GBE
series
2
B A S S A M P L I F I C A T I O N
OWNER’S MANUAL
This GENZ BENZ Bass amp has been designed to perform precisely with our
popular bass enclosures, delivering powerful, articulate bass reproduction.
The Series 2 rack mount amp combines proven classic circuitry with state-of-the-
art integrated electronic power modules to deliver the sound quality and features
desired by today’s sophisticated bass players.
FEATURES:
250 Watts RMS @ 8 ohms / 375 Watts RMS © 4 ohms, XLR studio quality direct
out with ground lift Passive/Active Inputs with Mute Switch, Input LED s, 4 bands
of Equalization, front panel effects loop, Internal Clip/Limit feature, thermal
protection, forced air fan cooling, heavy 16 gauge 2 space construction.
OPERATION:
XLR Direct Out-Studio quality balanced line level send with a rear-mounted
ground lift switch.
Passive/Active Input - Each input is internally set for either high impedance
passive basses or pie-amp driven active basses.
Input Mute Switch- This feature is provided to cut the input signal to the pie-amp
and direct output. This is a great feature to use when switching inputs to different
instruments.
Input Gain Stage - Allows you to set the input sensitivity to the pie-amp from the
output of the instrument.
LED’s are provided to visually sent the input stage. The RED LED should light
only with the hardest notes. Equalization - The active 4 band EQ section used in
the Series 2 combo is comprised of 4 independently tuned asymmetrical band
pass filters, combined through a unique current summing network to create a
smooth, musical sounding equalization system. Freq: Low 80Hz, Low-Mid
500Hz, Mid-high 1K Hz, High 4K HZ.
Effects Loop - Usable for a wide variety of effects. Send (output) and
Return(input) are nominal -10db level. The send jack may be used as an auxiliary
output to drive a tuner, direct box, etc. Output is pre EQ and Master volume.
Master Volume - This post equalization, post effects volume control adjusts the
overall volume of the amplifier.
Temp LED- The temp LED indicates the status of the internal thermal protection
circuit. The power amplifier has been designed with a thermal monitoring system
to protect the amplifier against overheating due to poor air circulation over the
heatsink on the rear of the unit, excessive ambient temperature or short circuited
