Owner`s manual

The XLR male connector is wired to AES standards with pin-1 being
ground, pin-2 hot. A ground-lift switch disconnects the ground on pin-1
at the output to help reduce hum and buzz caused by so-called ‘ground-
loops’.
To reduce opportunity for noise, it is always a good idea to have your bass
amp and Bassbone connected to the same power bar. When connecting
to a mixer, should you encounter a ground-loop or 60-cycle hum, try lifting
the ground. This disconnects pin-1 and assumes that the Bassbone’s
safety ground will be connected at the input.
FAQ
Can I use any two basses with the Bassbone?
Yes, the Bassbone is designed for use with all types of basses. This
means that you can use both active and passive basses, fretted or
fretless and so on.
Do I still need a direct box with the Bassbone?
No… The Bassbone has a balanced out that sends your post-Bassbone
sound to the mixer. This is cool because if you do not have a soundman,
the bass EQ and level can be controlled by you. If however you do have
a sound engineer, he may prefer to get the sound of your bass ‘direct’
before it goes into your Bassbone. Any of the Radial direct boxes will
work fine for this.
Can I use the Tuner out to drive another amp or effect?
You can but the sound may not be what you want. We have optimized
the tuner out to provide a typical tuner circuit with a fundamental tone
so that tuning is easy. This tone will not sound the same as the output
from the Bassbone.
I have an active & passive bass. Which should be used where?
Both can work in either Bassbone channel. If you are a purist, you may
want to have your passive bass in channel-1 and set it flat. This would
allow your amp to control your EQ for this bass. If you want to beef up your
passive, then channel-2 with the active EQ will give you more control.
Can I use other pedal power supplies with the Bassbone?
No. The Bassbone requires a more powerful 15V supply than a typical
9-volt pedal in order to provide maximum power handling and headroom.
This is why we include the supply with the unit.
Can I use the ‘effect send’ to drive another amplifier?
Technically ‘yes’ but be careful. We produce a device called the Radial
JX2 Switchbone that is designed to do this properly. It is outfitted with
an isolation transformer that will eliminate noisy ground loops while the
Bassbone effect send does not. Some older amplifiers are not equipped
with proper U-ground connection and could cause an electric shock.
Please consult a qualified technician before combining amplifiers with
the Bassbone.
Radial Engineering Bassbone Owner’s Manual
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