Effects Blend Control
The Effects Blend control “blends” the signal sent from your instrument with the signal coming from your effects unit when used in the Effects Loop of the Workingman’s 8004. With the Effects Blend fully
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 reduc- ing 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 guide.)
Master (Volume) Control
The Master (meaning “Master Volume”) control adjusts the level being sent to the power amplifier in your Workingman’s
Note: In most cases, the Master control does not affect the level present at the various output jacks on the rear
Speaker On/Off Switch
Setting the Speaker On/Off switch up to the “On” position allows the signal from the amplifier to be heard through any speaker enclosure(s) connected to the Speaker Output section of the Workingman’s 8004. Setting the Speaker On/Off switch down to the “Off” position disables the speaker output section. This feature allows you to:
1.Use the Balanced (XLR) Output without using the internal speakers. This is especially useful in recording when you are “miking” the speakers and only a direct signal is required for the moment.
2.Tune up without making sound onstage (and interfering with other band members) while using the Tuner Out feature.
3.Defeat the “pop” you sometimes get when changing and/or unplugging instruments from the unit (especially if you sometimes forget to disconnect your instrument cable from the amplifier before discon- necting it from your bass, something that’s always a good idea).
4.Defeat the “pop” present upon powering up the unit (though it causes no harm to the unit and/or your speakers).
Note: If you do not hear any sound when you plug in and your system is properly connected, check the position of this switch!
Power On/Off Switch
This switch turns the complete unit on or off. Setting the switch upwards to the “On” position turns on the unit, and the switch itself will illuminate in red. Setting the switch downward to the “Power” position will turn the unit off, and the red light inside the power switch will turn off as well.