2 CONTROLS & OPERATION
Tuner/Amp
ACOUSTI-Q
TUBE ACOUSTIC PREAMP/BLENDER
Created, Designed and Manufactured
by PreSonus Audio Electronics In The USA
Footswitch
-20dB Output
Effects Loop
Main Output
Tip = Output
Ring = Input
Sleeve = GND
Tip = Mute
Ring = Cut/Boost
Sleeve = GND
POWER
18 VAC
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Cable Wiring Diagram for Input and Output XLR
2.2.1 OUTPUT
The Main Output (XLR) connector is balanced and operates at 0dB = 0dBu.
2.2.2 TUNER/AMP
The Tuner/Amp Output Phone Connector is unbalanced and operates at -20dB.
As the label describes, it has been provided as a signal source for Tuners and for
guitar amplier inputs. This output is unaffected by the Mute switch on the front
panel or the Mute function on the optional footswitch.
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Output Level
A sixteen segment LED meter has been provided to monitor the output level. It
goes from 42dBu to +24dBu and meters the signal level at the Main output.
Cut/Boost
An LED labeled Cut/Boost is located directly above the Brilliance/Bass control
on the top of the ACOUSTI-Q front panel. This LED is lighted when the optional
Cut/Boost footswitch is engaged.
2.2 BACK PANEL
The back panel of the ACOUSTI-Q contains the input for the power supply and
optional footswitch, the 20dB Tuner/Amp output, the insert for the Effects Loop
and the Main Output (XLR)
PIN 1 = GND
PIN 2 = High (+)
PIN 3 = Low (-)