BLACKSMITH - TC Electronic
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1. electric shock inside Caution You are cautioned that any change or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Service There are no user serviceable parts inside All service must be performed by qualified personnel EMC EMI amp CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY EMC EMI This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For Customers in Canada This Class B digital app2. service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock do not expose this equipment to dripping or splashing and ensure that no objects filled with liquids such as vases are placed on the equipment This apparatus must be earthed Use a three wire grounding type line cord like the one supplied with the product Be advised that different operating voltages require the use of different types of line cord and attachment plugs Check the voltage in your area and use the correct type Please refer to the following table Voltage Line plug according to standard 110 125 V UL817 and CSA C22 2 no 42 220 230V CEE 7 page VII SR section 107 2 D1 IEC 83 page C4 BS 1363 of 1984 Specification for 13A fused plugs and switched and unswitched socket outlets This equipment should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of the device should be easily accessible To completely disconnect from AC mains disconnect the power supply cord from the AC receptacle The mains plug of the power supply shall remain readily operable Do not install in a confined space Do not open the unit risk of
3. 600 watts delivering a huge bass tone that will follow your slightest move while playing those hard rocking bass lines and hammering riffs Tone Shaping Overdose Blacksmith doesn t just give you a set of rough tools for basic sound sculpting it provides you with a full arsenal of tone shaping tools allowing you to tailor any sound imaginable The primary tone shaping tool is the 4 band EQ that gives you full control over Bass Low mid High mid and Treble for instant creation of your dream tones In short you can make crude tonal changes or fine tune subtle nuances with surgical precision depending on the situation On top of that three extremely versatile tools allow you to gracefully enter the tonal corner of bass heaven SpectraComp TubeTone and TweeterTone SpectraComp offers per string multi band compression In short your sound gets compressed evenly across all strings without having the dynamics of your playing destroyed This is the way bass compressors should always have been done TubeTone is all about that special vintage feel Turn it up just a bit for a touch of subtle tube warmth give it another notch to add genuine tube grind or crank it all the way up to get a roaring in your face overdrive With TubeTone you get a painstaking recreation of both the tube preamp and power amp sections Putting a single tube in a preamp will not do the job TubeTone will TweeterTone is your tool of choice whenever you go for a m
4. BLACKSMITH Dm A m o A gui JIUQ1I USER S MANUAL 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 o Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified
5. Blacksmith is capable of operating at 8 4 or 2 Ohms so ultimately you could fire up four RS410 cabinets that s 16 x 10 or 8 7 square foot of speaker cones blasting air in your direction You better put that foot on the monitor to keep standing Please note We reserve the rights to change the contents of this manual at any time The latest manual revision can always be downloaded from www tcelectronic com If you need additional information and support be sure to visit the TC Support Portal tc electronic www tcelectronic com support QUICK SETUP GUIDE If you just can t wait Here are a few quick steps to get you playing within minutes Unpacking Unpack your BLACKSMITH amp The box should contain the following items BLACKSMITH amplifier Power Cable Manual Inspect all items for signs of transit damage In the unlikelv event of this having occurred inform the carrier and supplier Keep all the packaging if damage has occurred as this will show evidence of excessive handling force It is also a good idea to keep the packaging for future transportation Setting up Connect the Speaker Out of the amplifier to your cabinet using a Speakon cable Blacksmith can run any cabinet combination with a minimum load of 2 Ohm To get the optimum performance from the amplifier make sure to select the correct Load Impedance on the back plate before powering up the amplifier Notice that the amplifier wi
