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BASSKICK-MANUAL
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Activate the SOUNDMATRIX via the front panel switch or
an external footswitch. The BassKicks's voicing section also
remains active.
3.2 THE INPUT AND VOICING SECTIONS
While the SOUNDMATRIX enables you to quickly and
effectively select drastically modified sounds, the BassKicks's
voicing section is primarily designed to adapt your bass
setup to the venue and/or stage as well as the instrument you
are using.
Of course you can also use the voicing section to dial in any
type of sound you desire. In this case, you should
occasionally switch the SOUNDMATRIX on to compare
sounds to ensure the best results when you do select another
sound during your set.
Two factors have a major influence on the sound of your
BassKick's
1. The gain setting:
The
BassKick
preamp’s response depends largely on the type
of instrument you are using, its pickups, and its output signal
level. The SATURATION LED is a tool that helps you adjust
the gain properly for a given instrument. When this LED
illuminates, your amp will deliver a slightly overdriven,
tube-like tone.
If the LED illuminates with every note you play, the
BassKick's preamp is saturated. In this case, adjust the gain
and/or treble controls to a lower setting.
2. The midrange setting:
The following procedure is especially effective for dialing in
the desired midrange tone:
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To tune the midrange, turn the MID LEVEL control all the
way up so you can hear the desired frequency bandwidth
properly.
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Select the desired frequency via the MID FREQ. control.
Yqu will hear a wah-wah effect as you are turning the knob;
the selected frequency range is also amplified.
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Now you can use the MID LEVEL control to amplify or
attentuate the desired frequency range.
If you leave the MID LEVEL control in the 12 o’clock
position for a given frequency, that frequency will not be
influenced.
With a bit of practice, you can tune an attenuated frequency
range, but keep in mind that for the human ear, attenuated
frequencies are generally more difficult to discern.
3.3 THE
BASSKICK
505 TWEETER
The BassKick combo is equipped with a 15” woofer and a
dynamic tweeter. This tweeter is precision-tuned to produce
contemporary bass sounds replete with loads of upper
register harmonics.
The”TREBLE” control’s center frequency was selected to
enable you to dial in exactly the amount of brilliance you
want in your sound. You can also activate and deactivate the
tweeter as desired via the “HF-HORN ON/OFF” switch.
The switch is located on the right side of the combo, above
the speaker, and is accessible through an opening in the
speaker grille.
4.0 SERVICE AND
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
The BassKick amps do not require service of any type.
However, there are a few precautions you should heed.
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Ensure all peripheral devices, cords and cables are in a
state of good repair.
Defective speaker cables (shorted cables, loose connections)
are by far the most common cause of power amp failure.
Poor cables are also noisy.
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Ensure air can circulate around your amp’s ribbed
ventilation ducts, especially when you have installed the
amp in a rack.
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Avoid mechanical shocks and exposure to extreme heat,
dust and especially moisture.
-When connecting peripheral devices, always heed the
proper safety precautions. Never connect speakers with
inadequate impedances (ohms), and never connect devices
with high output signal levels (e.g. power amps) to your
amp’s input.
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Ensure you have the correct AC power rating available
before you plug in the amp. If in doubt, ask the venue’s
sound technician or stage hand.
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Refrain from DIY repairs! You should also have a qualified
technician replace internal fuses.
Use a brush to clean the flock covering (combo version),
and a soft damp cloth for all metal parts.