Ampeg An Introduction to your new Ampeg SVT-CL Bass Amplifier, Features, System Block Diagram

SVT-CL

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

In 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

					BAL
		PWR AMP	SLAVE		OUT
		INPUT	OUT
					IMPEDANCE
					4 OHMS
			POWER		2 OHMS
			AMP
					1/4" JACK
0dB INPUT			PREAMP
			OUT
				BIAS
		BUFFER		ADJUST
					1/4" JACK		SPEAKER
		MASTER
							OUTS
GAIN
	BASS TREBLE	MID	POWER AMP
-15dB INPUT			PROTECTION
					1+
ULTRA						SPEAKON®
					1- 2-
HI		FREQUENCY				JACK
					2+
ULTRA
LO			POWER
			STANDBY	BIAS

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