BOSSCO RGE-10 User manual

RGE-10
GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER
INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES
The BOSS RGE-10 is a graphic equalizer that features
10 band slides contro's in an octave step from 31 Hz to
16kHz, and each of them can vary in the range of
±12dB. The Level Control serves to minimize the
volume difference between the norma! and the effect
sounds. Moreover, the RGE-10 provides both stan¬
dard phone and pin jacks for input and output.
The RGE-10 is one of the BOSS Micro Rack Series,
and by using a rack mount adaptor RAD-10, any
two of the Series can be mounted in a standard
19" rack (E1A-1U).
• Please read the instructions carefully.

CONNECTIONS
AC Adaptor
BOSS PSA 120.220 or 240
OPERATION
• When you use only an AC adaptor for supplying power
to more than one unit, please be sure that the total current
draw does not exceed 200mA. (The current draw of each
unit is shown on its rear panel.)
1 Set all the Equalizer Controls and the Level Control to
OdS, and turn the Effect Switch off.
2. Switch the RGc-10 on. (Make sure that the Power
Indicator rights up.)
Now, the unit is in the normal mode. (Sound without
filtered by the equalizer is obtainned.)
3 Set the Level Selector Switch to either position de¬
pending on the type of the device you use.
• If it is the noise that you wish to avoid more than
anything, set the switch tc — 20dBm. If you are anoyed
by distortion, set it to -lOdBm.
4 Turn the Effect Switch on.
Now, the unit is in the equalizer mode.
5 Connect a fcotswitch to the Effect Remote Jack.
Now, you can turn the unit to the equalizer or normal
mode just by depressing the peda'.
• if the Effect Switch on the front panel has been turned
off, above 'emote control function cannot be obtained.
Try moving each Equalizer Control to see how it affects the
tone color, then make your own sounds.
NOTE
The EGE-10 is a low-noise equalizer itself, but note that
raising the slider will emphasize the noise generated by the
connected device.

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0 EFFECT INDICATOR
This lights up when the RGE-10 is in the equalizer mode.
So you can easily see whether it is now in the norma! or
equalizer node.
0 EFFECT SWITCH
Each time you push this switch, the unit selects the equal¬
izer or normal node.
© EQUALIZER CONTROLS
10 band sliders of 31 Hz to 16kHz are provided in an octave
step, and each slider allows the level control within the
range of ±12dE. Also, the sliders feature center-clicks a~d
LED's for accurate and fast "Oda" level settings.
0 LEVEL CONTROL
Tne Level Control serves to minimize the volume difference
between the normal and the effect sounds. Set this to an
appropriate position to avoid voiume Decrease or increase
caused by changing from norma! to equalizer'mode. This
control allows level control within tne range of ±12dB
and features center-click and an LED.
0 POWER INDICATOR
This indicator lights up when the unit is switched on.
0 POWER SWITCH
The unit is turned on by pressing this switch. The Power
Indicator and all the indicators on the panel will light up.

<Rear Panel>
0 INPUT JACKS
To this jack, connect an electric guitar, electronic musical
instrument, tape recorder etc.
• The standard phone jack and the pin jack do not work
at a time. When both are used at the same t ; me, the stan¬
dard ohone will have priority.
0 LEVEL SWITCH
Select either position depending on the type of the device
you use, Usualiy, when an electric guitar or electronic
musical insfumen: is used, set this switch to "-20d6m”,
and when audio equipment is used, set it to "-10dBm".
0 OUTPUT JACKS
Connect this to a guitar amplifier, tape recorder etc. Both
standard phone and pin jacks work simultaneously.
© EFFECT REMOTE JACK
By connecting an options! footswitch FS-1 to this jack, you
can turn the unit tc the Effect On (= equalizer mode) or
to the Ef*ect Off (= norma! mode) without reaching out
your hand.
• When the Efrect Switch on the front panel is turned off,
the footswitch does not work.
© AC ADAPTOR JACK
Usually, connect the AC adaptor (BOSS PSA-120, 220 or
240) to "IN". However, for supplying power to other BOSS
Micro Rack Series, connect the supplied DC cord to "OUT".

