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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
Headphone Jack as a Line Driver
– On some occasions (such as high-
volume or outdoor situations) it may be desirable to use the N8 along with
an additional power amplifier and added cabinets. A standard shielded
instrument cable may be used to connect from the headphone jack of the unit
to an unbalanced input of a standard power amplifier. This will provide a
signal that is post-EQ and after the Master Volume control, allowing the
entire system to be controlled from the N8. This way, you only have to
adjust one set of knobs. This is a
Really Neat Thing
, huh?
Using the N8 Without Speakers
– This amplifier is designed to be used
safely with headphones only. When you plug in headphones, the internal
speaker will be automatically disconnected. No harm will result from using
the amplifier in this fashion. This allows the use of the unit for practice with
headphones and as a preamplifier with other amplifiers. Neighbors and room
mates really love this, which qualifies it as another
Really Neat Thing
.
MAINTENANCE
Your Nemesis amplifier has been designed to require minimal routine
maintenance. Attention to the following areas will ensure optimum
performance of your amplifier. We’re serious. Don’t blow this off, OK?
Contact Point Cleaning –
One of the weakest links in most bass
amplification systems are the solderless connection points where
instruments, speaker cabinets, effects, and other devices are connected to the
amplifier. (The most vulnerable of these types of connection is the jack on
your instrument). In addition to contamination from airborne pollutants,
these points are frequently assaulted by connectors that have picked up
debris from dirty stages, cases, etc.
This contamination can result in poor contact as well as poor tone, and we
all know that bad tone is a
Very Bad Thing
. These points should be cleaned
regularly with a commercially available de-oxidant. (We like LPS-1.) Spray
a small amount into the jacks and then insert and remove a standard guitar
cord several times. Frequent cleaning of the plugs on your cords is also
recommended.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Turn your amplifier OFF when cleaning the jacks.
