EFFECTS BLEND CONTROL
The Effects Blend control mixes the signal coming from your instrument with the sound coming from your effect. With the
Blend control fully counter-clockwise, no signal from your effect will be heard. As you turn this control clockwise, more of the
effect can be heard in the overall sound. When the Blend control is fully clockwise, no dry or unaffected signal is heard other than
the output of the effect device.
This type of control and patching arrangement is very effective in reducing noise caused by effects devices and in maintaining
a more natural sound. If your effects device has a similar control, we suggest leaving it set to its maximum effect/minimum dry
signal position and using the Effects Blend control for this function. Please read the “Effects Loop” section for more informa-
tion.
LIMITER DEFEAT SWITCH
Pulling out the Effects Blend knob until a click is felt deactivates the Internal limiter circuit. Pushing the control back in, activates
the circuit.
MASTER VOLUME
The Master Volume adjusts the signal level going to the power amplifier. It DOES NOT control the output of the effects send
jack or Balanced Direct Record XLR output. It DOES affect the output of the internal speakers, headphones, and extension
speaker jack. Losses caused by effects units can be recovered by increasing the Master Volume.
NOTE: If you need more volume than the Workingman’s single 15” can provide, add an extension speaker cabinet. The
extension cabinet should have an impedance of no less than 8 ohms.
LIMITER CIRCUIT
The Workingman’s 15 Limiter Circuit is a soft knee type limiter that prevents distortion of attack transients or peaks. The
Limiter can be used as an effect and is also helpful in preventing speaker damage. The circuit is located after (post) the mas-
ter volume and before (pre) the power amplifier; it is driven by the Master Volume Control. Its threshold (starting point) is pre-
set by the factory so that the user can get maximum overall apparent volume without unduly overdriving the power amplifier.
LIMITER LED
The Limiter LED lights when your signal has reached the Limiter threshold, letting you know that the Limiter circuit has been
activated.
NOTE: No harm is being done to your amplifier when this LED lights or stays lit.
THREE WAY SELECTOR SWITCH
The top position, labeled Full Range, activates both the tweeter and the 15" woofer in the Workingman’s 15, as well as the
extension speaker jack. This position is the most typical setting.
The middle position, labeled Headphones Only, disconnects the signal going to the internal speakers and extension speaker
jack. Use this position when listening with heaphones only or for silent tuning (refer to To Tuner section). The Headphones jack is
always active regardless of the switch’s position.
The bottom position, labeled Horn Off, disconnects the tweeter located in the upper right hand corner of the speaker cabi-
net. It will not affect the 15" woofer, headphones or any extension cabinet. If you prefer a “darker” sound or are getting a lot of
fret buzz, clicks, or pick or finger noise, you may want to use this position.
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