iSP Technologies BASS VECTOR Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION

Tired of the limited performance of 4 x 10 bass cabinets? ISP Technologies has
taken a different approach to the modern bass guitar system. Combining the

low frequency extension that only an 18” driver can achieve with the natural,
extended (but not brittle) highs of dual 8” drivers, the Bass Vector cabinet
achieves a balance of depth, impact, and definition that makes 4 x 10’s sound

lifeless in comparison! At low frequencies, a single Bass Vector exceeds the
output of a typical 4 x 10 cabinet by 4 dB or more at 40Hz.

Available in active and passive versions, a single active cabinet delivers 600
watt RMS to its speakers. When an additional passive cabinet is connected, the
amplifier delivers a total of 1000 watt RMS to the two cabinets. Adding
additional active and passive cabinets can further increase the total system
power. There is a limit of one passive cabinet per active cabinet.

The ISP Beta Bass Preamplifier is the ideal ‘head’ for the system, or the active

cabinet can be used with other bass heads when driven from their line output,
and the passive cabinet can be driven from virtually any powered bass head.

The high performance 18” driver is complemented by an advanced cabinet

design featuring optimum volume and a large, deep tuned port. This helps to
minimize the non-linear behavior and reduced low frequency output that small
ports produce. The cabinet is tour grade, with Baltic birch plywood
construction, dadoed joints, extremely durable rubberized polyurethane finish,
metal handles and casters.

PRO VERSION

The ‘Pro’ version takes this concept to the ultimate by the use of a cutting-edge
technology, ultra-high excursion, 1100 watt rms 18” driver, and dedicating the
entire 1000 watt amplifier to driving a single cabinet. The output is increased

by 2 to 3 dB over the standard Bass Vector, and simply leaves standard 4 x 10’s

in the dust, typically exceeding their output at 40 Hz by 6 dB or more at high
volumes.

Want more output? The total system power can be further increased by adding
additional active cabinets. The line-array topology allows for stacking up to 4

cabinets, keeping the 8” drivers in a vertical line for the best horizontal

dispersion of the highs.

PRECAUTIONS

NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE
YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDELING.

All warnings on this equipment and in the operation instructions should be
adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed.

Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall onto and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any openings.

The power cord should be unplugged from the outlet when the unit is left
unused for a long period of time.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD
BE SERVICED BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNELL ONLY. DO NOT MAKE
ANY INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY
TIME. DO NOT TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY
TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT, AND MAY CAUSE A SHOCK HAZZARD.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

This unit requires connection to a 120-volt AC outlet. Do not cut or disconnect
the ground pin on the power cord. Do not attempt to connect this unit to any
power source other than the specified 120VAC.