6. E POWER MANAGEMENT Input Section Input connector Input impedance Gain range Tone controls Bass Low Mid High Mid Treble Tweeter Tone Tube Tone Spectra Comp Preset Level User Memories Tuner Tuning range Mute Mains supply Speaker out APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 1 4 jack 1 MOhm 100 pF 96 to 32 dB Default Freq 200 Hz range 71 1120 Hz Gain 15 24 dB Shelving type Default Freq 400 Hz range 100 1600 Hz Gain 15 24 dB Default Freq 800 Hz range 200 3150 Hz Gain 15 24 dB Default Freq 4000 Hz range 400 6300 Hz Gain 15 24 dB Shelving type 12 to 12 L PAD Cabinet Recreation 0 to 12 Tube amp Recreation 3 band Spectral Compression 12 dB to 0 gain attenuation 3 memory locations storing all front panel controls except Mute amp Master Level Chromatic constant on AO 27 50 Hz to E5 659 26 Hz Mutes Speaker out and Balanced out 100 120V or 220 240V 50 60 Hz 200 W 1 8 Power 2x SpeakonTM Power rating 2 Ohm 74 Ohm setting Balanced output Max Output Optimal Load Impedance Preamp out Power amp in Digital Recording out Remote connection Operating Storage Temperature Humidity Dimensions Weight Finish 1600 W 4500 W Peak Recessed Toggle Switch Transformer Balanced XLR Pre Post Pre amp 0 dBu 600 Ohm 1 4 Jack Balanced Output Max Output Level 8 dBu 1 4 Jack balanced input impedance 10
7. KER OU Minimum Load 2 Ohm SERIAL NO RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN MAINS GROUND MUST BE CONNECTED REAR PANEL LOAD IMPEDANCE tc electronic Nei BASS AMPLIFIER BLACKSM ITH MADE IN DENMARK LINE DRIVER transformer bal UTILITV ZONE REMOTE IN 5V 100mA DIGITAL OUT SEND 42 15 OPERATION REAR PANEL 1 MAINS IN Power In amp POWER switch Make sure that the voltage of the power grid you are connecting to matches your BLACKSMITH model The 115 V model can handle voltages between 100 V and 120 V The 230 V model can handle voltages between 220 V and 240 V ED The ground pin of the power supplv unit must be BI connected in order to avoid voltage differences between MEUS o g the PA and the BLACKSMITH 2 3 SPEAKER OUT 8 LOAD IMPEDANCE SWITCH Use the Speakon SPEAKER OUT connectors for connecting speaker cabinets Use quality speaker cables only Do NOT use instrument cables If you intend to use Blacksmith with a 2 Ohm cabinet configuration please select the 2 Ohm mode using the small Switch placed next to the Speakon connectors Default setting for the switch is 4 Ohm Configurations of 4 Ohm and above should be run in the 4 Ohm mode Selecting the wrong impedance mode will not damage your amp but may cause BLACKSMITH to go into Protection Mode thus muting the speaker outputs Please see the general Protection Mode Section for further information l6 4 REMOTE IN Use
8. RONT PANEL o B 1600W CLASS D BASS AM TREBLE SPECTRACOMP TUBETONE MASTER L TWEETERTONE MEME PRESET LEVEL relevant bass frequency areas and should allow you to dial in your sound with ease As you know each instrument has its own sound characteristics If you feel that your BLACKSMITH s tone controls don t grab exactly the frequencies your particular instrument requires you can change the center frequencies of the four EQ bands Changing Tone Control Frequency You can change the control frequencies of all four frequency bands This is sometimes referred to as parametric bands or sweepable Normally the BASS LO MID HI MID and TREBLE knobs are used to set the gain of each EQ band To change the center frequency of an EQ band press the SHIFT button once and then adjust a band s center frequency by turning its knob OPERATION FRONT PANEL Example Press SHIFT and turn the LO MID knob to change the center frequency of that control 400 Hz 500Hz Hz a Le Sometimes sweepable tone controls can be a bit Di tedious to work with Here is an easy step by step guide to adjusting BLACKSMITH s Low mid band to your bass and setup Boost the LO MID band the more you boost the easier it is to find the right frequency Hit the SHIFT button to get access to the center frequency of the EQ bands Now while playing your bass slowly turn the LO MID knob to sweep the low mid frequency across the
9. With Spectral Compression the BLACKSMITH amplifier uses a different approach that allows for independent compression of the Low Mid and High frequency areas This way the right amount of compression is added to the individual strings of your bass resulting in a smoother and much more transparent compression OPERATION FRONT PANEL 5 TWEETERTONE in Shift Mode Many heads and cabinets include a so called L pad HF control on the back side of the cabinet This control normally sets the level of the tweeter in the cabinet and is used to adjust the level of high frequencies TweeterTone is a far more intuitive and much better way of adjusting the high frequency content By using TweeterTone you do not simply turn the tweeter up and down in level you also get a much more musical and pleasant HF adjustment And instead of having to fumble around on the back of the cabinet you can simply use the TweeterTone knob right there on the front panel Finally TweeterTone is stored as part of your presets This allows you to adjust the level of HF with the rest of your sound and thus go from a round and warm vintage sound to a sparkling and crisp slap setting simply by hitting a preset switch 6 TUBETONE TubeTone allows you to alter the personality and sound of your BLACKSMITH The effects you can achieve range from a small touch of classic tube amp response and character through obvious but pleasant tube attitude to high
