in the middle). Max boost or cut will interact with the Q2 control (the width of the curve or, 

to be more precise, the resonance peak or dip intensity). This applies to all 3 parametric bands. 

 

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Center frequency of the 3

rd

 parametric band filter, 690 to 6000Hz. 

 

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3

rd

 parametric band gain (Boost or cut, flat in the middle). 

 

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3

rd

 parametric filter band’s Q control (resonance or width). The filter will have a narrower and more intense peak or dip, depending on 

the G3 setting. 

 

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2

nd

 parametric filter band’s Q control (resonance or width). 

 

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1

st

 parametric band gain (Boost or cut, flat in the middle). 

 

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1

st

 parametric filter band’s Q control (resonance or width). 

 

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 High frequency shelving control, boost or cut, flat in the middle) 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Tantra

Page 1: ...Sonic Farm Pro Audio Vancouver BC Canada Tel 310 402 2390 778 863 1613 www sonicfarm com for email please use contact box on our website Sonic Farm Tantra Bass Preamplifier USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...llowed by several solid state powered sections a high pass filter a 5 band EQ a compressor and a 2 part harmonic generator There are effects loop points send and return balanced or unbalanced that fac...

Page 3: ...by either use modification or servicing this unit HOW TO CHANGE TUBES This only applies to a functional unit Please entrust any repairs to qualified service personnel Only an EF 86 or EF 806 EF 806S...

Page 4: ...output which of course is mic level Left DI is fed from the point after the tubes and will be affected by the tube mode pentode triode switch 6 Lo and Hi boosts 5 and 7 the attenuation mute switch 4...

Page 5: ...ation 10 Overdrive blend pot mixes the overdriven signal coming out of the 2nd tube with the clean one from the 1st This OD blend can be muted using a foot switch see rear panel guide The small orange...

Page 6: ...red lines for easy action 23 Center frequency of the 2nd parametric band filter 150 to 1300Hz 24 2nd parametric band gain Boost or cut flat in the middle Max boost or cut will interact with the Q2 co...

Page 7: ...use controls 8 and 10 to get the most out of the compressor Just make sure you don t get red clipping with OL fd 14 switch in the right position The dB markings around the dial indicate maximum gain r...

Page 8: ...cables Total minimum speaker impedance not to go under 4 Ohms This is the same as 2 x 8 Of course you can use a single 8 or a 4 speaker cabinet The maximum output power will be 1000W into 4 or 500W in...

Page 9: ...l when you use unbalanced stomp boxes not to overdrive them Flip the attenuator switch left or if that is not enough reduce the 8 and 10 controls 47 This switch chooses between unbalanced effects conn...

Page 10: ...Tantra s Functional Block Diagram...

Page 11: ...1 4 unbalanced mono Power consumption 30W preamp max 1100W power amp WARRANTY INFORMATION Sonic Farm gives a one year warranty on parts and labor from the date of purchase Should you need to send in...

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