FOOTSWITCH
,
with corresponding LED indicator: Engages/disengages
the circuitry. Active, LED will be on. Tonality and gain structure are affected as
determined by the setting of the controls. Delivers effected signal through the
XLR Output and 1/4” Output. Inactive, LED will be off. The Q\Strip DI func-
tions as an active transparent direct box and will not sonically alter the instru-
ment signal.
PHANTOM POWER
Allows you to “tap into” the power of a suitably equipped mixer. As the 3-
conductor XLR sends the audio signal to the input of a mixer, the mixer sends
voltage back to the unit via the same 3 wires, eliminating the need for an
external power supply. Consult your mixer’s owner’s manual for set-up
instructions. For live and studio use, let the engineer know your Q\Strip is
phantom power operable.
PHANTOM & GROUND CONNECT SWITCH
:
When engaged,
the ground connects and unit will accept phantom power through the XLR
Output. Disengaged, the ground of your stage system and other interconnect-
ed gear is lifted (isolated) from the ground of the mixing console.
With a mixer only
: If you are plugging your instrument into the Q\Strip and
taking the XLR Output to a mixer
--and you don’t have any other
grounded equipment connected in the setup--
you will have to
push the switch in to connect the ground and engage the phantom power.
With a mixer and amp
: If you’re going to the mixer via the XLR and using
the 1/4” Output or Parallel Output to feed an amp
(with its own AC ground),
you should have the switch disengaged (in the up position) to be in “Ground
Lift” mode. If you experience hum and/or buzz with the switch in either posi-
tion, there is probably a problem with the AC outlets you are plugging into.
NOTE
: If using vintage equipment without proper grounds, take extra care
connecting it to modern grounded equipment. The inadequacies of the ground
in vintage gear could result in damaging anything it is connected to, at the very
least, and is potentially lethal!
NOTE
: While operating under phantom power, we recommend keeping a 9V
alkaline battery installed at all times to avoid the previously mentioned “pops”
when lifting the ground (see page 4).
NOTEWORTHY NOTES & CONSIDERATIONS
1) The Q\Strip can be used as a lead boost pedal.
It can operate pre or
post distortion for different results. (Refer to Sample Settings.)
2) The Q\Strip can be used as a cabinet simulator.
(Refer to Sample
Settings.)
3) Remove master volume fizziness at low volumes.
Insert the Q\Strip
into the effects loop of your amplifier and engage the LPF.
4) Overloading the internal circuitry.
Could yield interesting results
because MOSFET circuitry provides pleasing harmonic distortion --much like
tubes. Increase the Level and boost both Mid circuits and stand back. It’s going
to be loud!
WARNING: NEVER EVER
connect the speaker output from any amplifier
to any input on the Q\Strip.
EVER!
5) Using effects.
The general “rules” for placing effects in your signal chain
don’t apply to the Q\Strip, as it is “neutral,” so it can be pre or post any effect
pedal. You can place it at the beginning to buffer and tone-shape or at the end
of the chain for final shaping and driving long cables.
6) Dimmed LED.
Indicates low battery or insufficient phantom power.
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