Note:
Some mixing consoles are not equipped with proper microphone inputs. In
that case, use an adapter. If the inputs are balanced, use stereo ¼” (6.3 mm) jack
plugs because they retain the ability to carry a balanced signal. If balanced inputs
are unavailable, use mono ¼" (6.3 mm) jacks. In both cases, you will have to power
the RED BOX 5 via a battery or optional power pack!
Control features
The RED BOX 5 features the usual Ground Lift switch and Pad switch to adjust input
gain. There are also three sliding switches that provide some unusual sound-shaping
filters. Providing rather more subtle than dramatic EQ, they help you conjure the
sound of your favorite cab. These filters’ action is most evident in slightly overdriven
and heavily distorted lead sounds.
Loose/Tight:
„Tight“ gives you a taut, dense tone that’s great for throatier riffs.
„Loose“ conjures an airier, softer sound.
Vintage/Modern:
The „Modern“ voicing gives you the bark and honk of modern
speakers, while „Vintage“ yields a warmer, woollier tone associated with old-school
cabs.
Small/Large: „
Small“ captures the compressed sound of a small housing; „Large“
gives the you greater girth and added bass of a sizable cabinet.
Ground/Lift:
This switch severs the RED BOX 5’s ground circuit to eliminate
humming or buzzing caused by ground loops. As the name suggests, „Lift“ severs
the connection. Tip: If the Ground Lift switch does not eliminate the hum, the amp or
mixer’s ground lift switch may solve the problem. Loud humming can also be caused
by insufficient power to the RED BOX 5. In this case, please check the battery,
power supply or phantom power feed.
0 dB / -26 dB:
Your choice of input gain level can make or break your sound. If it’s
too high, you’ll get undesirable distortion. If it’s too low, the noise floor can degrade
your signal. As a rule of thumb, go with „-26 dB“ for speaker signals and „0 dB“ for
line signals. There are some instances where „0 dB“ is the more sensible choice for
speaker signals: The amp’s master volume level determines the speaker’s output
level directly, so of course the signal level drops markedly when you turn the master
volume well down, for example, when you want to record at home at moderate
volume.
