Mark Bass MB 7 Booster User manual

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GETTING STARTED
BOOST -
To set up the Level Boost, plug your instrument into the Input Jack (5), and connect
the Output Jack (6) to your amplier, after connecting a +9/+12VDC power supply to the
DC IN (7) or powering the pedal with a standard 9V battery. Turn the boost on using the
right footswitch (3), making sure the LED on the Boost Level slider is ON (this indicates that
the eect is active). Next, adjust the Boost Level slider while toggling the footswitch (3) on
and o, comparing the volume of the direct signal with the boosted signal. Match the gain
level as closely as you can to the direct signal, then adjust the Level Boost slider to the
desired amount of added boost or cut. A suggested use of the boost is to leave it turned o
until it’s time to solo, then switch it on (3) for a quick level boost when you begin your solo.
You can easily apply this to ANY situation where you need two dierent, quickly accessible
playing volumes.
7-BAND GRAPHIC EQ - To audition the EQ, rst step on the left footswitch (4), making sure
the LEDs on the EQ sections are ON (this indicates that the eect is active) and with the EQ
sliders (2) in at position (0 dB). Next, dial them in gradually one slider at a time to discover
how they aect your sound EQ, and tailor your bass tone the way you like it
.
TECHNICAL SPECS
INPUT IMPEDANCE:
1 Mohm / 6 Vpp
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 100 ohm / 6 Vpp
DRIVE: +47dB (maximum gain)
TONE: from 300 Hz to 1.5 kHz
LEVEL OUTPUT: 0 to Max
GRAPHIC EQ: Freq. (Hz): 40, 80, 250, 400, 1200, 2000, 4000
LEVEL: (-16dB, +16dB)
POWER REQUIREMENTS- DC INPUT: +9/+12VDC or standard 9-volt battery
DIMENSIONS:
98.8 x 38.3 x 124.2 mm / 3.89”x 1.51” x 4.89”
WEIGHT: 420 g / 0.93 lbs
BLOCK DIAGRAM
OWNER’S MANUAL
In
booster
Level
Out
equalizer
40 80250
400
1.2K
2K 4K

WARRANTY CARD
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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read these instructions;
2) Keep these instructions;
3) Heed all warnings;
4) Follow all instructions;
5) Do not use this apparatus near water;
6) Clean only with dry cloth;
7) Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatuses (including ampliers) that
produce heat;
9) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus;
10) Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer;
11) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time;
12) Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, or when the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped;
13) “Warning: to reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture; and objects lled with
liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus”;
14) The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible;
15) The power cord must be unplugged prior to servicing.
1. PRÉCAUTIONS D’EMPLOI
1) Lire ces instructions;
2) Conserver ces instructions;
3) Suivre tous les conseils d’utilisations;
4) Suivre toutes les instructions;
5) Ne pas utiliser cet appareil au bord de l’eau;
6) Nettoyer uniquement avec un chion humide;
7) Ne pas bloquer le système de ventilation. Installer conformément aux instructions du fabricant;
8) Ne pas installer l’appareil près d’une source de chaleur tel qu’un radiateur, un fourneau, ou bien un autre appareil qui produit
de la chaleur;
9) Protéger le cordon d’alimentation an qu’il ne soit pas piétiné ou écrasé tout particulièrement au niveau des ches, des prises
de courant femelles, et des parties qui sortent de l’appareil;
10) Utiliser uniquement les accessoires recommendés par le fabricant;
11) Ne pas branché l’appareil en cas d’orage accompagné d’éclairs. Le débrancher en cas de non utilisation prolongée;
12) S’adresser à un service assistance agréé si l’appareil a subi des dommages, si le cordon d’alimentation ou la che a été
endommagé, si un liquide a été renversé sur l’appareil ou bien si un object est tombé dans l’appareil,
si ce dernier a été exposé à la pluie ou à l’humidité, s’il ne fonctionne pas correctement ou s’il est tombé;
13)“Avertissant: pour réduire le risque du feu ou de décharge électrique, n’exposez pas cet appareil à la pluie ou l’humidité et les
objets remplis de liquides; tels que des vases, ne devraient pas être placés sur cet appareil”;
14) La prise de courant doit être installée près de l’appareil et doit être facilement accessible;
15) La che principale doit être débranchée avant toute opération d’entretien.
MORE INFORMATION
For warranty and service information, please contact your local Markbass distributor (contact information available at
www.markbass.it). For more technical information, please visit us at www.markbass.it and ll out the form on the
Contact Us page. We hope you enjoy your eect pedal and use it to make great music!
“The Lightning Flash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of shock to persons.”
“The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the product.”
FUNCTIONS OVERVIEW
LEVEL BOOST (1) - This control increases your instrument’s volume without changing
its sound (from 0dB to 20dB ), which is very useful for solos and any time you need to
boost your signal without distortion.
7-BAND GRAPHIC EQ (2) – This allows you to modify the tone of your instrument,
from subtle tweaks to more extreme adjustments. The 7 frequency bands were
specically chosen because they are the ones most commonly used to tailor bass tone.
BOOST SWITCH* (3) - The LED on the slider level
indicates that the boost is engaged.
EQ SWITCH* (4) - The LEDs on sliders indicates
that the EQ is activated.
*TRUE BYPASS
TRUE BYPASS - When the pedal’s controls are‘o’,
your signal goes directly from the input jack to the
output jack without any degradation of audio
quality.
CONNECTIONS
1/4” INPUT JACK (connects to your instrument)
(5) - Make sure that your amp is o and the
volume is turned down before making
connections. Connect your instrument to the
input of the MB7 Booster and the output of the MB7 Booster to your amplier.
1/4” OUPUT JACK (connects to your amplier) (6)
DC IN (7) - External power supply connection: +9/+12VDC
STANDARD 9V BATTERY COMPARTMENT (8) - Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew
the two screws to access the 9V battery compartment on the bottom side of the pedal.