User manual HUGHES & KETTNER BASSKICK 505

[. . . ] The DYNACLIP power amp circuitry kicks in at higher volume levels, adding some "tube growl" to your bass tone. The BassKick's speaker output circuit is muted automatically when this jack is accessed. SOUNDMATRIX: Use this rotary pot to dial in diverse basic sounds. MID FREQ: Use this knob to select the mid-range frequency you want to tune. The frequency you select via this control is then modified by any adjustment you make via the MID LEVEL control. TREBLE: Controls the upper frequencies and subsequently the crispness and overtone content in your bass sound. For a warmer sound, this control is situated right after the input stage in the signal chain. [. . . ] In this case, you should occasionally switch the SOUNDMATRIX on to compare sounds to ensure the best results when you do select another sound during your set. Two factors have a major influence on the sound of your BassKick's 1. The gain setting: The BassKick preamp's response depends largely on the type of instrument you are using, its pickups, and its output signal level. The SATURATION LED is a tool that helps you adjust the gain properly for a given instrument. When this LED illuminates, your amp will deliver a slightly overdriven, tube-like tone. If the LED illuminates with every note you play, the BassKick's preamp is saturated. In this case, adjust the gain and/or treble controls to a lower setting. The midrange setting: The following procedure is especially effective for dialing in the desired midrange tone: - To tune the midrange, turn the MID LEVEL control all the way up so you can hear the desired frequency bandwidth properly. Yqu will hear a wah-wah effect as you are turning the knob; the selected frequency range is also amplified. - Now you can use the MID LEVEL control to amplify or attentuate the desired frequency range. If you leave the MID LEVEL control in the 12 o'clock position for a given frequency, that frequency will not be influenced. 3. 3 THE BASSKICK 505 TWEETER The BassKick combo is equipped with a 15" woofer and a dynamic tweeter. This tweeter is precision-tuned to produce contemporary bass sounds replete with loads of upper register harmonics. The"TREBLE" control's center frequency was selected to enable you to dial in exactly the amount of brilliance you want in your sound. You can also activate and deactivate the tweeter as desired via the "HF-HORN ON/OFF" switch. The switch is located on the right side of the combo, above the speaker, and is accessible through an opening in the speaker grille. 4. 0 SERVICE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE The BassKick amps do not require service of any type. - Ensure all peripheral devices, cords and cables are in a state of good repair. Defective speaker cables (shorted cables, loose connections) are by far the most common cause of power amp failure. - Ensure air can circulate around your amp's ribbed ventilation ducts, especially when you have installed the amp in a rack. - Avoid mechanical shocks and exposure to extreme heat, dust and especially moisture. -When connecting peripheral devices, always heed the proper safety precautions. [. . . ] - The connected device's input circuit is unbalanced and an electrical or magnetic field is causing interference. Use a balanced input or situate the cables to reduce interference to a minimum. Do not sever the ground of the connected devices under any circumstances!Attempt to solve the problem by severing the ground on one side of the balanced cable you are using to connect the devices (line cable). [. . . ]