3.0STANDARD SETUP/ CABLE CONNECTIONS
Depending on the type of effect you want to achieve, you may want to connect your compressor directly between the instrument and the amp's input.
-If you are using several processors or stomp boxes, ensure you connect them in the proper order.
4.3 THE ATTAX 50 AND MIXING CONSOLES
If you want to feed the ATTAX 50's signal to a mixing con- sole, we recommend you route it through a Hughes & Kettner RED BOX. Patch the signal from the LINE OUT jack, as this signal path's level is not influenced by the MASTER setting. The RED BOX balances the signal and simulates a speaker cabinet.
4.0OPERATING THE ATTAX 50
4.1SELECTING CHANNELS
Use the CHANNEL SELECT switch or an external footswitch to change channels.
NOTE: Before using a footswitch, set the CHANNEL SELECT switch on front panel of the amp itself to the CLEAN positi- on.
4.2 THE ATTAX 50 AND SIGNAL PROCESSORS
The effects loop on the ATTAX 50 is a serial effects loop, meaning that the entire preamp signal is routed to the FX device and processed there.
To connect a signal processor:
-Connect the processor‘s INPUT to the ATTAX LINE OUT jack and the processor‘s OUTPUT to the ATTAX LINE IN jack.
-To avoid noise, signal degradation, and interrupted signals, only use
-Make sure the processor is not distorting the signal. Check the processor's gain LEDs (if it is equipped with this type of display) and use the input and output controls to dial in a suitable level.
-Distortion devices are not designed for use in an FX loop. As a rule of thumb, any kind of device that compresses the signal should be connected first in the signal chain.
5.0SERVICE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
The ATTAX 50 does not require service of any type. However, there are a few precautions you should heed to ensure your amp lasts for many years.
-Ensure all peripheral devices, cords and cables are in a state of good repair. Defective speaker cables are the most common cause of power amp failure.
-Make certain your amp's ventilation ducts are not blocked or covered. Proper cooling will prolong the life of your amp.
-Avoid mechanical shocks and exposure to extreme heat, dust and especially moisture.
-When connecting peripheral devices, always pay close attention to their specifications. 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 the custodian of the building you are rehearsing in.
-Refrain from
With the unit off and unplugged, use a soft damp cloth to clean the exterior surface of the ATTAX 50.
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