Shift Line OLYMPIC mkII User manual

Shift Line OLYMPIC mkII
tube bass preamplifier
Owner’s Manual
CONTROLS:
1. IN — 1/4” TS jack input for signal source. Preampli-
fier could be used with active or passive electric bass
guitar and acoustic instruments with piezo pickup.
2. SEND —1/4” TS jack output to external effects
(modulation, delay, reverb, etc.). Could be used as
additional -20 dBu output.
3. RETURN — 1/4” TS jack input from external effects.
SEND/RETURN jacks forms post-EQ series effects
loop.
4. AUX — 1/8” TRS auxiliary input jack for drum
machine, metronome, MP3 player or other signal.
5. PHONES — 1/8” TRS jack for headphones. Output
level is set by MASTER knob.
6. OUT — 1/4” TS jack output with high-level signal
(+20 dBu). Designed to be connected directly to power
amplifier, POWER AMP IN or loop RETURN jack of
bass head or combo amplifier.
7. BALANCED OUT — XLR balanced (DI)
output (+10 dBu) for recording applications. Balanced
output level is preset and is not affected by MASTER
knob. XLR signal is post-EQ.
8. POWER IN — Connect 12 V AC 750 mA power
adapter here (use original adapter included or adapters
recommended by Shift Line)
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Shift Line Olympic mkII is a compact studio-grade tube bass guitar preamplifier which combines perfect
sound quality and wide commutation possibilities. This device has proved itself on a stage as good as at home
and studio usage.
MAIN FEATURES:
• 12AX7 Tung-Sol tube stage and high-voltage circuit with specially designed transformer.
• Series effects loop
• XLR balanced (DI) output for recording or sending to mixer console (with switchable ground lift).
• PHONES output and AUX input are ideal for silent training
Great tone, incredibly low noise level, wide commutation options and XLR output in housing of usual stomp pedal.
9. GAIN — Controls input signal level. Gain range
gives you possibility to reach all sounds from clean to
naturally compressed or even a bit overdriven signal.
10. BASS, TREBLE, MIDDLE — Classic passive
three-band EQ with smooth frequency response
control. Start searching your tone with all EQ controls
set to maximum and roll them back for your taste. If
more equalization is needed external EQ in series loop
can be used.
11. MASTER — Controls overall volume level on OUT
and PHONES outputs
12. BRIGHT — High frequencies boost (treble bleed).
Gain knob position affects on the high frequencies
amount added with bright switch ON.
13. GROUND LIFT — XLR ground pin switching for
reducing ground hum level. Use position with lower
noise on balanced output.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
INPUT Level -20 dBu
INPUT Impedance 1 MOhm
SEND level -20 dBu
SEND output impedance 10 kOhms
RETURN level -20 dBu
RETURN impedance 1 MOhm
OUT level +20 dBu
OUT Impedance 10 kOhms
BALANCED OUT level +10 dBu
BALANCED OUT Impedance 600 Ohms
Dimensions (LxWxH) 120 x 95x 50 mm
(4.7x3.7x1.3 inches)
Weight 600g (1 lb 6 oz)
Power 12 V AC 750 mA
WHAT’S IN BOX:
• Preamplifier
• Power adapter
• Quick user guide
TURN ON PROCEDURE:
• Make sure power is disconnected
• Connect all your audio cables
• Plug in adapter’s output jack to preamp power input.
• Plug in AC adapter to mains socket
• Turn on your power amplifier
Follow this instructions in reversed order to turn off a
preamp.

CONTROLS:
1. IN — 1/4” TS jack input for signal source. Preampli-
fier could be used with active or passive electric bass
guitar and acoustic instruments with piezo pickup.
2. SEND —1/4” TS jack output to external effects
(modulation, delay, reverb, etc.). Could be used as
additional -20 dBu output.
3. RETURN — 1/4” TS jack input from external effects.
SEND/RETURN jacks forms post-EQ series effects
loop.
4. AUX — 1/8” TRS auxiliary input jack for drum
machine, metronome, MP3 player or other signal.
5. PHONES — 1/8” TRS jack for headphones. Output
level is set by MASTER knob.
6. OUT — 1/4” TS jack output with high-level signal
(+20 dBu). Designed to be connected directly to power
amplifier, POWER AMP IN or loop RETURN jack of
bass head or combo amplifier.
7. BALANCED OUT — XLR balanced (DI)
output (+10 dBu) for recording applications. Balanced
output level is preset and is not affected by MASTER
knob. XLR signal is post-EQ.
8. POWER IN — Connect 12 V AC 750 mA power
adapter here (use original adapter included or adapters
recommended by Shift Line)
9. GAIN — Controls input signal level. Gain range
gives you possibility to reach all sounds from clean to
naturally compressed or even a bit overdriven signal.
10. BASS, TREBLE, MIDDLE — Classic passive
three-band EQ with smooth frequency response
control. Start searching your tone with all EQ controls
set to maximum and roll them back for your taste. If
more equalization is needed external EQ in series loop
can be used.
11. MASTER — Controls overall volume level on OUT
and PHONES outputs
12. BRIGHT — High frequencies boost (treble bleed).
Gain knob position affects on the high frequencies
amount added with bright switch ON.
13. GROUND LIFT — XLR ground pin switching for
reducing ground hum level. Use position with lower
noise on balanced output.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
INPUT Level -20 dBu
INPUT Impedance 1 MOhm
SEND level -20 dBu
SEND output impedance 10 kOhms
RETURN level -20 dBu
RETURN impedance 1 MOhm
OUT level +20 dBu
OUT Impedance 10 kOhms
BALANCED OUT level +10 dBu
BALANCED OUT Impedance 600 Ohms
Dimensions (LxWxH) 120 x 95x 50 mm
(4.7x3.7x1.3 inches)
Weight 600g (1 lb 6 oz)
Power 12 V AC 750 mA
WARNING! HIGH VOLTAGE!
Do not use device without cover. Do not turn on without 12AX7 tube installed.
Let device stand 10 minutes without power before opening.
Keep away from water, moisture and dusty areas. Do not cover vent holes.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
WARRANTY:
We offer 3 year warranty for any of our product. Warranty from a date of manufacture. Exceptions: unauthorized modification or repair
attempt, cosmetic damage, vacuum tubes. If you lost your purchase receipt we will offer 3 year warranty from a date mentioned on label
inside the pedal. All products are serviced only in our workshop in Saint-Petersburg, Russia. User pays shipping expenses if any. If you
have any questions please email us to [email protected]
www.shift-line.com
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DATE OF MANUFACTURE
WHAT’S IN BOX:
• Preamplifier
• Power adapter
• Quick user guide
TURN ON PROCEDURE:
• Make sure power is disconnected
• Connect all your audio cables
• Plug in adapter’s output jack to preamp power input.
• Plug in AC adapter to mains socket
• Turn on your power amplifier
Follow this instructions in reversed order to turn off a
preamp.