GLOCKENKLANG Soul User manual

Soul
User Manual
Contents
Introduction
How to use
1. Input stage with overdrive
2. Equalizer
3. Effects loop
. Volume control
5. Power stage
6. Mains connection
7. Balanced DI output
8. Speaker output
9. Insert preamp/poweramp
10. Parallel insert (mixable)
11. Serial insert
12. Footswitch
13. Tuner out
Technical Data
Warranty
GLOCKENKLANG
Eimterstr. 147
D-32049 Herford
Tel [phone]
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http://www.glockenklang.de
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Thank you for choosing the
GLOCKENKLANG Soul amplifier. You have
purchased an exquisite piece of
equipment, which was designed after the
most modern technical aspects.
Attention!
Attention!Attention!
Attention!
To activate your additional 3 years
warranty, you should send in the enclosed
warranty card.
Please enter the serial number of your
amplifier and the date of purchase and
send it to :
Glockenklang
Eimterstrasse 1 7
D-320 9 Herford
Germany
This serves as a measure to ensure
excellent customer service in the
future.
For your safety
For your safetyFor your safety
For your safety
Please read the following instructions
carefully. These tips will ensure long and
troublefree operation of your new
GLOCKENKLANG product.
Operational restrictions
Operational restrictionsOperational restrictions
Operational restrictions
Do not operate the amplifier under the
following conditions:
• In direct sunlight
• In extremely dirty or dusty places
• In extremely humid or wet places
• Around heat emitting appliances
Caution: When rack mounting the
Caution: When rack mounting the Caution: When rack mounting the
Caution: When rack mounting the
amplifier, make sure to leave adequate
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ventilation space to adequately exhaust
it´s internally generated heat.
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it´s internally generated heat.
Handling
HandlingHandling
Handling
Do not drop the amp. Do not use
excessive force when activating switches
and dials.
Care
CareCare
Care
Use a soft, clean and dry cloth only to
clean the amplifier. Do not use aggressive
chemicals to clean the housing. Do not
use compressed air to clean the housing.
You may carefully vacuum the air intake
and exhaust areas from time to time to
remove loose dust accumulation.
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Your Soul amplifier´s special features:
• 3 effect loops
"insert" is a serial loop
"effect" is a parallel loop with
blending control from 0% till 100% on
the front panel,
"pre amp out" "power amp in" is a
second serial loop.
The insert is switched pre-eq, the
effects loop is switched post eq/
pre volume control/pre-DI out.
Pre-amp out - Power amp in are post
master volume/post eq/post DI. This
send/return is very useful for use of
equalizers and stage sound processors
that are not desired to go to the DI
output.
• Power amp protection circuit
The power amp is short circuit ,
high temperature, and DC voltage
protected. In case of high
temperature or DC current, the yellow
"Protect" LED will come on.
Caution
CautionCaution
Caution:
::
:
Please ensure adequate ventilation
when rack mounting the Soul top.
Leave a minimum of 5 mm space
below and above the amplifier. Make
sure that the air entry/discharge vents
at the left side of the housing are
unobstructed.

