The compression level control adjusts the degree of compression applied
to the bass signal. For this to function correctly the input level must be
correctly set as described in the input control section above. When the
input level is correctly set there will be hardly any difference in volume
between compression in and compression out. This is because the
RM automatically compensates for the reduction in level that would be
apparent when compression is added by increasing the overall gain to
restore the volume to its pre compression level, because of this you may
notice an increase in background noise with high compression settings.
Compression is switched in/out with the push button adjacent to the
compression level control.
Overdrive
This is a valve/tube emulated overdrive that is variable from a slight ‘edge’
or ‘warmth’ through to a fairly aggressive overdrive/distortion effect. The
actual degree of overdrive applied to the bass signal is also dependent
on the setting of the input level control. The higher this is set, the greater
level of overdrive can be applied using the overdrives own rotary control.
Overdrive can be switched in with the push button above and to the
right of the overdrive rotary control. The amount of drive applied to the
overdrive circuit is adjusted using this rotary control. The over-driven bass
signal is applied in parallel with the dry bass signal to ensure you never
lose the full bottom end from your bass. Overdrive is situated after the
compression allowing for a sustained over-driven bass signal to be pro-
duced by adding a degree of compression along with the overdrive itself.
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Sub harmonics
This section produces sub harmonics an octave below the notes being
played. The level of these sub harmonics relative to the straight bass
sound can be adjusted using the level control. This is very effective in
thickening the sound and you will nd in use that only a small degree
of this lower octave is required to really ll out the sound and provide a
character that is not possible by any other means.
The degree of sub harmonics is also dependant on the setting of the bass
control.
Sub harmonics are switched in/out with the push button below and to the
left of the sub harmonics level control.
Output level
The output control adjusts the overall level of the amplier. Adjust this for
your preferred overall stage playing volume.
Line Mix
The line mix is an output control adjusts the overall level of the amplier
vs the Line input signal. Adjust this for your preferred overall mix if using
a line input such as a backing track.
D.I.
A balanced D.I. Is provided on the rear panel xlr socket. This provides a
post E.Q. Post effects signal.
The output signal from this xlr socket is set to a level and impedance suit-
able for connecting directly into a balanced microphone input of a mixing
desk for either direct injection into the pa system or for recording.
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