10. aratus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada INTRODUCTION Important Safety Instructions amp Certificate of Conformity sess a b Introduction Quick Setup Guide OPERATION Front e 7 RC 4 Rear panel APPENDIX General Protection mode 19 Heat Protection mode aa NO Signal Flow Diagram 34 20 Technical ZSpechiicatione ersun 21 TC Electronic Sindalsvej 34 DK 8240 Risskov info tcelectronic com English Version Revision 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Prod No 606150111 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your last bass amp for big stage use Blacksmith unites immense power and versatility delivering a sound so massive that it is guaranteed to cover any demand imaginable The raw power combined with nice features such as presets compression and TubeTone known from other TC Electronic bass amplifiers will keep the smile on your face for a very long time Bass amp 2 0 has just reached a high point Blacksmith unites immense power and versatility delivering a sound so massive that it s guaranteed to pierce through any mix with ease Blacksmith with Blacksmith behind you power is not an issue Large clubs major venues or full scale stadiums No matter which stage you enter you re covered all the way You ll be in control of a massive 1
11. d with an analog signal instead ne you may also use the BLACKSMITH s balanced output signal from the LINE DRIVER OUT jack OPERATION REAR PANEL 6 INSERT PREAMP I O Effects Loop Break point These jacks provide a break point between BLACKSMITH s preamp section which includes SpectraComp Tone controls and the TubeTone module and the power amp section This break point can be used as a regular serial effects loop for inserting e g modulation effects or other external devices Linking Two Amps The break point may also be used to link two BLACKSMITH units together to achieve even more power Use a standard jack instrument cable to connect the first BLACKSMITH SEND the upper to the second BLACKSMITH s RETURN the lower jack Plug your bass into the INPUT jack on the first BLACKSMITH and adjust your sound using the controls on this BLACKSMITH Set the volume using the MASTER volume knobs of both amps You now have let us say enough amplification power at your fingertips Please see relevant setup example on the following page 17 OPERATION REAR PANEL Example 1600 W power per stack The left head controls both stacks 8 LINE DRIVER OUT Balanced Line Out Use the LINE DRIVER OUT jack to connect your BLACKSMITH to the PA when you play on stage or to connect it to a recording device when you are in the studio To determine where in the signal chain the signal f
12. e playing If you want to know a bit more about what is going on behind the scenes please read the following section SpectraComp In Depth Gain Reduction Compression Meter When using SpectraComp M the light ring around the SPECTRACOMP knob doubles as a compression meter showing you how much compression is applied to the signal Auto Make up Gain As compression by nature reduces the loudest parts and peaks of the signal you may feel that many conventional compressors eat the level of your signal resulting in a lower output volume SpectraComp automatically compensates for compression gain reduction giving you an even output volume OPERATION FRONT PANEL Spectral Compression vs Full Band Compression Virtually any compressor on the market for bass is based on a full band principle meaning that the compressor will respond and compress identically across the full 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range From the low E or B string to the G string The electric bass has a very wide dynamic range When using standard compressors the low E string will due to its higher energy control when and how the compressor responds to and shapes the entire signal The typical result is that either the G string is not compressed at all or that just when the G string starts to sound right the low E string is compressed too strongly In other words You are constantly dealing with a tight and difficult compromise
