Peavey 6505 212 Combo Top Panel, Inputs 1, Channel Select Switch, Rhythm Pre & Post Gain 4

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Inputs (1, 2)

The 6505 212’s input block features HIGH [1] and LOW [2] GAIN Inputs. The HIGH GAIN Input has twice the gain of the LOW GAIN Input and should be used when maximum overdrive is desired. When both inputs are used simultaneously, the 6505 212 automatically switches to the normal gain mode (6 dB pad). Situations where both inputs are used simultaneously (alternating between two guitars on stage using both inputs, etc.) should be avoided if peak overdrive is expected from the amp. Experimentation with your particular guitar/pickup into each input will determine which input is best for your sound.

Channel Select Switch (3)

This allows selection of the RHYTHM or LEAD channel. Depressing the switch to the “in” position activates the LEAD channel. The red LED light will illuminate to indicate that the LEAD channel is active. In the “out” position the Rhythm channel is activated and the green LED illuminates. Channels may be remotely selected using the 6505 212 footswitch. If remote selection is desired, the channel select switch must be set to the “in” position (LEAD channel).

Rhythm Pre & Post Gain (4, 11)

The RHYTHM channel PRE [4] and POST GAIN [11] operate in the same manner as the LEAD channel gain controls. For most applications, the RHYTHM channel should be set up with the PRE GAIN at the lower, “cleaner” settings (0-4) and the POST GAIN set for overall volume. The RHYTHM channel can be converted to a second channel by activating the CRUNCH SWITCH [6].

Bright Switch (5)

Activates a preset boost in the treble frequencies (6 dB at 2 kHz) and affects only the rhythm channel.

Crunch Select Switch (6)

Boosts the gain of the rhythm channel to create a second “lead” channel. Depress to the “in” position to activate.

Lead Pre & Post Gain (7, 12)

The LEAD CHANNEL PRE GAIN [7] controls the input level and works with the LEAD CHANNEL POST GAIN [12] to determine the overall volume/overdrive of the LEAD Channel. Lower settings of the PRE GAIN control produce a relatively clean, undistorted sound while the middle to high settings produce harmonically rich distortion and screaming overdrive/sustain. Since both PRE and POST GAIN controls work in “combo,” a basic rule-of-thumb setup procedure is to begin with both controls in the lower settings (0-2). Using the PRE GAIN control, dial in the amount of overdrive/sustain you want for the LEAD channel. Then, with the POST GAIN control adjust for overall volume.

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