BLEND
allows you to blend the direct instrument signal with SansAmp
Tube Amplifier Emulation circuitry. In most cases, you will probably have this
set at maximum (100% SansAmp). For certain applications, however, such as
an ultra-transparent sound or for use with piezo pickup-equipped instruments,
you may want to blend-in the direct signal to achieve your desired sound.
Note:
When Blend is at minimum, the SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation cir-
cuitry is bypassed. However, the Mid, Low, High and Level controls remain active.
LEVEL
adjusts the output level of both the 1/4” and XLR outputs.
BITE
Engaged (in position), Bite activates a presence boost and subsonic filter. This
tightens up the sound when you are in distorted settings and adds definition to
your notes when playing in clean settings.
SPEAKER SIMULATION
Speaker simulation is an integral part of the SansAmp circuitry. The VT Bass DI
is tuned to match 10-inch American-style bass speakers. It is designed for a
smooth, even response as would be achieved by a multiply-miked cabinet,
without the peaks, valleys, and notches associated with single miking. The
shape of the speaker curve will not adversely effect or interfere with the fre-
quency response of your own cabinet. The speaker simulation works in tan-
dem with the EQ controls to custom tailor the overall sound.
If desired, however, you can defeat the speaker simulation by disengag-
ing the speaker switch (up position).
THE INS AND OUTS
Follow
Standard Audio Procedure
to avoid unwanted and potentially speaker-
damaging “pops” when connecting or disconnecting any equipment:
Always mute mixing board and/or turn down amp volume
before plugging or unplugging!
IMPORTANT: TURN ON FIRST. TURN OFF LAST.
INPUT:
1/4”, 1megOhm, instrument level. Switches battery power on/off.
To avoid battery drain,
unplug when unit is not in use. AND...
DON’T FORGET TO MUTE!
PARALLEL OUTPUT:
1/4” unbalanced direct output is “hard-wired”
parallel with input jack. Instrument signal passes through, UNEFFECTED, to
the input of your stage amplification system.
BALANCED XLR OUTPUT:
Balanced low Z output. Sends effected
or uneffected signal to mixing console/recorder, depending on the orientation
of the
Footswitch
.
XLR Output Level Switch:
-20dB pad to match the output to
equipment with different input level requirements. Disengaged (up position),
the output is 0dB. Engaged (in position), the output is -20dB.
1/4” OUTPUT:
Unbalanced low Z output. Sends effected or uneffected
signal to amp rig or power amp, as per the orientation of the
Footswitch
.
1/4” Output Level Switch:
+10dB boost to match the output to
equipment with different input level requirements. Disengaged (up position),
the output is -10dB. Engaged (in position), the output is 0dB.
FOOTSWITCH,
with corresponding LED indicator:
Engages/dis-
engages SansAmp Tube Amplifier Emulation circuitry.
Active
, LED will be on.
Tonality and gain structure are affected as determined by the setting of the
controls. Delivers effected signal through the
XLR Output
and 1/4”
Output
.
Inactive, LED will be off. VT Bass DI functions an active
transparent
direct box
and does not sonically alter the instrument signal.
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