Hartke Bass Attack 2 User Manual

Owner's Manual

Important Safety Information

FCC Notice

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 a residential installation. 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.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in
accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling. Private household in the 28 member states of the EU, in Switzerland

and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).
For Countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for a correct method of disposal. By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product
undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

Keep these instructions.
Follow all instructions and heed all warnings.
Do not place near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers,or appliances which produce heat.
Guard against objects or liquids entering the enclosure.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage. Always be sure to practice “safe listening.”

Samson Technologies Corp.
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45 Gilpin Avenue Hauppauge, New York 11788-8816
Phone: 1-800-3-SAMSON (1-800-372-6766) Fax: [phone]
www.hartke.com

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing one of the most useful tools a bass player can own, the Hartke Bass Attack 2! The Bass Attack 2 is a
serious preamp and direct box that provides dual functionality by incorporating great front-end tone shaping, along with a super-clean
balanced output to send to your recorder or Front-Of-House mixer.

The Bass Attack 2 has three stages to shape your sound, including an EQ section, Hartke’s famous Shape Circuit, and an overdrive
that can go from a little bit of warmth to monstrous distortion. The Bass Attack 2 has extensive input and output connectors including
1/4” inputs, balanced XLR Direct Output and 1/4” Parallel Output, providing maximum flexibility for connecting to an amplifier, mixer
and recorder. The Bass Attack 2 is perfectly at home in the studio or on the road. In fact, the zinc die cast enclosure ensures solid
performance from night-to-night and venue-to-venue. Whether you are recording or playing live, the Bass Attack 2 will give you the sound
you’ve been looking for.

In these pages, you’ll find descriptions of the many features of the Bass Attack 2 bass preamp pedal as well as instructions for setting
up and using the pedal. You’ll also find a warranty card enclosed—please don’t forget to follow the instructions so that you can receive
online technical support and so we can send you updated information about these and other Hartke products in the future. Also, be sure
to check out our website hartke.com for complete information about our full product line.

We recommend you keep the following records for reference, as well as a copy of your sales receipt.

Serial number: _________________________

Date of purchase: _________________________

With proper care and maintenance, your Bass Attack 2 will operate trouble-free for many years. Should your Bass Attack 2 ever require
servicing, a Return Authorization (RA) number must be obtained before shipping your unit to Hartke. Without this number, the unit
will not be accepted. Please call Samson at 1-800-372-6766 for an RA number prior to shipping your unit. Please retain the original
packing materials and, if possible, return the unit in its original carton. If your Bass Attack 2 was purchased outside of the United
States, contact your local distributor for warranty details and service information.

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