13. een light ring around the switch indicates that this MEM setting has been recalled activated Note that you can only recall a MEM setting if a setting has actually been stored in a memory location Also note that as soon as you change one of the stored settings on the BLACKSMITH front panel the green light ring on the footswitch will be unlit This indicates that the positions of the front panel knobs no longer correspond to the stored settings 2 MUTE button Press the M ute button to mute the BLACKSMITH s outputs 14 This is useful for tuning or e g unplugging changing vour bass Lu The MUTE button also mutes the BLACKSMITH s Zi balanced output allowing you to tune silently even when connected to the PA system 3 DISPLAY The display always indicates tuner information in a couple of different ways The detected note is shown on the left side On the right side of the display a circle indicates that the note is in tune an arrow pointing to the right indicates that the note should be tuned up and an arrow pointing to the left indicates that the note should be tuned down In addition to these indications that are also shown on the BLACKSMITH tuner display a line of nine dots below the display indicates how far from the target pitch the currently played note is When only the center dot is lit the note is in tune Too low tune up Too high tune down In tune Rear Panel ASS 2 WIRING SPEA
14. f fiddling with several knobs Remote Control BLACKSMITH s optional remote control RC 4 allows for floor recall of all three MEM settings as well as mute and tuner display Il OPERATION FRONT PANEL 11 TUNER BLACKSMITH is equipped with a fully chromatic high accuracy bass tuner The tuner is always active whether BLACKSMITH is in Mute mode or not Here is how you read the display The played note is shown on the left side of the display On the right side of the display a circle indicates that the note is in tune ap arrow pointing right indicates that the note is too low and should be tuned up an arrow pointing left indicates that the note is too high and should be tuned down Too low tune up Too high tune down In tune Sharp notes CH DH F G and Af are indicated as follows Example Aft The tuner also offers a Mute mode with additional tuner information To activate Mute mode simply press the MUTE button Now the BASS tone control turns into a high resolution pitch indicator supporting the Note and Arrow field of the tuner 12 BASS BASS BASS Too low tune up Too high tune down In tune Tuner information is also displayed in the optional RC 4 footswitch Yes this is correct If you have a RC 4 footswitch you do no longer need a separate tuner Please refer to the manual section RC 4 to lea
15. frequency range When you find the frequency that you prefer to control simply hit the SHIFT button again to switch back to gain control and set the right amount of low mid gain EX While BLACKSMITH is in Shift mode the SHIFT button E will be blinking to remind you that you are in Shift mode A When you haven t been using the BLACKSMITH s front panel controls for about twenty seconds the LED will flash rapidly and BLACKSMITH will automatically return to normal mode Gain and Frequency Ranges Bass Freq range 71 Hz to 1120 Hz default 200 Bass Gain range 24 dB to 15 dB Shelving type Low Mid Freq range 100 Hz to 1600 Hz default 400 Low Mid Gain range 24 dB to 15 dB Fixed 2 1 oct High Mid Freq range 200 Hz to 3150 Hz default 800 High Mid Gain range 24 dB to 15 dB Fixed 2 1 oct 400 Hz to 6300 Hz default 4000 24 dB to 12 dB Treble Freq range Treble Gain range Shelving type 5 SPECTRACOMP Turn the knob to adjust the amount of SpectraComp compression SpectraComp uses a so called spectral or multi band approach to compression allowing for individual compression of the low mid and high frequency bands Multiband compression allows a significantly smoother and more transparent compression without killing dynamics or tone SpectraComp is an advanced compressor optimized to get the best from a bass signal If you simply want to hear it just turn the knob whil
16. kOhm Max Input Level 48 dBu Balanced XLR AES EBU 24 Bit 5 pin DIN Cable with shield 0 C to 50 C 30 C to 70 C Max 90 non condensing 483 x 412 x 178 mm 19 x 16 2 x 7 12 kg 26 5 pounds Anodized aluminum front Plated and painted steel chassis Due to continuous development these specifications are subject to change without notice 21
17. ll NOT be damaged if a NOTE wrong Load Impedance setting is selected but a protection mode may be invoked please refer to page 19 for more information Connect the power cable and power up Connect your bass to the input jack on the front panel Adjust the input gain using the GAIN knob e Adjust the output volume using the MASTER knob Play e RC is an optional pedal with four footswitches that can use to switch between three memory locations and also to mute for tuning purposes This pedal also shows tuner information Be sure to check www tcelectronic com for latest news about these and other TC products Front Panel D MEM1 TOSTORE BLACKSMITH centre Leette aees ACTIVE PASSIVE PICK UP LO MID 1 INPUT You can connect an active or passive bass to this 74 input jack The BLACKSMITH input stage is designed to adapt to any type of pickup 2 3 GAIN 8 OVERLOAD LED The input gain should be set to the highest possible level without overloading the input stage To find the correct setting simply plug in your bass play and turn up the GAIN knob until the OVERLOAD LED occasionally lights up Then reduce the gain slightly When set simply turn up the MASTER volume knob to start playing 4 TONE Controls BLACKSMITH has four tone controls Bass Lo mid Hi mid and Treble These controls have been tuned carefully to address four MEM3 sHEFT MUTE CENTER OPERATION F