1.1 Input A Jack
Normal instrument input
1.2 Tune Switch (Mute Function)
Mutes all outputs but the Tuner Out.
Can be activated by footswitch.
1.3 Input B Jack
Instrument input for high level instruments.
Adjustable via Input B Trim knob.
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As a general rule, the trim pot should not be
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ould not be
used to attenuate the input signal so much
used to attenuate the input signal so much used to attenuate the input signal so much
used to attenuate the input signal so much
that the gain control has to be set higher
that the gain control has to be set higher that the gain control has to be set higher
that the gain control has to be set higher
than 5 (twelve o'clock).
than 5 (twelve o'clock).than 5 (twelve o'clock).
than 5 (twelve o'clock).
1. A/B Switch
Activates Input A or Input B, enabling
switching of two instruments.
1.5 Trim Input B Control
Pre gain trim for Input B, you can adjust the
level between 0 dB and -20 dB. Attention:
Attention: Attention:
Attention:
As a rule,
As a rule,As a rule,
As a rule, keep gain control about halfway
keep gain control about halfway keep gain control about halfway
keep gain control about halfway
up and adjust trim control accordingly.
up and adjust trim control accordingly.up and adjust trim control accordingly.
up and adjust trim control accordingly.
1.6 Gain Control w/ Peak LED
Matches input signal to preamp. To adjust,
turn knob until the Peak LED above the control
only flickers at highest and loudest peaks. The
level in the Effect Loop is then adjusted to
+ dB and the headroom to overdrive is
20 dB. For overdrive function, give more gain.
The Peak LED then lights and flickers more, but
that is ok.
2.1 Equalizer with On Switch
Bass, Low, Mid, High and Treble controls serve
to fine tune your sound or solve acoustical
problems on stage. They will be activated by
the On Switch. The frequencies are centered
at 60 Hz, 130 Hz, 750 Hz, ,2 KHz and 12 KHz.
3.1 Effect On Switch
Activates the Effect Loop ( Parallel Loop ). This
feature can also be activated by foot switch.
3.2 Effect Control
Mixes the effects loop into the original signal
from 0% ( original signal only) to 100% (effect
only)
.1 Volume Control
Serves as main volume control for the
poweramp and the Preamp Out jack on the
rear.
5.1 Power Switch
A/C Switch to turn on power to the unit. Power
On is indicated by a green LED.
5.2 Protect LED (red)
Illuminates when one of the protection circuits
activates. The speakers will be disconnected
with this light on.
5.3 Peak LED (yellow)
Illuminates when the power stage of the
amplifier begins to clip (overdrives). It warns of
overdrive and distortion.

6.1 A/C Connector with fuse
Connector for A/C cord. The fuse is located in the
small compartment below. A spare fuse is included
in the compartment. The fuse is rated at 3,15A/slo
for 230V operation and 6.3A/slo for 115V operation.
7.1 Ground Lift Switch
Separates Signal Ground from Chassis Ground to
eliminate hum and buzz, when connecting other
A/C connected gear.
7.2 DI Out XLR Connector
This is the output of the integrated DI Box. It is for
balanced connectivity to mixing consoles. The
signal is routed to this output pre-volume control for
independent stage volume adjustment possibilities.
Caution!
This output is electronically balanced. Do not
ground pin 3, when using unbalanced cables in
this jack. Pin 3 is unused for unbalanced
operation!
7.3 DI Level Control
Matches DI output with mixing console input
7.4 DI pre/post Switch
Chooses among the following DI modes:
pre: before eq and serial insert
post: post eq and serial/parallel insert
offers a choice between pure or processed bass
guitar signal
8.1 Speaker Out Connector
-pole speakon jacks for speaker connections.
These jacks are in parallel. Connect one ohms or
two 8 ohms cabinets here. The maximum power
rating is 0 watts into ohms, the minimum
permissible speaker impedance is ohms.
Connection is pins +1 and +2 hot, pins –1 and –2
cold.
9.1 Poweramp In Jack
This leads directly to the poweramp section of the
Soul head, for using external preamps. The internal
preamp signal is disconnected when using this
input. Also serves as return for the second serial
insert.
9.2 Preamp Out Jack
This jack carries the pre-amplified signal post
volume control. This can serve as a connection for
a second power amp or as a send for effects
that are only used for stage sound and not sent to
the DI.
10.1 Loop Return Jack
Connect to the output of an effects processor, that
is supposed to be looped into the effects loop.
Can be used as a mix input (i.e. an additional
preamp, the mix ratio can be adjusted at the
Effect control on the front.
10.2 Loop Send Jack
To be connected to an effects units input. The
level is + dB
11.1 Insert Return Jack
Connect to the output of an effects unit for use in a
serial configuration. The signal path is interrupted
when plugged in.
11.2 Insert Send Jack
The input of an effects unit for serial configuration
(i.e. equalizer or compressor). The signal level is
+ dB. The signal is taken post gain, but pre eq.
12.1 Footswitch une Jack
Serves as a connection for the mute function
footswitch. It has the same function as the mute
button on the amp front.
12.2 Footswitch Loop Jack
Serves as a connection for the loop function
footswitch. It has the same function as the loop
button on the amp front.
13.1 uner Out Jack
Serves as a connection for a tuner. This output is
always active.