Ampeg manual An Introduction to your new Ampeg SVT-2 PRO Bass Amplifier, Features

SVT-2 PRO Bass Amplifier

An Introduction to your new Ampeg SVT-2 PRO Bass Amplifier

The harmonically rich sound and legendary performance of the AMPEG SVT are redefined in the SVT-2 PRO. This dynamically powerful bass amplifier delivers a thundering 300 watts of unsurpassed quality, reliability and tonal flexibility, offering the classic vibrancy of tubes as well as contemporary features.

All of the features and controls of your SVT-2 PRO 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, Ampeg’s SVT amplifiers stand alone. Keeping with true Ampeg tra- dition, the SVT-2 PRO Bass Amplifier offers you more performance and flexibility than any other amplifier in its class. Listed below are some of the outstanding features of your new preamp - features which set it apart from the competition! Additional information on these features can be found on the pages indicated.

•ATTENUATOR: A switchable input pad, this feature is perfect for basses with active electronics or very “hot” pickups (page 4).

•MUTE SWITCH: Lets you cut the sound from the amp, letting you tune your bass in private (page 4).

•ULTRA LOW, ULTRA HIGH AND BRIGHT SWITCHES: Lets you tailor your sound in many different ways “with the touch of a button” (page 4).

•5-POSITION MIDRANGE SELECTOR: Take your pick from the five center frequency points available to get just the right midrange voice (page 4).

•9-BAND GRAPHIC EQ: Use as a “second channel” for bass solos, or to shape your sound to your own exacting standards. An independent level control lets you adjust the Graphic EQ volume. Switchable at front panel or with a footswitch (page 4).

•BIAS ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS: Let you adjust the tube bias for proper operation (pages 5,7).

•SLAVE OUT: Use for powering another amp from the SVT-2 PRO’s preamp (page 5).

System Block Diagram

TUNER

PEAK

LED

OUT

BUFFER

INPUT

PWR AMP

SLAVE

INPUT

OUT

IMPEDANCE

4 OHMS

2 OHMS

-15dB PAD

GAIN

DRIVE

BRIGHT

ULTRA

ULTRA

BASS TREBLE

MID

LOW

FREQUENCY

HIGH

1+

MUTE

PWR AMP

1-

2-

PRE/POST

2+

SPEAKON®

BALANCED

JACK

OUT

BIAS

SPEAKER

EQ ON

LEVEL

ADJUST

1/4" JACK

OUTPUTS

EFFECTS

EFFECTS

PREAMP

1/4" JACK

GRAPHIC

SEND

RETURN

OUT

POWER AMP

EQ

PROTECTION

MASTER

BUFFER

POWER

LEVEL

STDBY

BIAS

FAULT

MUTE

INDICATORS

SWITCHING

FOOTSWITCH

CIRCUIT

GRAPHIC

EQ

3