Hughes & Kettner Bass Kick 707 Input and Voicing Sections, Basskick 505 Tweeter, Gain setting

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.

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.

3.2 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:

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 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:

-To tune the midrange, turn the MID LEVEL control all the way up so you can hear the desired frequency bandwidth properly.

-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.

-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.

The BassKick amps do not require service of any type. However, there are a few precautions you should heed.

-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.

-Ensure air can circulate around your amp’s ribbed ventilation ducts, especially when you have installed the amp in a rack.

-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.

-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.

-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.