VOLUME Adjusts the overall output level of the preamp.
BASS EQ Adds or subtracts the low frequency power of the guitar
signal by up to 12dB.
MID EQ Controls the amount of a range of frequencies in the middle of
the sound spectrum of the guitar by up to 12dB
TREBLE EQ Adds or subtracts the high frequency power of the guitar
signal by up to 12dB.
TUNER This switch turns on the built-in tuner and mutes the preamp
output when tuning. After about two minutes, an auto-off
feature turns off the tuner to conserve battery power. Please
note that the tuner will work without plugging in a cable.
While the tuner is on, pressing the button a second time while
playing a reference note will offset the calibration to that
pitch. (Handy when tuning to an out-of-tune instrument).
If you finish tuning prior to the two minute auto-off timer, you
simply press and hold the tuner button until the flashing LEDs
in the window are extinguished. The output will also un-mute.
TUNER WINDOW These LEDs indicate the note being played and whether it is
sharp or flat. If the arrow points upward, raise the pitch or
tune down if the arrow points downwards until both arrows
illuminate to form a diamond.
BATTERY LED When repeatedly flashing red, indicates that the battery is
low and should be changed soon. It will also intermittently
flash when a cable is inserted to confirm normal operation.
RELEASE TABS Pinching these will release the module from its receptacle.
Use to access to the battery compartment. See the illustration
on the last page for guidance on replacing the battery.
MODULE HOUSING The preamp is housed within this enclosure. The preamp is
unlatched, raised, and rotated to gain access to the battery
compartment. See the illustration on the last page for gui-
dance on replacing the battery.
RELEASE TAB
RELEASE TAB
EQ
PREAMP HOUSING
PREAMP
TUNER WINDOW
The Barcus Berry®Breeze II acoustic pre-
amp is a professional quality acoustic guitar preamp that fea-
tures convenient volume control, a flexible three band EQ, as
well as a sophisticated and accurate built-in tuner.
With an easy-to-access battery compartment inside the preamp
and a low-battery LED on the front panel, your preamp will
always be ready when you are. Moreover, the Breeze II provides
a 1/4”phone output to adapt to most playing situations. Simply
plug in a guitar cable to turn on the preamp.
Before use, please
make sure that you
have installed a
good quality alka-
line battery to as-
sure the longest and
most reliable per-
formance.
Check out the rest
of this guide to get
the details about the
functions and opera-
tion of your preamp.
