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TUBEMAN-MANUAL
ENGLISH
1. INTRODUCTION
2. JACKS AND CABLE CONNECTIONS
3. SWITCHES AND CONTROL FEATURES
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Please keep in mind that the tube inside the unit operates on
high voltage. Do not open the TUBEMAN
®
. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. For service or repairs take the device
to a certified technician only.
1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Hughes &
Kettner
®
TUBEMAN
®
.
The TUBEMAN
®
has been designed specifically for recording elec-
tric guitar without the hassles of miking, but with authentic tube
tone and full, rich cabinet sound.
The TUBEMAN
®
has a special frequency- compensated output for
connecting directly to a recording console. This output also lets
you use the TUBEMAN
®
as a backup amp live on stage straight
into the mixing console. A second output allows the TUBEMAN
®
to serve as a preamp for connecting to a separate power amp and
guitar cabinet, or to the FX RETURN of an existing guitar amp. The
three footswitches make channel-switching easy, and the ten
control knobs offer a broad range of tonal control. With its unique
features and no-compromise quality, the TUBEMAN
®
gives you
the right tools to expand the scope of your musical expression.
2. JACKS AND CABLE CONNECTIONS
2.1 INPUT:
Connect this TUBEMAN
®
input jack to the output of your guitar.
2.2 To Mixer:
This circuit features an integrated Red Box
®
Pro. Connect this out-
put to the input of a mixing console or recording device.
2.3 To Guitar Power Amp:
This output delivers an unfiltered signal which you can route direc-
tly to a discrete power amp and guitar cabinet, or to the power
amp of your guitar combo amp, for example via your amp’s FX
RETURN. It is also possible to patch this signal to a standard guitar
amp’s instrument input, but we do not recommend using the new
TUBEMAN
®
this way. The new TUBEMAN
®
is optimized for direct
recording. (If you’re looking for the ultimate pedal to use in-line
between your guitar and the instrument input of your existing
amp, we recommend the new Hughes & Kettner TUBE FACTOR™,
which is optimized specifically for that purpose.)
2.4 Socket for the AC power supply.
Use only the Hughes & Kettner
®
PSA 0812.
3. SWITCHES AND CONTROL FEATURES
3.1 Channel 1:
Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN
®
Clean channel.
3.2 Channel 2:
Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN
®
Crunch channel.
3.3 Channel 3:
Press this button to activate the TUBEMAN
®
Lead channel.
3.4 Volume CH 1:
This knob controls the Clean channel volume level.
3.5 Gain CH 2:
This knob controls the Crunch channel distortion level.
3.6 Volume CH 2:
This knob controls the Crunch channel volume level.
3.7 Gain CH 3:
This knob controls the Lead channel distortion level.
3.8 Voicing CH 3:
This knob controls the overall tonal balance of the Lead channel.
3.9 Volume CH 3:
This knob controls the Lead channel volume level.
3.10 EQ, Bass, Mid and Treble:
These EQ controls affect all channels.
3.11 Master Volume:
This knob controls the overall volume of the TUBEMAN
®
.
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Input
Impedance
1 Mohm
Min. level
-40 dB
Nominal level
-26 dB
Max. level
+17 dB
Output to Guitar Power Amp
Impedance
220 ohms
Max. level
+12 dB
Output to Mixer
Impedance 220
ohms
Max. level
+6 dBMax.
current consumption
540 mA at 13.1 V
Max. power draw
7.1 VA
Tube type
1 ECC 83 or 12AX7A
Width
220 mms / 8 5/8 inch
Height
80 mms / 3 1/8 inch
Depth
215 mms / 8 inch
Weight with power supply
2.05 kg / 4 lbs.
