400rb Operating Instuctions

Operating
Instructions
400RB
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other than the recommended fuse.
Operating Instructions 120V operation - replace with type 3AG4A
240V operation - replace with type 3AG2A
400RB
MAINTENANCE
Your new amplifier is rugged. It was built to give you a lifetime
THE BASICS of trouble-free operation if it is operated in accordance with the
Your new 400RB represents the latest advances that technol- instructions above. The only maintenance required is cleaning.
ogy has to offer. It was designed to provide the widest possible We recommend a soft damp cloth and mild soap for cleaning the
range of usable sounds. The combination of three voicing filters outside surfaces. If you are going to pack your amplifier around
with four bands of active EQ is unbeatable for flexibility and a lot, we recommend a road case to protect it from scratches and
ease of operation. This amplifier has many features, all of which road wear.
are described here. A careful examination of this manual will
help you to get the most from them.
INPUT SECTION
Setting up your Sound
This section contains the 1/4'' input jack and the input attenuator.
With the attenuator out the maximum input level is 1Vrms (3V Your amplifier is designed to sound about right with the tone
P-P). For larger input signals the input attenuator should be set. controls set flat (5). We therefore recommend you start with the
This reduces the gain of the input stage by 10 dB, increasing the EQ set flat and the voicing filters out.
input head room to 3V rms (10 P-P).
Helpful Hints
EFFECTS LOOP 1. Don't be afraid to experiment with the EQ on your bass first.
Located on the rear panel, it is provided for the insertion of Make sure that you have as close to the sound you want
effects. It is post EQ but pre boost and master. Using standard from your bass before adjusting the EQ on your amp.
guitar cords connect the effects input to the send and the effects 2. Set your playing level first. You may want to push up your
output to the return. The boost and master controls will effect volume and boost levels while dropping back the master.
any signal put into the return jack. The level is 1.5V rms (4.5V This will give a fatter sound but can add distortion. Some
P-P) into 100K ohm. players find this desirable, you will have to be the judge.
For the cleanest possible sound, operate the master on 10
(max). The boost control is footswitchable and can act as a
DIRECT OUT pre-set volume. The L.E.D. next to the boost control
This output will put 500mv into 600 ohms unbalanced. It can be indicated that boost is on.
used with a direct box or can be connected directly to the high 3. Once your basic levels are set, work with the voicing filters.
"Z" input of a mixer. The Lo Cut is a bass roll off and is used to control stage
rumble at high volume. Mid Cut puts a notch at about
500hz giving a mellow round sound. Hi Boost adds edge
and definition.
4. Having set your levels and filters, you are ready to fine tune
your tone. This is an involved procedure requiring you to
use your ears to tell you what is right. We have broken the
sound spectrum into four basic bands and provided active
controls for each. Adjustment procedures are repetitive and
require patience.
TREBLE : Boost and cut at 4khz, will add or remove

SPEAKERS edge and definition.
Two Speaker jacks are provided on the rear panel and will accept
a total load of 4 ohms. Lower impedances should not be used. HIGH MID : Boost and cut at 1khz. There is a lot of
This unit can drive one four ohm speaker or two eight ohm sound in this band, it works on the lower
speakers, maximum. Higher impedances such as eight or sixteen harmonics of your instrument and affects the
ohms are acceptable. No damage will result from operating the punch of your sound.
amplifier with the speaker disconnected.
LOW MID : Boost and cut at 250hz. Basically this
POWER SWITCH band affects the body of your sound.
The power switch and associated pilot light are located in the
lower right hand corner of the front panel. BASS : Boost and cut at 60hz. Affects only the bottom
end and will be used to account for varying
FUSE room accoustics.
Located on the rear panel, never operate this amplifier with any

Specifications
Normal Gain
Sensitivity 2mv rms
Max Level 1V rms
Impedance 1M ohm
-10dB Gain
Sensitivity 6mv rms
Max Level 3V rms
Impedance 1M ohm
Effects Send
Level 1.5Vrms (boost off)
Load Impedance 100k ohm min
Effects Return
Level 1.5Vrms (boost off)
Impedance 40k ohm
Direct
Level 500mVrms
Impedance Min 600 ohm
Speakers Max
8 ohm 2 max
4 ohm 1 max
Power
8 ohm 125w
4 ohm 200w
Boost Preset Switch to ground

Shipping Weight 14 lbs.
Dimensions 3½''height x 17¼'' width x 9 '' depth

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