Ashly BP-41E User's Manual
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1. O ewe vk input A f it age Ae input 6 Avi Be an Boas Nid shly s BP 41E Bass Preamp is a sophisticated system with all of a W its controls features and param eters designed specifically for contemporary bass players It is more powerful more versatile and simpler to operate than any other system The BP 41E gives you a pair of switchable inputs which allow you to connect two instru ments simultaneously eliminating the cum bersome task of plugging and unplugging during a performance A pad is provided on one of the inputs facilitating the connection of high output instruments such as an active bass or a bass synthesizer The Gain control provides a means of adjusting the input level to the BP 41E allow ing you to match the output level of your instrument to the nominal OdBv operating level of the unit The Stage control adjusts the overall volume output of the unit to the Crossover output and the Stage Amp output Clip lights for the Gain and Stage controls indicate when the input or output signals are too hot and approaching clipping This sys tem gives you with the ability to generate the cleanest signal possible The BP 41E features a built in two way Electronic Crossover for bass players who prefer to use bi amplified equipment The Frequency control selects the desired crossover point while the Balance control determines the ratio of lows to highs being sent to the respective drivers To rout2. e the signal to a mixing board an active balanced Direct Output is supplied through a 3 pin XLR MIC or Line level selectable or a 1 4 TRS jack Line level only A Mute Switch permits you to shut off the Direct Output while a flashing LED reminds you of its off status Stage and Crossover outputs remain on allowing you to tune or rehearse without being fed to the mix ing console and a Pre Post switch lets you take the Direct feed from either before or after the EQ and Effects Loop sections Three types of equalization are furnished providing total control over your sound A gs EALAN hae ae sf ca Ke ye e hay RA a Mtb JA vis 40 PARAMETRIC nu CROSSOVER 38 Sio PEQ E i aot 9 aa A Sena aL Loop iral Nn we Trobila Proquency Presence Boost switch activates a voicing cir cuit designed expressly for the BP 41E which adds both warmth and brightness to your sound while an LED lets you know that i s engaged The Equalization Section con trols standard EQ functions Bass Mid and Treble controls are peak dip filter types each adjustable over a wide range and tuned to musically useful center frequencies Finally the switchable Parametric EQ is a single band equalizer that allows you to tune your sound with greater accuracy than fixed fre quency controls The Frequency control tunes the exact center frequency you wish to adjust while the Level control determines the overall boost cut at t
3. hat frequency A two position Q adjust switch changes the filter shape from very broad to very narrow permit ting you to target or notch the selected fre quency or to smooth around it for more subtle control The flexibility that this equal ization system provides gives you the ability to emulate virtually any sound or to create the sound that s just right for your unique style of playing For bass players who use outboard effects Ashly has included a switchable Effects Loop at the most useful spot in the signal chain after the preamplifier section and before the final output section A Send jack feeds the input of the effects device and the Return jack receives the output of the effects device inserting it into the preamp s audio chain A front panel Effects Loop switch controls whether or not the loop is engaged A rear panel Level switch lets you set up the gain structure of the effects loop to match your signal processing equipment OdBv for pro style rack mounted effects and 20dBv for foot pedal type effects Additionally a gutsy built in Headphone output gives you the ability to privately moni tor your performance The Ashly BP 41E Bass Preamplifier is the ultimate performance tool for all bass players who desire professional control over their playing environment Plus the BP 41E like all Ashly products is now covered by our exclu sive five year worry free warranty Bass Preamplifier
4. model BP 41E rhs seh a FROQUENCY ee OONCO Specifications Suggested Hookup EFFECTS LOOP EALMAN ASHLY BP 41E DIRECT CROSSOVER STAGE AMP OUT OUT OUTPUT i f a Fy i 1 1 OO 4 k SS MID HI AMP AY OG 7ooooooo8 LX NUU oo TH NS LOW AMP Ashly Audio Inc Since 1972 1990 Ashly Audio
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