Ashdown BASS EXCHANGE User manual

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BASS EXCHANGE USER GUIDE
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USER GUIDE
BASS EXCHANGE
The pedal is provided with the following inputs and outputs:
INPUT 1 is the main master input
INPUT 2 is a secondary input
OUTPUT 1 is the master output for connection to the following
equipment ( ie an amplier)
OUTPUT 2 is a secondary output, this is isolated for connection to a
second amplier, or by depressing the “Bal/Norm switch can be turned
into an isolated Balanced TRS output for connection to a desk or
recording software etc.
On the rear panel is a FUNCTION switch, which the switch OUT the
footswitch toggles BETWEEN inputs 1 and 2. With the switch engaged
the footswitch turns BOTH 1 and 2 on/off.
THE FRONT PANEL
The front panel features 2 level adjusters and 2 level meters, each meter
indicates the relative level of the respective channel.
Each channel should be adjusted so that under normal usage the meter
indicates an average level of -4db. When set like this the output signal will
be the same magnitude as the input signal

USER GUIDE
BASS EXCHANGE
There are also 2 extra switches, the rst is the “SELCT MODE”
This controls the routing of the signals from the two input channels 1 and 2
In Position 1+2 the two inputs are routed to BOTH outputs and in 1 or 2
position.
Channel 1 in is routed to Output 1 and Channel 2 is routed to output 2
Using the Bass Exchange pedal.
1/ 2 Instruments, 1 Amplier
Connect instruments to Inputs 1 and 2
Function switch OUT
Select Mode IN (1+2)
Amplier connected to Output 1.
Using the footswitch select the instrument to be played, the respective
meter will illuminate adjust the level.
Select the other channel and adjust for a similar level.
Now you are ready to go simply press the footswitch to effect the instrument
change.
The second output can be used to drive a second amplier or used as a DI.

USER GUIDE
BASS EXCHANGE
1/ 2 Instruments, 2 Ampliers
Connect instruments to Inputs 1 and 2
Function switch OUT
Select Mode OUT (1or2)
Amplier connected to Output 1
Second amplier connected to Output 2 BAL/Norm switch out
Using the footswitch select the instrument to be played, the respective
meter will illuminate adjust the level
Select the other channel and adjust for a similar level
Now you are ready to go simply press the footswitch to effect the
instrument changeand simultaneous amplier change
1 Instrument, 2 Ampliers
Connect instrument to Inputs 1 ( I this case the Input 1 is also routed
through input 2 )
Function switch OUT
Select Mode OUT (1or2)
Amplier connected to Output 1
Second amplier connected to Output 2 BAL/Norm switch out
Using the footswitch select the instrument to be played, the respective
meter will illuminate adjust the level
Select the other channel and adjust for a similar level
Now you are ready to go simply press the footswitch to effect the
amplier change

USER GUIDE
BASS EXCHANGE
Boost pedal
Connect instrument to Inputs 1 ( I this case the Input 1 is also routed
through input 2 )
Function switch OUT
Select Mode In (1+2)
Amplier connected to Output 1
The second output can be used to drive a second amplier or used as a
DI.
Using the footswitch select the instrument channel to be played, the
respective meter will illuminate adjust the level set the level LOW.
Select the other channel and adjust for a Higher level.
Now you are ready to go simply press the footswitch to effect a level
change
Two instruments 1 live amplier, second instrument through Di only
Connect instruments to Inputs 1 and 2
Function switch OUT
Select Mode OUT (1or2)
Amplier connected to Output 1
Second amplier connected to Output 2 BAL/Norm switch in
Using the footswitch select the instrument to be played, the respective
meter will illuminate adjust the level
Select the other channel and adjust for a similar level
Now you are ready to go simply press the footswitch to effect the
instrument change and simultaneous Mute of amplier, channel auto
routed to DI.