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An Introduction to your new Ampeg SVT-CL Bass Amplifier
The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of the classic AMPEG SVT are redefined in the SVT-CL.
This dynamically powerful bass amp delivers a thunderous 300 watts of unsurpassed quality, reliability and tonal
flexibility, offering the classic vibrance of tubes as well as contemporary features. All of the features and controls
of your SVT-CL are covered in detail within the pages of this owner’s guide. We recommend going over them
before you use the amplifier.
Features
I
n the world of high performance bass amps, SVT amplifiers stand alone. In true Ampeg tradition, the SVT-CL
offers you more power, performance and flexibility than any other amplifier in its class. Listed below are some of
the outstanding features of your new amp: features which set it apart from the competition! Additional information
on these features can be found on the pages indicated.
• -15dB INPUT: This feature is perfect for “active” basses (page 4).
• ULTRA LO AND ULTRA HI SWITCHES: These enable you to tailor your sound in many different ways at
the touch of a button (page 4).
• 5-POSITION FREQUENCY SELECTOR: Take your pick from the five center frequency points to get just
the right midrange voice (page 4).
• BIAS ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS: These controls allow you to adjust the tube bias for proper operation
(pages 5 & 7).
• SLAVE OUT: Use for powering another amp from the SVT-CL’s preamp (page 5).
System Block Diagram
BIAS
ADJUST
SPEAKER
OUTS
0dB INPUT
GAIN
ULTRA
LO
MID
FREQUENCY
MASTER
BUFFER
PREAMP
OUT
PWR AMP
INPUT
SLAVE
OUT
BAL
OUT
1/4" JACK
1/4" JACK
POWER
AMP
POWER
STANDBY
FAULT
BIAS
INDICATORS
ULTRA
HI
-15dB INPUT
BASS TREBLE
4 OHMS
2 OHMS
IMPEDANCE
POWER AMP
PROTECTION
SPEAKON
®
JACK
1+
2+
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