Rocktron Piranha - Manual (Page 7)

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3. Rear Panel
3. Rear Panel
Pin 1 = Ground
Pin 2 = Positive
Pin 3 = Negative
DIRECT OUTPUT
Connectors
(1) INPUT jack:
This standard unbalanced jack is used to provide input to the unit. For convenience, the
Piranha provides both front and rear panel mounted input jacks.
(2) LOOP SEND jack:
This standard 1/4" mono jack provides a post-distortion output to the input of the first device
in the effects chain.
(3) LOOP MIX control:
This control determines the amount that the effected (loop) signal is mixed with the dry
(direct) signal. It can be set from 100% dry (no effect signal) to 100% wet (no direct signal).
(4) LEFT LOOP RETURN jack:
This standard 1/4" mono jack accepts the left output from the last device in the effects loop
chain.
(5) RIGHT LOOP RETURN jack:
This standard 1/4" mono jack accepts the right output from the last device in the effects loop
chain.
(6) LEFT OUTPUT jack:
This standard ¼" mono jack provides output for the left channel of the Piranha. When using
the Piranha in a mono application, either output jack may be used.
(7) RIGHT OUTPUT jack:
This standard ¼" mono jack provides output for the right channel of the Piranha. When using
the Piranha in a mono application, either output jack may be used.
(8) and (9) LEFT and RIGHT DIRECT OUTPUT jacks:
These balanced XLR connectors provide direct preamp output that can be connected to the
inputs of a mixing console. Use of this feature eliminates the need for transporting equipment
(amplifiers, speaker cabinets, microphones, mic stands, etc.) for a studio session.
Although the Piranha's DIRECT OUTPUTS are compensated to provide the sound produced
by a miked speaker cabinet, judicious use of the TREBLE control is recommended, as
excessive treble will result in an increased "fuzziness" to the preamp sound. Try using the
mid band to enhance the highs instead.
In the same manner, it is also recommended that the treble is kept down on the mixing
console. If enhancement of the highs is needed, try boosting the mid band from 2-3kHz while
cutting the treble to eliminate any excessive "fuzz" effects.
In addition to these tips, also try adding a small amount of reverb as well, as this will
simulate the natural depth of a speaker cabinet.