SWR Sound Super Redhead - Manual (Page 7)

SUPER REDHEAD OWNER’S MANUAL • 5
To find the midrange area you are looking for:
1. Set the Level control to the full boost or cut position.
2. Rotate the Frequency control until the area you wish to boost or cut is found.
3. Adjust the Level control to the amount of cut or boost desired.
FREQUENCY CONTROL
The Frequency control sets the area that is to be cut or boosted by the Level control. If the Level con-
trol is set at mid-position, turning the Frequency control will have no affect.
TIPS FOR USING THE MID RANGE CONTROLS
If you need to “cut through” the band a little more, tr y boosting 200 to 400Hz. If you like a more
transparent sound, tr y cutting 800Hz. The Midrange controls are especially useful in controlling fret-
less basses and their inherent qualities.
TREBLE CONTROL
The Treble control is a shelving-type tone control that cuts or boosts the high frequencies. Starting
from mid-position, turning the Treble control counter-clockwise cuts the high frequencies; turning the
control clockwise boosts the high frequencies.
PULL TRANSPARENCY FUNCTION
In the normal (in) position, the shelving point of the Treble control is approximately 2kHz. By pulling
the control to the “out” position, the shelving point is changed to 4kHz, which essentially allows you
to control the output of the tweeter (as the Super Redhead’s internal speaker complement is crossed
over at 4kHz). The end result should be a clearer, more “transparent” sound.
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL
The Master Volume control adjusts the signal level going to the power amplifier, the Effects Send
jack, and the Record Out section when set in the “Line” mode. The Master Volume does not control
the level of the Record Out section when set in the “Direct” mode. If the Power Amp Clip LED lights,
turn down the Master Volume to correct the overload condition.
POWER AMP CLIP LED
The Power Amp Clip LED will light when the internal power amp reaches clipping (runs out of head-
room). Although this will not harm the electronics in the Super Redhead, continual clipping of the
power amp section will shor ten the life of the internal speakers and may damage them. Turn down
the Master Volume to correct the situation. Speaker damage due to continuous clipping of the power
amp section is not covered under warranty.
RECORD/LINE OUTS
Unbalanced Output
The Unbalanced Out can be patched into any unbalanced input on tape decks, mixing consoles, etc.
The signal at the Unbalanced Out corresponds to the position of the Line/Direct switch. In the Line
position, the level is adjusted by the XLR Pad and all front panel controls are functional (i.e., affect
the sound and level). In the “Direct” position, the level is adjusted by the XLR Pad and the front
panel controls do not affect the signal. Output impedance of the Unbalanced Out is 1.5kohms.
Balanced XLR Output
The Balanced XLR Out is a true balanced output and its level is set by the XLR Pad. The signal
appearing at the XLR out is determined by the position of the Line/Direct switch. In the “Line” posi-