WORKINGMAN’S 15

200 watt, 1x15 combo amplifier with tweeter. Perfect for small to medium size
gigs. Lightweight!
Speaker Complement:
(1) Custom Designed 15" SWR driver
(1) Custom Designed Piezo tweeter
Power Output: 160 Watts RMS, 200 Watts RMS @ 4 Ohms
(with 8 ohm extension speaker)
Impedance: 8 Ohms (internal)
Dimensions: 20.75" W x 27.625" H x 16.25" D
Weight: 61 lbs.
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
BALANCED DIRECT RECORD OUT
The Balanced XLR output is a true balanced output. No front panel controls
affect its signal. The tone and output level are controlled only by the instrument
plugged into one of the input jacks. To use this feature, run an XLR (Cannon) cable from the Balanced D.I. to the input of a tape
machine, mixing console, etc. This output is also suitable for sending a signal to a house mixer in live situations.
Wiring for the XLR connector is as follows: Pin 1 = ground, Pin 2 = +, Pin 3 = –. (American standard)
TO TUNER
The To Tuner send jack allows the user to connect their instrument tuner to the Workingman’s 15 without having to unplug and
go back and forth from amp to tuner to amp. Like the Balanced D.I. output, this feature is isolated from the rest of the circuitry
and no other controls other than your instrument have an affect on it. Being on a sidechain (isolated) also avoids loading down
of the instrument, which can cause a loss in dynamic range.
To use this feature, plug in a shielded patch cord from this jack to the INPUT of your tuning device. Turn the amp on and you’re
ready to go. If you don’t want to monitor your sound while tuning, turn down the Master Volume control or position the selector
switch on the front panel to the “headphones” (middle) position.
INPUT JACKS
Two separate and independent input jacks are provided so that the best signal-to-noise ratio can be obtained without overload-
ing the preamp section. The Passive input has over twice the gain than that of the Active input. Both inputs can be used simul-
taneously without affecting the volume or tone of the other. One use of these inputs would be to plug your bass into the
Passive input and practice along with a drum machine by plugging it into the Active input. A more detailed explanation of these
inputs follows.
Passive Input
This input can and should be used if your instrument has passive electronics (no built-in preamp). Technically speaking, this
input should be used if your instrument has an output voltage of 1 volt RMS or LESS. Consult the owner’s manual that came
with your instrument or ask the manufacturer if you are unsure.
NOTE: Generally speaking, you should try the Passive input jack first. If you hear a small amount of distortion and the
Preamp Clip LED is not activated, try using the Active input jack. And please note, some passive pickups DO distort.
Because of the hi-fi nature of all SWR products, even the smallest amount of distortion originating at the source (instru-
ment) may be heard.
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