Markbass Super Booster User Manual

v. 8.may.2009
owner’s manual
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions;
2) Keep these instructions;
3) Heed all warnings;
4) Follow all instructions;
6) Clean only with dry cloth;
7) Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat;
9) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus;
10) Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer;
11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time;
12) Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, or when the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped;
13) “Warning: to reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture; and objects lled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus”;
14) The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible;
15) The power cord must be unplugged prior to servicing.
1. PRÉCAUTIONS D’EMPLOI
1) Lire ces instructions;
2) Conserver ces instructions;
3) Suivre tous les conseils d’utilisations;
4) Suivre toutes les instructions;
5) Ne pas utiliser cet appareil au bord de l’eau;
6) Nettoyer uniquement avec un chion humide;
7) Ne pas bloquer le système de ventilation. Installer conformément aux instructions du fabricant;
8) Ne pas installer l’appareil près d’une source de chaleur tel qu’un radiateur, un fourneau, ou bien un autre appareil qui produit de la chaleur;
9) Protéger le cordon d’alimentation an qu’il ne soit pas piétiné ou écrasé tout particulièrement au niveau des ches, des prises de courant femelles, et des parties qui sortent de l’appareil;
10) Utiliser uniquement les accessoires recommendés par le fabricant;
11) Ne pas branché l’appareil en cas d’orage accompagné d’éclairs. Le débrancher en cas de non utilisation prolongée;
12) S’adresser à un service assistance agréé si l’appareil a subi des dommages, si le cordon d’alimentation ou la che a été endommagé, si un liquide a été renversé sur l’appareil ou bien si un object est tombé dans l’appareil, si ce dernier a été exposé à la pluie ou à l’humidité, s’il ne fonctionne pas correctement ou s’il est tombé;
13) “Avertissant: pour réduire le risque du feu ou de décharge électrique, n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou l’humidité et les objets remplis de liquides; tels que des vases, ne devraient pas être placés sur cet appareil”;
14) La prise de courant doit être installée près de l’appareil et doit être facilement accessible;
15) La che principale doit être débranchée avant toute opération d’entretien.
MORE INFORMATION For warranty and service information, please contact your local Markbass distributor (contact information available at www.markbass.it). For more technical information, please visit us at www.markbass.it and ll out the form on the Contact Us page. We hope you enjoy your eect pedal and use it to make great music!
“The Lightning Flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product enclosure that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk of shock to persons.”
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“The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.”
2. CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3 FUNCTION OVERVIEW 4 CONNECTIONS 4 GETTING STARTED 5 SETTING IDEAS / USER SETTING CHART 5 TECHNICAL SPECS 5 GRAPHS 5
Congratulations on your purchase of the Markbass Super Booster!
You can add pure, EQ-neutral gain ranging from 0dB to 14dB, simply by turning the level boost knob. This feature can be used in any application where you require extra gain—for example, adding a subtle volume boost for a solo. Not only designed for bass, this pedal can also be used with guitars or any acoustic or electric instruments, in either live or studio applications, thanks to its professional-grade onboard active DI. The Super Booster is not only a simple volume booster; it also features the two trademark Markbass VLE and VPF lters, which allow you to change the character of your sound to suit a wide variety of musical styles! This manual will help you get the most out of your Super Booster pedal. If you have any questions after reading it, please feel free to contact our Online Customer Service Department at info@markbass.it. Thank you again, and enjoy your Super Booster!
3. INTRODUCTION
For many Markbass amp users, the VLE and VPF lters are the only EQ knobs they turn! This pedal allows anyone to add these two magic lters to their sound! Even if you already have the lters on your amp, the pedal gives you footswitch control and greater exibilty. The VLE ( Vintage Loudspeaker Emulator) is an adjustable shelf that lters out high frequencies to give you a mellower, less modern sound: it’s especially useful for acoustic and older styles of music. As you turn it up, a wider and wider range of high frequencies gets cut. The VPF (Variable Pre-shape Filter) boosts lows and highs, and cuts mids; this lter has very powerful uses for rock music, slap bass and pick playing. The SUPER BOOSTER also gives you a clean Boost, very handy for helping you stand out when taking a solo! The pedal also features an onboard active DI output and true/buered bypass circuitry.
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