Eden Electronics Operation Manual World Tour Series Amplifiers WT-550 Bass Amplifier World Tour Series Owner’s Manual 2/15/03 1
Forward Congratulations on your purchase of the Eden WT-550 Traveler Bass Instrument Amplifier. You have purchased what we feel is one of the finest bass amplifiers in the world. The WT-550 produces 300 watts into 8 ohms, 500 watts of pure power into 4 Ohms , and 620 Watts @ 2 Ohms with 3db of dynamic headroom. The tube preamp section, with its enhance control, powerful quasi-parametric tone control system, and gentle auto-compression circuit allow you to achieve a wide array of sounds.
FRONT PANEL FEATURES controls select the frequencies you wish to boost or cut. Input Jack – Designed to accept a standard ¼ inch mono phone plug. For best results, use a high-quality, shielded cable to connect your instrument to the amplifier. Input Pad – By pulling the Gain control knob out, you engage a –12db pad, which will prevent the system from being overdriven by high-output instruments.
the amplifier to a qualified technician. The Wiring diagrams for the changes are inside of the unit. Do not use fast blow fuses. Amp Out – The two ¼ inch jacks accept the speaker connection cables. The jacks are wired in parallel along with the NL-4 connector. The total speaker system impedance should not exceed 4 ohms. Effects Send/Return – These standard ¼ jacks allow you to send and receive your signal to and from external devices.
quality 16 gauge or larger unshielded speaker cables. We recommend 10 or 12 gauge cables. The use of shielded line or instrument cables for speaker connections can damage your amplifier. The speaker cable should be as short as possible. TURN ON – We recommend turning your system on with the master volume control set to its minimum position. This will prevent any unexpected signal from being sent to your speakers.
enhancement. Frequency masking occurs when other instruments (particularly cymbals and electric guitars) obscure the important upper harmonic content of your sound. As a result, you find that the EQ settings that were so perfect at home lack definition in a live setting. On the other hand, the stage settings that worked so well sound harsh and/or thin in the absence of other instruments. Frequency enhancement results from cabinet placement and room acoustics.
easily replaced by removing the unit’s cover. Always disconnect the power cord from the back of the unit prior to removing the cover. Gently remove the tube and replace with an Eden 7025 /12AX7 or high quality equivalent tube. Service – In the event of amplifier malfunction, or questions about your unit’s operating features, you should contact the your Dealer, the factory, or one of our authorized service centers for assistance. Call # 847-949-0444 @ Customer Service for information or to get an R.A.
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