Peavey Revolution 9-9880304470, Revolution 112 TransTube User Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the all new Revolution®112 TransTube®Series amplifier. This
amp represents years of research on vacuum tube emulation and channel switching configurations,
resulting in a totally new TransTube package. The preamp has been designed using technology that
redefines tube-like distortion and harmonic generation in solid-state amps.

The T

™

Dynamics circuitry simulates tube power amp compression. This, in combination with reso­nance and presence circuitry, yields the closest tube amp simulation to date. This compression
effect is increased by turning the T™Dynamics control down, which lowers the power level of the
amp.

Using the Revolution®112 with an external 8 ohm speaker, like our 112 SX, increases the power
from 80 to 100 watts. The footswitchable channel selection and the footswitchable effects loop allow
for greater flexibility in performance.

FRONT PANEL
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
HIGH GAIN INPUT (1)

Used for most electric guitars. It is 6 dB louder than Low Gain input.

LOW GAIN INPUT (2)

Provided for instruments that have extremely high outputs, which can result in overdriving
(distorting) the High Gain input. If both inputs are used simultaneously, the output levels are the
same (both are Low Gain).

VOLUME (3)

Controls the volume level of the Clean channel.

BRIGHT SWITCH (4)

Provides a preset boost (6 dB) to treble frequencies. To activate, depress the switch to its “in”
position.

CHANNEL SELECT SWITCH (5)

Allows selection of the Ultra or Clean channel. The “in” position of the switch selects the Ultra
channel and the “out” position selects Clean.

NOTE: Channel selection may also be achieved by the remote footswitch. If remote selection
is desired, the channel switch must be in the “in” position.

LOW, MID, AND HIGH EQ (6)

Passive tone controls that regulate the low, mid, and high frequencies of the Clean channel.

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PRE GAIN (7)

Controls the input volume level of the Lead channel.

THRASH SWITCH (8)

Notches the mid range about 20 dB.

LEAD GAIN SWITCH (9)

Boosts the Lead channel gain. Depress to the “in” position to activate.

POST GAIN (10)

Controls the overall volume level of the Lead channel. The final level adjustment should be made
after the desired sound has been achieved.

PRE GAIN (11)

Controls the input volume level of the Ultra channel.

MID BOOST SWITCH (12)

Provides a preset boost (3 dB) to mid frequencies in Ultra channel.

ULTRA GAIN SWITCH (13)

Boosts the Ultra channel gain. Depress to the “in” position to activate.

POST GAIN (14)

Controls the overall volume level of the Ultra channel. The final level adjustment should be made
after the desired sound has been achieved.

BOTTOM (15)

An active tone control (shelving type ±15 dB) that varies the low frequency boost or cut.

BODY (16)

An active tone control (peak/notch ±15 dB) that varies the mid frequency boost or cut.

EDGE (17)

An active tone control (shelving type ±15 dB) that varies the high frequency boost or cut.

REVERB LEVEL (18)

The Reverb level control determines the amount of delayed (reverb) signal mixed back into the
output.

MASTER LEVEL (19)

Controls overall system level. (Affects all channels)

PRESENCE (20)

Used to fine-tune the high frequency range of the speaker enclosure by varying the damping factor
of the amplifier at high frequencies.

RESONANCE SWITCH (21)

Used to fine-tune the low frequency range of the speaker enclosure by varying the damping factor of
the amplifier between two preset values.

T-DYNAMICS CONTROL (22)

Adjusts the power level of the amplifier from 10 percent to 100 percent power. When set to lower
settings, the power amp compression simulation will be more pronounced.

POWER SWITCH (23)

Depress the switch to the “on” position. The LED will illuminate indicating power is being supplied to
the unit.

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BACK PANEL FEATURES
GROUND SWITCH (24)

Three position rocker-type switch, which, in most applications, should be operated in its center or
zero position. There may be some situations when audible hum and/or noise will come from the
loudspeaker. If this situation arises, position the ground switch to either positive or negative (+ or -)
until the noise is minimized.

Note: Should the noise problem continue, consult your Authorized Peavey Dealer, the Peavey
Factory, or a qualified service technician. THE GROUND SWITCH IS NOT FUNCTIONAL ON

220/240 VOLT MODELS.

AC LINE CORD—120 V PRODUCTS ONLY (25)

For your safety, we have incorporated a three-wire line (mains) cable with proper grounding

facilities. It is not advisable to remove the ground pin under any circumstances. If it is
necessary to use the equipment without proper grounding facilities, suitable grounding adaptors
should be used. Less noise and greatly reduced shock hazard exists when the unit is operated with
the proper grounded receptacles.

(For UK Only) As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

• The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal which is marked
by the letter E or by the earth symbol, or coloured green or green and yellow.

• The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
N or coloured black.

• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected the terminal which is marked with the letter
L or the coloured red.

EXTERNAL SPEAKER JACK (26)

Provided for connection of external speaker cabinet. Minimum external speaker impedance is
8 ohms. Use of an external 8 ohm speaker boosts amp output to 100 watts.

REMOTE FOOTSWITCH JACK (27)

Provided for the connection of the supplied remote footswitch. The footswitch is used to select the
Ultra, Lead, or Clean channel and bypass the EFX Loop. When using remote footswitch, always
insert the plug fully (second click) to ensure proper operation. The proper footswitch is Peavey part
number 90000019.

POWER AMP INPUT (28)

Used to connect Line Level signal to the power amplifier.

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BACK PANEL

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PREAMP OUT (29)

The preamp out can be used to route the amplified signal to a mixing console, tape recorder, etc.
Connect the preamp output using a shielded cable to an input of the tape recorder, mixer, etc. This
patch does not affect the operation of the amplifier.

