Mark Bass STUDIO PRE 500 User manual

owner’s manual sTuDIo Pre ~ sTuDIo Pre 500
v. 24.june.2008

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing one of the world’s best bass ampliers! Markbass amps are built to the highest standards by a small team of skilled technicians in San Giovanni Teatino, Italy.
We have spent many years researching not only the highest-quality technologies for bass amp design and construction, but also the practical needs of the working bassist. The end result is a
product that combines outstanding sound quality with intuitive features, attractive design and extreme reliability—all in one impossibly lightweight unit. This amp will allow your instrument
to speak in its natural voice, faithfully conveying your musical ideas to your audience with stunning clarity.
Your amplier has passed rigorous product testing and should survive even the toughest of environments on the road, in clubs, recording stuodios, rehearsal halls and concert stages.
Nonetheless, please treat it with care and you will be rewarded with many, many years of glorious, rich, powerful bass tone!
If the clarity and power of this amp inspire you to play better music, we will have succeeded in our mission. Good luck and enjoy your new best friend!
Sincerely, Markbass
INPUT Min Max
GAIN
Clean Amp
MIX CLEAN/AMP
PPF ON
CLIP ON
ON
60Hz 2Khz
400Hz
-16 +16
LEVEL
0 Max
AMP 1
COMPRESSOR
0 Max
AMP 2
0 Max
AMP 3
Off Max
VPF
Off Max
HIGH PASS
ON
OFF
Q
-16 +16
LOW
-16 +16
LOW
-16 +16
MID
0 Max
AMP
0 Max
CLEAN
-16 +16
HIGH
-16 +16
HIGH
0 Max
OFF
INPUT Min Max
GAIN
Clean Amp
MIX CLEAN/AMP
PPF ON
CLIP ON
ON
60Hz 2Khz
400Hz
-16 +16
LEVEL
0 Max
AMP 1
COMPRESSOR
0 Max
AMP 2
0 Max
AMP 3
Off Max
VPF
Off Max
HIGH PASS
ON
OFF
Q
-16 +16
LOW
-16 +16
LOW
-16 +16
MID
0 Max
AMP
0 Max
CLEAN
-16 +16
HIGH
-16 +16
HIGH
0 Max
OFF
MIX

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Marco De Virgiliis
MARKBASS - ITALY
www.markbass.it
1.1 A WORD fROm mARCO De VIRgIlIIs
When I began to develop the Markbass concept in Italy several years ago I had one objective in mind: to produce a top-quality bass amp that would meet the needs of profes-
sional bass players everywhere. I wanted my amps to be compact and lightweight, yet able to handle the low frequencies that today’s four, ve and six string passive and active
basses are capable of producing. Thanks to modern technology and the availability of high-quality components like low-prole toroidal transformers, neodymium speakers and
so on, I was able to accomplish this.
The Markbass amplier circuitry is designed specically not to color the sound of the bass but to faithfully reproduce the unique tonal qualities of whatever instrument is played
through it. I have worked very closely with many high-prole professional bass players around the world to ne-tune the Markbass product line.
I am condent that the Markbass line of amps and cabinets is now ready to satisfy the needs of bass players all over the world.
Thanks for choosing Markbass; I hope you will nd your new amp to be an inspiring upgrade to your sound!
We encourage you to use your Markbass gear in all kinds of musical situations-and please help us to continue developing our products by sending your comments
to [email protected].
And above all, enjoy the music.

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2. 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) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions;
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat;
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet;
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus;
11) Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer;
12) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time;
13) 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;
14) “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”;
15) The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible;
16) The power cord must be unplugged prior to servicing.
2. 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) Ne pas modier le système de sécurité de la che polarisée ou de de la che pour les prises de terre. Une che polarisée a deux broches, l’une étant plus distante de l’autre. Une che pour prise de terre a deux broches et
une pointe pour la masse. La broche plus distante et la pointe pour la masse ont été installées pour votre sécurité. Si la che fournie de rentre pas dans votre prise de courant consulter un électricien pour la substitution;
10) 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;
11) Utiliser uniquement les accessoires recommendés par le fabricant;
12) Ne pas branché l’appareil en cas d’orage accompagné d’éclairs. Le débrancher en cas de non utilisation prolongée;
13) 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;
14) “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”;
15) La prise de courant doit être installée près de l’appareil et doit être facilement accessible;
16) La che principale doit être débranchée avant toute opération d’entretien.
MORE INFORMATION
For warrantee 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 amp 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
sucient 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.”