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Turn On
– Once you’ve completed the steps above, you can plug in your
bass and turn on the unit (plug it in first, ok?) and let’s get started. Turn the
Mains switch to ON. Wait approximately 30 seconds to one minute and then
turn Standby switch to ON. We recommend turning your system on with the
Master Volume control set to its minimum position. This will prevent any
unexpected signal from being sent to your speakers.
Setting Your Level
– Remember, begin with the Input Gain and Master
Volume completely OFF – fully counter-clockwise. All EQ should be set
flat, that is, at 12:00 – straight up.
Turn the Master Volume up to approximately 10:00 (on a clock face). While
playing your lowest note (or loudest), slowly turn the Input Gain up until
you achieve the level of grit you want. If you want more serious overdrive,
engage the Overdrive using the footswitch or the switch on the front panel of
the amplifier.
Once you have properly set your Input Gain, turn the Master Volume up to a
comfortable listening level and proceed with the rest of the setup process.
You may need to adjust your Input Gain at this point.
SETTING YOUR EQ
The frequencies that you’ll need to boost or cut are dependent upon your
instrument, playing style, speaker cabinets, and venue. Extreme settings of
boost or cut are unlikely to be necessary or helpful. We encourage you to
experiment with different settings to obtain the sound you desire.
Using the EQ Controls
– Before you begin to twiddle knobs, let’s talk
about a few things. Excessive boosting of one or more EQ frequencies may
cause an overload in the EQ section. If EQ clipping occurs, you can either
decrease the boost or decrease the Input Gain. Remember, too, that our EQ
controls are active, and are meant to turn both ways – not just UP! This
means that you can enhance a certain frequency spectrum either by boosting
that frequency or by cutting the adjacent frequencies. This latter method has
the advantage of maximizing potential headroom.
If possible, step well forward of your rig to get a better idea of how you will
sound in the room. You may be surprised at how different you sound once
you step away from the speakers.
