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20 RECORDING OUT TREBLE
This feature affects the filter system of the frequency-compensated Line Out only;
it will not affect the regular stereo outs when activated. When you switch this
option on, it boosts the top end of the Line Out filter. The LED lights up to
indicate the treble boost for the Line Out filter is on.
A tip from the designer:
With these two EQ parameters, you can opt for different filter settings to simulate
different types of speakers and cabinets. You should activate Rec Out Bass (19)
when you want to emulate a closed-back 4x12 cab. To avoid nasty overtones (at
least that how we feel about overly nasal honk) in the recording output in Lead
mode, I recommend you switch Rec Out Treble (20) off when you're running the
preamp in this operating mode. On the other hand, if you want really spiky clean
sounds, feel free to activate it and store it in the appropriate MIDI presets.
21 STATUS DISPLAY
These three seven-segment displays tell you which of the preamp's various
operating modes are currently active. After you power the preamp up, the ENGL
logo cycle through the display from right to left twice while the preamp carries
out an internal system check. Then the display will show 000, which indicates
Manual mode.
MIDI, factory and shadow presets are indicated by three digits, for example, MIDI
preset 1 appears in the display as "001". When you rotate a knob, the steps are
indicated by two digits, for example, step 3 on any knob appears in the display as
"03". The first zero falls by the wayside to make it easier for you to distinguish
between presets and settings in the display. To learn more about the various
display functions and statuses, consult pages 26 to 38, Handling MIDI and
Programming Functions.
Control Features
This category of features is comprised of administrative rather than sound-shaping
functions. Due to space constraints on the front panel, some functions are
activated by pressing two or three buttons simultaneously. However, this applies
primarily to the lesser used options; you'll find the most important functions are
accessible directly via a single button.
22 DOWN
This button is decremental, meaning that it activates the next lower preset
number every time you press it. If you're in a hurry or have a long way to go
between numbers, hold the button down to scroll more swiftly through the
presets. Note that the preamp won't switch to another sound until you release
the button. If you hold the button down for more than three seconds, the system
switches to Hi Speed Preset Select mode, meaning that it races through the
selection of presets.
In combination with other control buttons, you can activate a variety functions
that are described in detail on pages 13 to 15 in the section entitled "Combination
Control Features".