18. ly overdriven Contrary to many tube simulations TubeTone recreates both the entire preamp section located before the tone control section and the power amp section located after the tone controls Not only does this give you the most realistic and flexible recreation of the actual tube sound and response but it also allows you to alter the behavior and character of 10 TubeTone M through the BLACKSMITH tone controls as vou would on an actual tube amp TUBETONE knob adjusts both pre amp and power amp tube simulation PRE AMP TUBES POWER AMP TUBES age M DR Sit The TUBETONE knob adjusts the amount of both the lt preamp and the power amp tube simulation 6 PRESET LEVEL in Shift Mode Press SHIFT and then turn the TUBETONE knob to adjust the level of the currently selected MEM preset When you haven t been using the BLACKSMITH s front panel controls for about twenty seconds the LED will flash rapidly and the BLACKSMITH will automatically return to normal mode In normal mode the TUBETONE knob controls the intensity of the Tubetone M effect Range 12 dB to 0 dB 7 MASTER Use the MASTER level knob to set the overall output level of the amp The master level also controls the level of the headphone output 8 MUTE The MUTE button mutes both the speaker and the balanced output This means that you can tune up with no sound going to your own rig or to the PA 9 SHIFT The SHIFT b
19. odern crisp sound that will take your sound to new heights frequency wise Perfect for capturing that distinct and razor sharp slap sound that instantly makes the crowd embrace the bass INTRODUCTION Built in Tuner Once you have tried this there s no turning back The idea of having an internal chromatic bass tuner is as simple as it is brilliant The tuner is always on which allows you to monitor your pitch status at all times and to tune up swiftly between tunes if needed Most amps come with a tuner out but why have a rack tuner clutter up your rig Why not build it in right from the start There are literally no downsides so it was really a no brainer User memories If you ve ever used different basses or change playing style during shows you know that a few amp presets would be welcome Blacksmith offers three on board user memories allowing you to switch easily between 4 and 5 string basses Rickenbackers and Fenders for that matter You can also create three entirely different tones for one bass e g overdrive using TubeTone crisp and cutting slap sound using SpectraComp and TweeterTone and a classic old school vintage tone In short Have it your way three times POWER Power is not an issue it is just something you have with Blacksmith 1600 watts of raw hard punching power will keep you loud and still leave plenty of headroom for even louder in any band setting on any stage Also
20. or the balanced output should be tapped use the PRE POST switch 7 located right next to the LINE DRIVER OUT jack 18 JL BLACKSMITH s MUTE button mutes both the speaker D and headphones outputs This means that you can tune up with no sound going to your own rig or to the PA BLACKSMITH s balanced output has been designed with the utmost care for the sound This is achieved through a galvanic isolated transformer coupling The active design by far outperforms most standard DI boxes around and it is capable of driving long cable hauls No phantom power is required Ventilation Be sure not to cover the black cooling plate of the BLACKSMITH amplifier Insufficient ventilation may cause the amplifier s temperature to increase EX If your BLACKSMITH is insufficiently ventilated it may go EZ into Heat Protection mode which is indicated by an H on the front panel display Please read more on the following page NOTE Protection mode BLACKSMITH is equipped with an intelligent protection system ensuring that the amp does not suffer or malfunction if operated wrongly or in extreme environments General Protection mode If the BLACKSMITH s display indicates P the amp is in Protection mode Protection mode is invoked if for some reason a short circuit situation occurs In Protection mode the speaker outputs are shut off so that the speakers cannot be damaged by a shortcut The balanced output digital recording o
