Mini MEGA® Bass Amplifier
Operating
Manual
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FCC/ICES Compliancy Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada license exempt RSS Standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, that may cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’lndustrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) I’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) I’utilisateur de I’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Warning:Changes or modifications to the equipment not approved by Peavey Electronics Corp. can void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
Note – 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 and 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.
Caution
The equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
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Mini MEGA® Bass Amplifier
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Peavey® MiniMEGA™ bass head! You have made a wise decision! This compact amplifier will absolutely rattle your teeth! Delivering power and tone not available in any other micro bass head, the MiniMEGA features 1,000 Watts of power and produces incredibly full and rich sound in a compact package. Weighing in at only 9 lbs., the MiniMEGA is the new go-to amplifier for bassists of any style. With a Class-D power section designed specifically for bass amplifiers, the MiniMEGA brings a thundering low-end to your bass mix that you can feel as well as hear.
The advantages of this amp, however, go well beyond the power section. Peavey’s proprietary KOSMOS® bass enhancement, for example, provides increased bass impact, while the exclusive psychoacoustic low end enhancement adds bass without overburdening speakers– a testament to Peavey’s technology-driven innovation. The MiniMEGA also contains other modern features such as built in compression and a 4-band EQ with quasi-parametric mids. Complete with an effects loop, gain control, crunch button, tuner output, customizable backlighting and more; the MiniMEGA contains everything necessary for today’s professional bass player. Ideal for use in any live or studio setting, the back panel of the MiniMEGA has all the connectivity necessary to patch in effects, or connect to a sound reinforcement system.
We encourage you to read this manual in order to get the most out of your MiniMega. Included in this manual is a description of the layout and a Quick Start Guide. The Quick Start Guide will help you discover all of the features and possibilities of this amplifier.
Features:
•Gain control with crunch button
•Built-in optical compressor with defeat switch
•4 band EQ with Punch and Bright switches
•Mid controls feature quasi-parametric control with narrow Q controls
•Built-in KOSMOS® with Psycho and Sub controls
•Master volume with mute control
•1/8" headphone output
•2 Speakon outputs
•Tuner output
•Effects loop
•DI output with XLR & 1/4" outs. DI pre-post switch, ground lift and Pad controls
•MIDI footswitch input
•Auxillary input
•User-definable control surface color lighting
VENTILATION: For proper ventilation, allow 12" clearance from the nearest combustible surface.
All vents should have a minimum of 2" of free air space so air can flow thru the unit freely for proper cooling.
Front Panel Layout
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1Instrument Input
1/4" input jack-- plug instrument cable into this jack.
2Gain Control
This knob controls input sensitivity of the preamp, whereas the Volume knob controls the output level of the preamp.
3Optical Compression Control
This knob controls the level of compression of the instrument signal (i.e. the farther right you turn the knob, the less dynamic range you will have between your loudest and quietest notes). See Hints section for more info.
4Low EQ
This detented knob provides a shelving tone control for low frequencies and provides cut/boost of +/-15 dB. The center point is flat. The center frequency is 40 Hz. -3 dB shelf corner frequency is 80Hz.
5Low Mid Filter
The LO MID filter provides +/-15 dB of boost/cut to frequency centers between 200 – 800 Hz. In general, this filter will be most useful in adjusting the overall tone of your bass and also how you sit in the mix. For example, if you want a smooth vintage bass tone, try setting the frequency ring to about 250Hz, and apply a little bit of cut using the filter gain knob. On the other hand, if you want an aggressive rock tone, try setting the frequency ring to 800Hz and then apply a little bit of boost to the filter gain knob. If you need more “cut” through a mix, try setting the frequency ring to 400 Hz and apply boost.
6High Mid Filter
The HI MID filter provides +/-15 dB of boost/cut to frequency centers between 800 Hz – 3.2 KHz. In general, this filter will be most useful in adjusting the overall “character” of the bass tone. Examples include, accentuating pick or slap/pop attack, increasing/decreasing string/fret noise, and dialing in the tone of played harmonics.
7High EQ
This knob provides a shelving tone control for high frequencies and cut/boost of +/-15dB. The center point is flat and the frequency is 8 KHz. -3dB; the shelf corner frequency is 5 KHz.
8Kosmos
One of the exciting features of the miniMEGA™ is the inclusion of Peavey's patented KOSMOS® bass enhancement technology. The miniMEGA has two separate Kosmos processors combinded into one, giving you maximum bass performance from an array of large and small speaker cabinets. The Kosmos controls are stacked concentrically with Kosmos A controlled by outer wheel and Kosmos C by the inner knob. For a detailed description of the applications of the Kosmos Bass Enchancement feature, see the Hints section of this manual.
Front Panel cont.
9Volume
This knob controls the overall volume of the amplifier.
10Headphone jack
1/8" headphone output for personal monitoring.
11Crunch Button
Depressing this button activates the Crunch effect, which boosts the amp's gain enough to overdrive the preamp. When activated, you can adjust the Gain control to dial in the desired amount of saturation. This effect is also footswitchable. For a more detailed explanation of the effect, see the Hints section.
12Compression Enable Button
This button activates the optical compression effect. This effect is also footswitchable. See detailed explanation of the effect in the Hints section.
13Punch Effect Button
This effect adds a +4 dB boost to the low end of the bass spectrum; it give punch and attack to the low notes. For a more detailed explanation of the effect, see the Hints section.
14Narrow Q Preset Buttons
This amplifier features two filter presets or Q configurations that narrow the bandwidth. Pressing these buttons activates the filter preset. For a more detailed explanation of the effect, see the Hints section.
15Bright Button
This button gives a +10dB boost to the high end of the frequency, and allows the bass to cut through the mix more efficiently.
16Kosmos Bass Enhancement Button
This button activates the Kosmos Bass Enhancement technology, adding additional presense and punch to the sound coming from the speaker. This effect is also footswitchable. For a more detailed explanation of the effect, see the Hints section.
17Mute Button
This button mutes the signal to the speaker. This feature is convenient for tuning on-the-fly and is footswitchable.
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