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straight into Pro Tools, Logic or any other DAW application.
The digital output signal is in 96 kHz/24 Bit AES/EBU format.
This ensures the highest possible resolution and quality of your
recorded bass signal. To determine where in the signal chain
the signal for the digital output should be tapped, use the PRE/
POST switch located right beside the LINE DRIVER OUT jack
on the BLACKSMITH’s rear panel. Your bass signal is present
on both Left and Right digital channel.
Setting up for recording:
In order to record straight from BLACKSMITH’s digital output,
follow these steps:
– Connect BLACKSMITH’s DIGITAL OUT to your DAW.
– Set your DAW to sync/slave to “external clock”.
– Hit the record button in your DAW and start playing.
SPDIF Compatibility
While a simple XLR to RCA converter may suffice to allow
recording through an SPDIF interface, please note that AES/
EBU and SPDIF have different level and impedance specifications,
which in some cases can cause compatibility problems.
If you want to record with an analog signal instead,
you may also use the BLACKSMITH’s balanced output
signal from the LINE DRIVER OUT jack.
6 – INSERT PREAMP I/O – Effects Loop/Break point
These jacks provide a break point between BLACKSMITH’s
preamp
section (which includes SpectraComp™, Tone controls
and the TubeTone™ module) and the
power amp
section. This
break point can be used as a regular serial effects loop for
inserting e.g. modulation effects or other external devices.
Linking Two Amps
The break point may also be used to link two BLACKSMITH
units together to achieve even more power.
– Use a standard ¼” jack instrument cable to connect
the first BLACKSMITH SEND (the upper) to the second
BLACKSMITH’s RETURN (the lower jack).
– Plug your bass into the INPUT jack on the first
BLACKSMITH and adjust your sound using the controls on
this BLACKSMITH.
– Set the volume using the MASTER volume knobs of both
amps. You now have – let us say “enough” amplification
power at your fingertips!
DIGITAL
OUT
EFFECTS
LOOP
SEND
RETURN
LINE DRIVER
OUT
REMOTE
IN
AES/EBU
96kHz
(S/PDIF Compatible)
transformer balanced
PRE
PRE-AMPLIFIER
POST
4 OHM OR ABOVE
2 OHM
5V/100mA
PRE/POST
PREAMP
SEND / RETURN
SPEAKER
OUT
CLASS 2 WIRING
Minimum Load: 2 Ohm
LOAD IMPEDANCE
UTILITY
ZONE
MAINS GROUND
MUST BE CONNECTED
WARNING
AVIS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
SPEAKER FREE OPERATION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
R
C
US
FILE# 186633
BLACK
SMITH
1600W
BASS AMPLIFIER
MADE IN DENMARK
ALLOWED
MAINS
IN
SERIAL NO.
DIGITAL
OUT
EFFECTS
LOOP
SEND
RETURN
LINE DRIVER
OUT
REMOTE
IN
AES/EBU
96kHz
(S/PDIF Compatible)
transformer balanced
PRE
PRE-AMPLIFIER
POST
4 OHM OR ABOVE
2 OHM
5V/100mA
PRE/POST
PREAMP
SEND / RETURN
SPEAKER
OUT
CLASS 2 WIRING
Minimum Load: 2 Ohm
LOAD IMPEDANCE
UTILITY
ZONE
MAINS GROUND
MUST BE CONNECTED
WARNING
AVIS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE-NE PAS OUVRIR
SPEAKER FREE OPERATION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
R
C
US
FILE# 186633
BLACK
SMITH
1600W
BASS AMPLIFIER
MADE IN DENMARK
ALLOWED
MAINS
IN
SERIAL NO.
Please see relevant setup example on the following page.