Ashdown ORIGINal HEAD User manual

ASHDOWN ORIGINAL HEAD USER GUIDE
The Origin clinches the key fundamentals of everything that makes a great bass amp. This
lightweight, portable and stripped back bass amp head takes Ashdown back to the Origin of their
Tone.
Starting from the top, a passive/active switch determines the whether the amp is being used with
a high or low output instrument and sets a clear signal path to the input control. From here, the
player can ne-tune their input level using Ashdown’s trademark VU meter, which takes pride of
place at the very centre of the amp head.
Simple yet Powerful EQ
With the signal at its optimal level, you then hit a dened set of features designed enhance your
tone. The Origin features a tried and tested 5-band EQ, controlling your traditional bass, middle
and treble with a lo-mid and hi-mid sitting comfortably either side of the variable middle control.
The additional Shape control further sculpts your tone, lifting the frequencies that really count –
like a smiley face on a graphic equalizer.
Tonally Connected
The output control regulates the output volume of the amp and wrapping up the features on the
front panel is an easy to reach DI output, as well as an independent FX send and return, which
allows the amp to set a very clear signal path with no interruptions.
Create the Perfect Rig
To the rear of this condensed unit is a very well considered headphone out, which doubles this
gig-ready head as a great home practice device. 2 x jack speaker outputs with a minimum 4 ohm
load provides exible partnering options with Ashdown’s existing range of bass cabinets.

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Ready for the Road
The Origin is a rugged little go-getter, using scuff proof paint over its steel chassis. Retaining a
nice yet practical weight to it, with quality feeling control pots, The Origin is built to last a lifetime.
Offered with a 5 year warranty, The Origin comes complete with auto protect voltage for global
touring musicians and an adaptive temperature controlled fan for road and studio use.
Front Panel:
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Front Panel:
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FX-RTN - FX loop return jack socket.
2-
FX-SEND - FX loop send jack socket.
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IN - Instrument Input Jack
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SHAPE - Push Button - Enables a pre shape
scoop to the tone before the EQ.
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PASSIVE/ACTIVE - Push Button - Passive or
active instrument -15dB input PAD.
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INPUT - Roatery Control - Adjust the input lev-
vvel depending on your choise of instrument.
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VU METER - Input level meter for input signal
monitoring.
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OUTPUT - Roatery control - Set the overall
output of your amp.
9-
DI OUT - Balanced XLR Di Output
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SAFE - LED - Safe operation indicator
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PROTECT - LED - Saftey percaution indicator.
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EQ - A 5 band comprehenives EQ sction.
Including roatery controls for Bass, Lo-Mid,
Middle, Hi-Mid and Treble.

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Rear Panel:
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PHONES - Headphone 3.5mm Jack
Output
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2 x Jack Speaker outputs
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MAINS - Power input for use with
supplied power cable.
Rear Panel:
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