WORKINGMAN'S 2X10C - FRONT PANEL FEATURES
WORKINGMAN'S 2X10C - FRONT PANEL FEATURES
BALANCED D.I. (XLR) OUTPUT
The Balanced XLR output is a true balanced output. No front panel controls affect its signal. The tone and
output levels are controlled only by the instrument plugged into one of the input jacks. To use this feature, run
an XLR cable from the Balanced D.I. Output to the input of a tape machine, mixing console, etc. This output
is also suitable for sending a signal to a house mixer in live situations.
Wiring for the XLR connector is American standard (as follows):
Pin 1 = ground, Pin 2 = +, Pin 3 = -
TUNER OUT
The Tuner Out function allows the user to plug their instrument tuner into this jack and "tune up" without
having to unplug and go back and forth from amp to tuner. This feature is totally isolated from the rest of the
preamp and will function regardless of the settings on the front panel. Being isolated on a side chain avoids
loading down of the instrument, which can cause a loss in dynamic range.
To use this feature, connect a shielded patch cord from the Tuner Out jack on your Workingman's 2x10C to
the input jack on your tuner. Turn the amplifier on and you're ready to go. If you do not wish to monitor your
sound during the tuning process, you may either turn down the Master Volume, or set the Speakers On/Off
switch to the down position.
INPUT JACKS
Both input jacks accept a standard 1/4" phone plug and both inputs can be used at the same time. Since the
two inputs are totally independent, no loss in volume or tone will occur by using two instruments
simultaneously. However, the main applicational use for the two separate input jacks is their difference in
level, as the Passive/Active input has five times more gain than the Active input. In other words, it's not
necessarily intended as a "submixer" for two instruments, but no harm will come from having two instruments
plugged in at once. Please read below for more details.
PASSIVE/ACTIVE INPUT JACK
This input jack is designed to accommodate both "passive" instruments and most "active" instruments. A
passive instrument has no built-in preamp and does not use a battery, while an active bass utilizes a battery-
operated preamp for gain, tone controls, or both. The Passive/Active Input will work with all instruments having
a maximum output of less than 1 volt RMS. Some active pickups such as EMG, Bartolini, etc., use batteries
for operation and will work perfectly using this input. Instruments made by MTD, Sadowsky, Modulus, etc.,
have active electronics that are suited for use in the Passive/Active input.
Generally speaking, try this input first. If you hear a small amount of distortion and the preamp clip LED is not
activated, try using the Active input jack. If the Active input does not correct any audible distortion, check the
battery in your bass.
ACTIVE INPUT JACK
The Active input jack should be used with instruments having a built-in (on board) preamp or other sound
sources that will produce output levels greater than 1 volt RMS. The number of bass manufacturers has
increased significantly over the years, and it's impossible to try and keep track of them all. Generally, if you
have very "hot" pickups and/or tone controls installed in your instrument, and you use them to boost the level
of your bass signal 10 dB or more, you may find the Active input more compatible. The best judge is your own
ears.
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