Taurus Stomp-Head 8.Qlone User manual

DESIGNED BY MUSICIANS FOR MUSICIANS
GUITAR AMPLIFIER
OWNER’S MANUAL
Stomp-Head
8
SHSH
Qlone

Power stage efficiency: 130Watt
Power output selector: 50W, 25W
Speakers impedance auto detection: 4,8 and 16ohm
2 channels: CLEAN i DRIVE
3- footswitches: REVERB, CLEAN-DRIVE and BOOST
CONTROLS:
BASS, MIDDLE + RANGE switch, TREBLE, PRESENCE, DRIVE , DRIVE LEVEL,
REVERB, VOLUME
MASSIVE – sound saturation
SPEAKER CABINET SELECTOR: guitar cabinet / full range cabinet
BOOST increases output signal level and makes sound slightly "crunchy".
Serial EFFECT LOOP
LINE-OUT with Speaker Simulation.
Allows send linear signal with simulation (PIN) or without simulation (RING)
or both simultaneously
Main power suplply range: 90-240V
Housing dimensions: (H x W x D) 60 x 185 x 175 mm
Overall dimensions: (H x W x D) 78 x 185 x 175 mm
Weight: 1,35kg
Specification
Thank you for trust and choosing our amplifier.
In 2011, Taurus was the first that introduce to the amp's world a new type of a professional guitar
amplifier designed in a compact shape, especially dedicated for pedalboards.
Since then, eight different models of Stomp-Head have been produced under Taurus logo.
In the case of SH-8.Qube, our goal was to design an amplifier that has all features of tube amplifiers,
very functional and unlike classic amplifiers very light and as small as possible.
In the case of this amplifier, we made sure that it is not inferior to its tube version.We give guitarists
an amplifier with exceptionally small weight and dimensions but still with truly pro, powerful sound.
The actual volume and sonic character of amps based on Master Tube Design is exactly the same as
the traditional tube amplifiers of the same power.
In order to achieve the expected parameters, the amp is driven by a much higher power stage
amplifier.
Usable amp's power is 50 Watts, while the actual power of the power amp and power supply is 130
Watts. Preservation of greatest possible sound's headroom is one of the main reasons of the
difference between usable and actual power of the amp. Speakers with different resistance of 4, 8 or
16 ohms can be connected. The adjustment of the amplifier power to the speaker resistance is
automatic. No matter which resistance is used, the amp always play with full power of 50 Watts.
The amplifier is equipped with a unique feature that allows to connect both a guitar cabinet and a full-
range PA or Hi-Fi cabinet. The analog module with the SPEAKER CABINET SELECTOR switch is
used for this purpose.
SH8.Qlone can be used in various configurations:
- as a classic amplifier. There are 2 power levels to choose from: 25W and 50W.
- as a preamp connected directly to the mixer and PA system using the built-in speaker cabinet
simulation.
The amplifier can be used without connecting a speaker. If a speaker cabinet is not connected, the
power stage of the amp is not active.

Front panel
[1]
[2] - MIDDLE control
[2A] - MID-RANGE switch - changes range of MIDDLE control parameters.
[3] - TREBLE control
[4] - DRIVE gain control
[5] - PRESENCE control
[6] - REVERB control
[7] - DRIVE level adjustment
[8] - VOLUME control
[9] - Power selector: 50Watt/25Watt
[10] - Speaker cabinet selector - two options to choose from:
guitar or full range cabinet
[11] - MASSIVE s
[12] - Power switch
[13] - REVERB footswitch
[14] - DRIVE footswitch
[15] - BOOST footswitch
- BASS control
ound saturation level switch
11
2A
13 14 15
12
10
9

LINE OUTPUT - two types of connection
Mono jack
Ground
Signal with speaker simulation
Signal without speaker simulation
Stereo jack
Ground
Signal with speaker simulation
Rear panel
AC Supply
LINE OUT
[1]
[2] - Speakers output: 4-8-16ohm (auto detect. impedance)
[3] - LINE OUTPUT with speaker cabinet simulation.
Signal can be lead in different ways: with simulation,
without simulation or both.
[4] - Effect-loop RETURN (or PA input)
[5] - Effect-loop SEND
[6] - INPUT
- AC POWER input. Range: 90-240V / 50-60Hz
The LINE OUTPUT is equipped with a stereo 1/4" (jack) socket, which sends
two signals: with speaker cabinet simulation (tip), without simulation (ring)or
both at the same time. (tip + ring)
The amplifier can be powered with the voltage in the range of 90-240V, which
makes it easy to use it in various world regions without additional voltage
converters.
1 2 3 4 5 6 9

