The optional RC-4 footswitch not only allows you to
remotely access the BLACKSMITH’s three memory
locations (MEM 1/2/3), but also to mute the signal for
silent tuning and even view the tuner information. No
power-supply is needed for the RC-4 as it receives its power
from BLACKSMITH.
1 – Memory Switches 1, 2 and 3
Press one of the three numbered buttons to recall the settings
stored in the associated MEM location. A green light ring
around the switch indicates that this MEM setting has been recalled
(activated).
– Note that you can only recall a MEM setting if a setting has
actually been stored in a memory location.
– Also note that as soon as you change one of the stored
settings on the BLACKSMITH front panel, the green light
ring on the footswitch will be unlit. This indicates that the
positions of the front panel knobs no longer correspond to
the stored settings.
2 – MUTE button
Press the M(ute) button to mute the BLACKSMITH’s outputs.
This is useful for tuning or e.g. unplugging/changing your bass.
The MUTE button also mutes the BLACKSMITH’s
balanced output, allowing you to tune silently, even
when connected to the PA system.
3 – DISPLAY
The display always indicates tuner information in a couple of
different ways. The detected note is shown on the left side. On
the right side of the display, a circle indicates that the note is in
tune, an arrow pointing to the right indicates that the note should
be tuned up, and an arrow pointing to the left indicates that the
note should be tuned down. In addition to these indications (that
are also shown on the BLACKSMITH tuner display), a line of
nine dots below the display indicates how far from the target
pitch the currently played note is. When only the center dot is lit,
the note is in tune.
Too low – tune up
Too high – tune down
In tune
rc-4
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