WORKINGMAN’S 2X10C OWNER’S MANUAL • 7
Some hints: If you need to "cut through" the band a little more, try boosting the Mid Control. If you like a
more transparent or "scooped" sound, try cutting the Hi Mid Control. The midrange controls are also especially
useful in controlling fretless basses and their inherent qualities.
TREBLE CONTROL
The Treble Control (band 5) operates in a tonal area that extends through and beyond the usual "treble"
range. Boosting the control will open up the sound of a dull instrument, particularly in conjunction with the
tweeter. However, this is also the range of string rattle, finger slides and pickup clicks. Again, we recommend
you experiment with the control alone with your instrument while finding your tone, and then listen again in a
band context, both near to and away from your speaker system. Bass-oriented qualities like punch and
fatness can be fairly well spread out. However, what most people know as treble, despite the broad dispersion
of most tweeters, is a very directional quality. Spend some time exploring what you can hear in this area as
you move around.
EFFECTS BLEND CONTROL
The Effects Blend Control "blends" the signal sent from your instrument with the signal coming from an
outboard effects unit of your choice. With the Effects Blend fully counter-clockwise ("DRY"), no signal from
your outboard effects unit will be heard. As you turn this control clockwise, more of the effect can be heard in
the overall sound. When the Effects Blend control is set fully clockwise ("WET"), no true or unaffected signal is
heard other than what your outboard effects unit provides. If your outboard effects unit has a similar control,
adjust it to the fully clockwise ("WET") position. This will avoid any possible phasing problems.
The Effects Blend circuit is similar to that used on recording consoles with the effects loop on a "side chain"
to the normal circuit. Unless the control is set to the full "wet" position, you will always get the full sound of
your instrument AND get the diversity an effects unit offers. This circuit is also effective in reducing noise
generated by effects units because it is located after the gain stages in the preamp.
The Effects Blend control functions only when the Effects Loop is being used. It is activated when a 1/4"
phone plug is inserted into the Effects Receive jack (for more information, please see the heading titled
"Effects Loop" in the "Rear Panel Features" section later in this manual).
VARIABLE LIMITER CONTROL (with defeat option)
The Limiter in the Workingman's 2x10C is designed to provide the user with maximum flexibility of control,
while at the same time provide protection for the power amplifier from clipping, a condition that can cause
damage to itself and the speaker system over time if allowed to occur.
The Limiter circuit is located after (post) the Master Volume and before (pre) the power amplifier, so the
Limiter itself is driven by the Master Volume control. You can set the threshold of the Limiter with the Limiter
Control. Turning the control clockwise sets the threshold to increase the amount of limiting, while turning the
control counter-clockwise will decrease the amount of limiting. As always, your ears will help you determine
the right amount of limiting to use, as levels vary greatly from player to player due to playing style, output
levels of basses, EQ settings, and many other factors. This feature can also be helpful in preventing speaker
damage when running your system at high volumes.
NOTE
: When listening to hear if there is distortion present in your signal, make sure you are not confusing
power amp distortion with preamp distortion. To make sure preamp distortion is not present, be sure to set
the Gain Control to where the Preamp Clip LED is not illuminating. Then you can make a clear
determination as to how best to set the Limiter.
