Blackstar Artisan 30 - Manual (Page 7)

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Rear Panel
1. Speaker Outputs
There are two parallel speaker outputs for connecting the internal speakers and/
or an external speaker cabinet. When connecting speakers always ensure that the
Impedance Selector (2) is set correctly.
2. Impedance Selector
This control matches the amplifier’s impedance to that of the connected speakers.
Always ensure that the selected impedance matches that of the internal and/or
external speaker cabinets.
The Artisan 30’s internal speakers are 16 Ohms each. They are wired in parallel
giving a total impedance of 8 Ohms, so the impedance Selector must be set to 8
Ohms. If an additional 8 Ohm speaker cabinet is used together with the internal
speakers the Impedance Selector should be set to 4 Ohms. A speaker cabinet of
less than 8 Ohms should not be used together with the internal speakers.
WARNING: The amplifier must always be completely powered down before
adjusting the setting of the Impedance Selector. Failure to do this, or to correctly
match the impedance of the amplifier and speakers, will damage the amplifier.
3. H.T. Fuse
The value of the H.T. Fuse is specified on the rear panel. Never use a fuse of the
incorrect value or attempt to bypass it.
4. Mains Fuse
The value of the Mains Fuse is specified on the rear panel. Never use a fuse of the
incorrect value or attempt to bypass it.
5. Mains Input
The supplied detachable mains lead is connected here. The lead should only
be connected to a power outlet that is compatible with the voltage, power and
frequency requirements stated on the rear panel. If in doubt get advice from a
qualified technician.
Channel Blending
The Artisan 30’s topology allows the blending of the two channels. By paralleling the
guitar connection to the inputs of Channel 1 and Channel 2 (see Figure 1 and Figure
2 below) endless tonal variations can be explored.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Technical Specification
Power (RMS): 30 Watts or 10 Watts (Switchable)
Valves: 1 x GZ34, 4 x EL84, 3 x ECC83, 1 x EF86
Weight (kg): 35
Dimensions (mm): 715 x 569 x 263
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