EFFECTS LEVEL SWITCH (30)

Selects the effects loop operating level: -10 dBV (0.3V RMS) when “out” and 0 dBV (1V RMS) when
“in.”

EFFECTS RETURN (31)

Input for returning signals from external low-level effects or signal processing equipment.

EFFECTS SEND (32)

Output for supplying signals to external low-level effects or signal processing equipment.

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REVOLUTION®112 SPECIFICATIONS

Power Amplifier Section:

The following specs are measured at 1 kHz with the master EQ
set flat at 0 dB, all gain switches in the out position, the main
reverb at 0, nominal signal levels are with channel level controls
set at 5, minimum level are with channel level controls set at 10.

Rated Power and Load:

Power specs measured with T™Dynamics @ 10

80 W RMS into 8 ohms
100 W RMS into 4 ohms

Power @ Clipping: (typically)

(5% THD, 1 kHz, 120 V AC line)

80 W RMS into 8 ohms
100 W RMS into 4 ohms

Frequency Response:

+0/-3 dB 65 Hz to 20 kHz @ 65 W RMS into 8 ohms

Hum and Noise:

Greater than 80 dB below rated power

Power Consumption:

300 W @ 60 Hz, 120 V AC, Domestic
300 W @ 50/60 Hz, 220-230/240 V AC, Export

PREAMP SECTION

The following specs are measured @ 1 kHz with the controls
preset as follows:

Push Bright, Off (Out)
Channel Select Clean (Out)
Low & High @ 10
Mid @ 0
Lead Pre & Post Gain @ 10
Lead Gain & Mid Boost, Off (Out)
Ultra Pre & Post @ 10
Ultra Gain & Mid Boost, Off (Out)
Bottom, Body & Edge @ 0
Reverb @ 0
Master Level @ 10
Normal Levels are with Clean Volume @ 5
Minimum Levels are with Clean Volume @ 10

Preamp High Gain Input:

Impedance: High-Z, 1 M ohm
Nominal Input Level: -15 dBV, 175 mV RMS
Minimum Input Level: -25dBV, 55 mV RMS
Maximum Input Level: 0 dBV, 1 V RMS

Preamp Low Gain Input:

Impedance: High-Z, 44 K ohms
Nominal Input Level: -9 dBV, 350 mV RMS
Minimum Input Level: -19 dBV, 110 mV RMS

Maximum Input Level: 6 dBV, 2 V RMS

Effects Send:

Load Impedance: 1 K Ohms or greater
Nominal Output Level:

Efx. Level switch “out”: -10dBV, 0.3V RMS
Efx. Level switch “in”: 0dBV, 1V RMS

Effects Return:

Impedance: High-Z, 22 K ohms
Designed Input Level:

Efx. Level switch “out”: -10dBV, 0.3V RMS

Efx. Level switch “in”: 0dBV, 1V RMS

(Switching jack provides Effects Send to Effects Return connec­tion when not used)

Preamp Output:

Load Impedance: 1 K ohm or greater
Nominal Output Level: 0 dBV, 1 V RMS

Power Amp Input:

Impedance: High-Z, 25K Ohms
Designed Input Level: 0 dBV, 1 V RMS

(Switching jack provides preamp output to power amp input con­nection when not used)

System Hum and Noise @ Nominal Input Level:

(20 Hz to 20 kHz unweighted)

Greater than 70 dB below rated power

Equalization:

Special Low, Mid, and High passive type EQ

(Clean channel only)
Push Bright: +6 dB @ 2 kHz (Clean channel only)
Special Bottom, Body, and Edge active EQ (Lead and

Ultra channels)
Push Thrash: -12 dB @ 1 kHz (Lead channel)
Push Mid Boost: +3dB @ 1kHz (Ultra channel only)
Push Gain: Increases gain (Lead and Ultra channels)
Presence: +6dB @ 5kHz
Push Resonance: +6 dB @ resonant frequency of cabinet

External Footswitch Functions
(part number 90000019):

Ultra/Lead: Selects Ultra or Lead channel
Bypass/Clean: Lead and Ultra channel defeat

(with front panel Channel switch “in”)

Select Effects: Effects loop bypass

Dimensions and Weight:

20.0” H x 23.5” W x 11.375” D
(50.8 cm x 59.7 cm x 28.9 cm)

45.9 lbs. (20.8 kg)

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CLEAN

HIGH

PRE GAIN
LEAD

PUSH
THRASH

LO MID HI

TONE

POST

LEAD

BOT. BODY EDGE

EQUALIZATION

EFX
LEVEL

EFX.
SEND

EFX. BYPASS

FOOT
SWITCH

RETURN

EFX.

REVERB

LEVEL

PREAMP
OUT

POWER
AMP IN

POST

ULTRA

PUSH
MID
BOOST

SPEAKER

EXTERNAL
SPEAKER

PRESENCE

MASTER
LEVEL

T.DYNAMICS

REVOLUTION
BLOCK DIAGRAM
(FLOWCHART)

POWER
AMP

INPUTS

1st

PUSH
BRIGHT

RESONANCE

VOLUME
CLEAN

FOOT
SWITCH

PUSH
CHANNEL

GAIN STAGE

CLEAN/ULTRA

SWITCH LOGIC

PUSH
GAIN

ULTRA

ULTRA

PREGAIN

ULTRA

SWITCH

FOOT

SWITCH
LOGIC

LEAD/

PUSH
GAIN

LEAD

GAIN AMP

REVOLUTION®112

BLOCK DIAGRAM

(FLOWCHART)