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REAR PANEL
DIRECT OUTPUTS
– Three XLR balanced DIRECT OUTPUTS are provided for connection to PA systems, recording
interfaces, or external power amplifiers. CHAN 1 and CHAN 2 outputs are post-channel volume/pre-EQ/pre-effects (to
take advantage of the dual inputs on each channel) while the CHAN 1+2 output is pre-master volume/post-EQ/post-
effects to aid in sending
out a “finished” mixed signal. The DIRECT OUTPUTS signal grounds may be connected or lifted
using the GLOBAL PIN 1 switch. This switch lifts pin 1 on all of the DIRECT OUTPUTS to eliminate hum or buzz due to
ground loops between the
ACOUSTIC ARRAY™ PRO
and other equipment connected to the DIRECT OUTPUTS.
These outputs are fully protected against phantom power and may be used for driving lines of up to 300 feet.
INTERNAL EFFECTS CANCEL
– Either internal effect may be cancelled globally by connecting a standard 2 button
latching style footswitch with a ¼” TRS (tip/ring/sleeve) connector into this jack. Shorting the tip to the sleeve cancels the
Reverb, and shorting the ring to the sleeve cancels the Chorus. (Footswitch not included).
EFFECTS LOOP
– A rear panel effects loop (SEND and RECEIVE) is provided for connecting “serial” outboard devices
such as compressors and may also be used for parallel type outboard devices (delays, reverbs, harmonizers, octavers
etc.) by using the mix control located on the outboard device. This loop is located right before the MASTER VOLUME
control and is also intended as a Preamp Out / Power Amp In connection for possible “chaining” of amplifiers in a Master /
Slave configuration. The effects loop contains a “normal switch” in the RECEIVE jack that interrupts the signal path when
a plug is inserted into the RECEIVE jack. The SEND jack may be used for an aux. output without breaking the signal
path.
AUX INPUT
– A 1/4” stereo line level auxiliary input is provided that sums directly to the main output bus controlled by the
MASTER VOLUME control. This input is ideal for practicing or performing with recorded tracks from a CD player,
IPOD/IPAD, cell phone, or MP-3 player. This input is a tip-ring-sleeve type jack with built-in summing resistors that sum
left and right signals when used with a stereo cable. This input will also work with a mono tip-sleeve plug. Adjust the level
of the playback source to balance with the
instrument’s volume.
HEAD PHONES
– A 1/4” TRS jack is provided for connection to headphones for silent practice use. Do not connect this
output to anything but headphones.
NOTE
– For silent practice use, the combo’s internal speakers will need to be disconnected at the amplifier’s speaker
output jacks, however there is no danger in operating the amplifier without any type of speaker load connected.
