Aguilar DB 599 User manual

Aguilar Musical Instruments LLC
599 Broadway, 7th fl.
NY, NY 10012
www.aguilaramp.com
DB 599
The DB 599 bass compressor gives bassists the ability to control their dynamics in a
simple and compact format. Tailored around the specific needs of bass players, the DB
599 utilizes musically appropriate compression ratios and attack / release parameters
to make dialing in your compressed tone a breeze. Simply add in the desired amount
of compression with the COMP knob, use the GAIN control to adjust your volume,
and take your bass sound to the next level –that’s it!
Features:
•Simple two-knob interface
•Bass appropriate compression ratios and attack / release parameters that
sound natural and musical
•Studio-quiet with no artifacts
•9-volt power supply required

Owner’s Manual
Manual Version 1.0
I. Functions
COMP: Controls the amount of compression. For more compression, turn clockwise,
for less turn counter clockwise. At it’s furthest left, your signal is uncompressed.
GAIN: Controls the amount of make-up gain. As you turn up the COMP control your
overall output will decrease. Use the GAIN control to add back lost output level.
ENGAGE: Toggles between on and off. The blue LED indicates that the effect is on.
:denotes ¼” input and output jacks. The input jack is located on the right-hand
side panel and labeled with an arrow pointing towards the pedal. The output jack is
located on the left-hand side panel and it is labeled with an arrow pointing away from
the pedal.
DC: This is a standard 2.1mm DC jack. The center terminal polarity is negative.
II. Specifications:
Current consumption:………………….6.5mA
Input impedance: ...................................1MΩ (Effect On)
Output impedance: ................................600 Ω
External DC Power: …………………...9-10VDC, center terminal negative
Dimensions: …………………………. 3.65” x 1.5” x 1.25”
III. Warranty Information
The DB 599is covered under limited warranty against defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of 3 years. This warranty is non-transferable. The
warranty period starts from the date of purchase from an authorized Aguilar dealer.
Please retain your sales receipt as it is necessary to obtain warranty service. Before
sending your unit to Aguilar for repair, you must receive a return authorization
number from us. Please contact us via email (tech[email protected]om). Do not
send any products to us without first receiving a return authorization from Aguilar.
You are responsible for all shipping charges. You must ship the unit to us freight
prepaid. We will return the unit to you freight collect. Aguilar Musical Instruments
LLC is not responsible for shipping damage, either to or from our service center.
Claims must be filed with the carrier. The only company in the USA authorized to
perform work under this warranty is Aguilar Musical Instruments LLC of New York,
NY.
Warranty service outside the USA: Warranty Service may be different in your
country. Please contact the Aguilar distributor in your country for terms and
procedures.
IV. Environmental Protection
This symbol means that used electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
should not be disposed of with household waste. Please contact your local
authority or retailer for further information on nearest WEEE collection
center and recycling advice.