MASSIVE
Speaker selector
EFX LOOP
The EFX-LOOP sockets (4-rear and 5-rear) are used to connect sound effects in
the preamp path. They are led out after the EQ. and DRIVE section, are mainly
used for effects such as Delay, Octaver, Volume Pedal, Noise Gate and
Equalizer. The SEND in EFX LOOP section sends a signal to the external effect
INPUT, while the RETURN is used to connect the signal return from the external
effect OUTPUT.
The MASSIVE option that's a unique feature of the amp, which makes the guitar
sound very saturated with a great sustain. MASSIVE is activated by a switch (12-
front). In the middle position MASSIVE is OFF, in positions 1 and 2 two different
saturation levels are to choose from. MASSIVE perfectly complements guitar
sound, especially improves the performance of Single Coil pickups. The signal
of this pickups usually is too weak to achieve strong distortion. MASSIVE
changes this situation, making each configuration of pickups sounding much
richer and warmer.
The amplifier is equipped with an unique feature that allows connect not only a
guitar cabinet but also a full-range PA as well as a Hi-Fi cabinet. The analog
module with the SPEAKER CABINET SELECTOR switch is used to choose one
of the options.
If a guitar cabinet has to be used, set the switch (9-front) to the GUITAR position,
if a broadband cabinet, set the switch
(9-front) in the FULL RANGE position. Then the simulation of a guitar cabinet will
be turned on, which will make the guitar sound on a PA (or Hi-Fi ) cabinet the
same as throughout guitar cabinet.
If a full-range speaker is used, the background music signal played from the
BLUETOOTH device will be reproduced as recorded, in full range (wide-band)
but the guitar will join the backing track with its own path with a sound
characteristic of a guitar cabinet.
The amplifier detects the impedance of the speaker itself, adjusting the
parameters of the amplifier to the connected cabinet. 4-8-16ohm speakers can
be use, in each case the amplifier power remains at the same level.

SH-8 as a preamp
SH-8 as a power amplifier
Precautions
Amplifier produces high volume levels. Staying in places of high volume
levels could cause permanent hearing loss.
Do not use the amplifier in humid and dusty places.
Do not operate the amplifier through the unearthed socket.
Do not leave the amplifier in the vicinity of children.
Do not use the amplifier with broken power outlet or improper power cord.
Do not install nor use the amplifier near any heat sources, in case of
overheating the amplifier turns off
Do not cover the vent holes!
In order to ensure proper air circulation, do not block any of the ventilation
openings.
Never put any liquid containers near the amplifier.
In case of any objects or liquid access inside the amplifier, urgently switch
the apparatus off and unplug the power supply cord.
Protect the amplifier from any strikes.
ATTENTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the
back cover of the amplifier. Inside parts can be repaired only by qualified
service personnel.
WARNING: To prevent the risk of electrical shock do not expose this
appliance to moisture, rain or any liquid.
and will return to work after cooling the
unit.
If you want to use the amplifier's power stage alone and connect another
preamp to it, you can do so by connecting the output of the external preamp to
the RETURN (rear 4) jack. The preamp section of the SH-8 will then be
disconnected and the signal from the external preamp will be sent to the power
amplifier.
The SH-8 Qube can also be used as a preamp alone, connected to an external
PA system or mixer via the LINE-OUT, without speaker connection necessity. If
a speaker wire is not connected to the amp's speaker OUT the amp's power
stage is inactive.

Connection configuration
IN IN
OUT OUT
Mixer
OUT
Mixer
Speaker cabinet
4-8-16ohm
-9V/DC -9V/DC
90-240V/AC input
The amplifier can be powered
with 90-240Voltage range. It
makes easy to use the amp in
different regions of the world
without additional voltage
converters.
EFX-2 EFX-1

Four in one:
8
SHSH
Qlone
RoHS
Box Electronics ul. Leśna 15 , 81-876 Sopot, Poland
e-mail [email protected] / www.taurusamps.pl
Amplifier
Preamp
Cabinet Simulator
Foot Controller
Master Tube Design technology
130Wat Power Aamplifier
50W and 25W Power output selector.
You can use Stomp-Head as a preamp without
connection to cabinet.
Allows you to connect a guitar speaker or
full-range PA or Hi-Fi cabinet.
Allows you to quickly switch guitar sounds using
the following options: Reverb, Clean/Drive, Boost,