EQUALIZER CONTROLS
31 Hz
This is the lowest band of all, and may be cut and used as
a subsonic filter, as it cannot be played back by a small
speaker. When, however, a large speaker is provided, you
may boost this band to obtain reverberation effect.
62Hz
By cutting this band, hum noise can be removed, therefore
dear sound is obtained. You may boost it to emphasize
bass drum and make heavy and stabie sound.
125Hz
This band may be boosted to emphasize the bass guitar
sound.
250Hz
This can be boosted to make a fat strings sound. By cutting
this, however, clear bass sounds are obtained.
500Hz
This is the fundamental band for human voice or musical
instruments. By boosting this, more vigorous sound will oe
obtained.
1kHz
This can be used to control the presence of voice. De¬
pending on the position of this slider, the vocal sound can
be emphasized or tie-emphasized.
2kHz
By boosting this, the brass sound becomes bnghter,
4kHz
This controls the brightness of sound. Realistic violin
bowing can be obtained by boosting this.
8kHz
By boosting this, more percussive cymbal sound can be
obtanined. Also, hiss noise of a tape can be reduced by
cutting this band.
16kHz
This can be used more for changing the air of the sound
rather than changing the tone color itself.

BASIC SETTING EXAMPLES
1. Emphasizing Vocals
2. Powerful Sound
3. Reducing Hiss Noise of Tape

IMPORTANT NOTES
• Be sure to use the AC Adaptor BOSS PSA-120, 220 or
240 depending on the line voltage system in your country.
• When you use only an AC adaptor for supplying power
to more than one unit, please be sure that the total current
draw does not exceed 200mA. (The current draw of each
unit is shown on its rear panel.)
• When the unit is not to be used for s iong oenod of
time, disconnect the AC adapter from the wall socket.
• Avoid using the unit in extreme heat or humidity or
where it may be affected by dust.
• Please never remove the cabinet from the body of the
unit.
AC ADAPTOR BOSS PSA-120, 220 OR 240
Be sure to use the optional BOSS PSA series. Using any
other adaptor will cause trouble.
RACK MOUNT INSTALLATION
The RGE-10 is one of the BOSS Micro Rack Series, and by
using the Rack Mount Adaptor RAD-10, any two sets
of the Series can be mounted in a standard 19" rack (ElA-
1U).
Remove the rubber fec-t from the units (4), then attatch
the units to the Rack.Mount Adaptor RAD-10, then
mount the whole set in the rack.

SPECIFICATIONS
Input Level/Input Impedance: -20dBm/1 Mfl, -1 OdBm/
47k n
Output Level/Output Impedance: -20dBm/2k.Q, -lOdBm/
2kP
Output Load Impedance: ove^ 10kP.
Frequency Response: 10Hz to 60kHz ( + ? d3 when fiat)
Residual Noise: -lOOdBm
{IHF-A: flat. Level Switch: -20dBm)
Center Frequency: 31 Hz, 62Hz, 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz,
1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz, 16kHz
Variable Range: +12d6
Gain: UNITY (OdB) when flat
Controls: 10 band Equalizer
(center click, with LED's, slide volumes)
Level (center click, with' LED, siide volume)
Switches: Power
Effect (Normal/Equalizer)
Level (—2CdBrr./—10d Bm)
Jacks: Input (Standard Phone, Pin)
Output (Standard Phone, Pin)
Effect Remote (On/Off)
AC Adaotor (In, Out)
Indicators: Power
Effect
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Power: 9V DC (BOSS PSA-120, 220 or 240)
Current Draw; 50mA
Dimensions: 218 (W) x 46 (H) x 160 (D) mm
8-9/15" (W) x 1-13/16" (H) x 6-5/16” (D)
Weight: 900g/2 lb
Accessories: DC Cord (0.5m)
OPTIONS: AC Adaptor BOSS PSA-120,220 or 240
Rack Mount Adaptor RAD-10
Footswitch FS-1
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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RGE-10 instructions Printed in Japan '85 Apr. C-3
RGE-10