21. rn more about this footswitch OPERATION FRONT PANEL Tuner Reference BLACKSMITH s default tuner reference is 440 Hz just like any other tuner However you can select any reference frequency between 438 and 445 Hz This is how you select the tuner reference frequency If BLACKSMITH is switched on switch it off Press and hold the MUTE button during power up BLACKSMITH now powers up in Tuner reference mode Press the MUTE button to exit Tuner Reference mode which is illustrated by an R in the Display see illustration below z Please note that the tuner s reference frequency is see man remembered even after powering the unit off eee Q e e Tune Reference mode Dial the BASS tone control to alter the tuner reference The center position equals 440 Hz and each LED represents one Hertz So to set the tuner reference frequency e g to 438 Hz turn the BASS knob counter clockwise until the second LED on the left lights up 13 RC 4 LINK tc electronic The optional RC 4 footswitch not only allows you to remotely access the BLACKSMITH s three memory locations MEM 1 2 3 but also to mute the signal for silent tuning and even view the tuner information No power supply is needed for the RC 4 as it receives its power from BLACKSMITH 1 Memory Switches 1 2 and 3 Press one of the three numbered buttons to recall the settings stored in the associated MEM location A gr
22. the REMOTE IN jack to connect the BLACKSMITH to the optional footswitch remote RC 4 The RC 4 gives you access to the three memory locations the mute function and has tuner indication as well LINK tcelectronic The RC 4 5 DIGITAL OUT Use the DIGITAL OUT to connect BLACKSMITH s digital output stage directly to a digital audio device such as a computer s audio interface This way you can record your bass sound straight into Pro Tools Logic or any other DAW application The digital output signal is in 96 kHz 24 Bit AES EBU format This ensures the highest possible resolution and quality of your recorded bass signal To determine where in the signal chain the signal for the digital output should be tapped use the PRE POST switch located right beside the LINE DRIVER OUT jack on the BLACKSMITH s rear panel Your bass signal is present on both Left and Right digital channel Setting up for recording In order to record straight from BLACKSMITH s digital output follow these steps Connect BLACKSMITH s DIGITAL OUT to your DAW Set your DAW to sync slave to external clock Hu the record button in your DAW and start playing SPDIF Compatibility While a simple XLR to RCA converter may suffice to allow recording through an SPDIF interface please note that AES EBU and SPDIF have different level and impedance specifications which in some cases can cause compatibility problems V4 If you want to recor
23. ut and the effects loop however are still passing audio in Protection mode To remedy the problem try turning off your BLACKSMITH for a minute and then turn it on again If the display still indicates P you will have to send your BLACKSMITH to a qualified service center for inspection APPENDIX MISCELLANEOUS Heat Protection Mode If the displav indicates an H the amp is too hot This is rarelv seen but a few extreme situations can invoke this mode a If the amplifier is used in an environment that is too hot or if proper ventilation is not ensured b The Load Impedance switch on the amplifier s back plate must match the load of the connected cabinet configuration If the Load Impedance switch is set to 4 Ohm and the amplifier is run at high levels over a long period of time with a 2 Ohm speaker configuration the amplifier may enter Heat Protection mode In both situations proceed as follows Turn off the amplifier Solve the issues Allow the amplifier to cool off for a few minutes Turn on the amplifier again EN Notice that due to Blacksmiths protection features the an amplifier will NOT be damaged if a wrong Load Impedance setting is selected 19 APPENDIX SIGNAL FLOW INPUT GAIN MUTE DIGITAL RECORDING OUT LINK SPECTRA TUBETONE TONE TUBETONE TWEETER PRESET COMP PRE CONTROLS POST TONE LEVEL GALVANIC ISOLATION WITH DI DRIVER 20 ACTIV
24. utton is used to access the secondary functions marked with red text on BLACKSMITH s front panel The following controls have secondary functions Normal mode Shift mode press SHIFT EQ 1 4 EQ Bands Center Frequencies SPECTRACOMP TweeterTone adjust TUBETONE Preset Memory Level Settings When you haven t been using BLACKSMITH s front panel controls for about twenty seconds the BLACKSMITH will return to normal mode where the knobs control the primary functions printed in white 10 MEM 1 2 3 BLACKSMITH features three user memories which allow you to effortlessly store and recall your favorite settings OPERATION FRONT PANEL Storing settings is extremely simple Dial in the settings that you like Press and hold one of the MEM buttons for circa two seconds When the MEM button blinks your settings have been stored To recall a MEM setting simply press the corresponding MEM button once What is stored Any parameter that is operated by a light ring knob is stored This means the settings of all front panel controls apart from the Master level the SHIFT and MUTE buttons are stored Why MEM settings Even though many bass players tend to play with the same sound most of the time a lot of them do have a couple of different basses playing styles pickup settings or other factors that require amp settings to be changed We figured that it would be handy to simply push one button instead o
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